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Scartlett Cameriz, a Northview Elementary School student, had her patient checked out by Montgomery County High School student Jaiden Oney during a Teddy Bear Clinic Feb. 28 at the school. The clinic was meant to allow students to see what medical professionals do and ease their anxiety about seeing seeing a nurse or doctor.

Northview’s Teddy Bear Clinic event stuffed with fun, learning for...

Northview Elementary School students learned what medical professionals do in a unique way Feb. 28.Kindergarten, first and second grade students at...

John “Kevin” Tudor has a new book out about the pioneers of Montgomery County from the 1830s and 1840s. The book is based on the transcribed interviews the Rev. John Dabney Shane conducted with early settlers of the county. Tudor will speak at an upcoming historical society meeting where the books will be available. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Historical society president authors book on early settlers

John “Kevin” Tudor, president of the Montgomery County Historical Society, has had his first book published, which includes transcripts of...

30 years ago Tribe made history by going to state tourney for first...

This time 30 years ago, Montgomery County fans were filling Rupp Arena. The Montgomery County High School boys’ basketball team made history after...

Tillian Hunt, 2, directly above on left, enjoyed Tuesday’s warm temperatures by climbing around some equipment on the playground at Easy Walker Park. Although the official first day of spring isn’t until March 20, temperatures were expected to remain warm throughout the rest of the week in the upper 60s and low 70s, providing a respite from the winter weather. Tillian is the daughter of Brittany Gallagher and William Hunt.

Sunshine and Fun!

The first official day of spring isn’t until March 20, but local youths are enjoying the outdoors this week with temperatures in the upper 60s and...

Advocate closed Friday for repair work

The Advocate will be closed Friday, March 14, for repair work. You can reach the news dept. by emailing news@msadvocate.com and the ad dept. at...

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3 arrested in fuel theft ring case

Authorities say they have unmasked the men behind a suspected fuel theft ring that allegedly spanned multiple jurisdictions, according to Sheriff...

Ford Allen Patterson

In Loving Memory ofFord Allen PattersonMay 25th, 1951 –March 4th, 2025With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Ford Allen Patterson, 73, a...

Bonnie Manning Turley, 88

Bonnie Manning Turley, 88, of Mt. Sterling, died in her sleep, Saturday, March 1, 2025, at the Cambridge Nursing Home in Lexington.Born Aug. 20,...

Doris Ailene Gibson, 79

Doris Ailene Gibson, 79, a devoted follower of Christ, was called home on Friday, March 7, 2025. She was born Aug. 3,1945, in Wales, Ky. She...

Thanks to local legislators for support on HB368

Governments work for us. When we voice our concerns and our lawmakers listen, they deserve praise!We editorialized recently about our strong opposition to House Bill 368,...

THE FUTURE—Montgomery County High School sophomore Baylee Warner is shown here, ready to make a pass against Clark County’s Ciara Byars during the 40th District Tournament recently at Paris. Warner will head a strong group of returnees for the Lady Indians next season as they try to improve on this year’s 20-win season. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

Lady Indians’ post season hits abrupt end

The Montgomery County Lady Indians were one and done last week in the 10th Region Basketball Tournament at the Campbell County Middle School...

MCHS sophomore Tyce Jarvis
scored 25 against Harrison County.

Indians blast ’Breds, advance in region

Defense and rebounding wins championships. That’s how most people evaluate basketball.Making a few shots doesn’t hurt either and the Montgomery...

40TH DISTRICT RUNNERS-UP—The Montgomery County High School girls’ basketball team finished second to Clark County in the 40th District Tournament last week at Paris. Shown here, from left, are Hallie Wilson, Alexis White, Abigail Copher, Mya Jackson, Parker Anne Routt, Baylee Warner, Savannah Jarvis, Sophie Fouch, Raegan Mays, Addison Terry and Loralee Orazen. The Lady Indians defeated Paris in the opening round and lost to Clark County in the finals. This week they’re playing in the 10th Region Tournament at Campbell County Middle School. (Photo by Tonia Witt).

Lady Indians top Paris, lose to Clark in finals

The Montgomery County High School Lady Indians won a berth in the 10th Region Tournament last week, beating Paris in the 40th District Tournament...

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