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January 9, 2025

From left, Allie Webb, Shaunna Patton and Donna Amburgey were sworn into office as members of the Montgomery County Board of Education Jan. 2. All are new members of the board. They are shown being sworn into office by board attorney Shelly Williams. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Settle named chair of school board

January 11, 2025

Emily Settle has been chosen to be the new chair of the Montgomery County Board of Education. Settle was first appointed to the board in August and...

Michelle “Shell” Todd, far left, offers a few knitting tips to two crochet students as part of the Hooked on Human Kindness effort at Saint Joseph Mount Sterling Hospital recently. The students include Mindy Bentley, center, and Amanda Cline. As part of Hooked on Human Kindness, volunteers at the hospital knit gloves, hats and other clothing items for individuals who need warm items to wear this winter. Interest in the program has also spawned similar programs at other Saint Joseph locations. Todd brought the effort with her when she joined Saint Joseph Mount Sterling two years ago. Photo by Tom Marshall.

Saint Joseph Mount Sterling group knitting/crocheting scarves, hats...

January 3, 2025

Michelle “Shell” Todd truly is Hooked on Human Kindness.Hooked on Human Kindness is the name of an initiative Todd created at Saint Joseph Mount...

Fire damages large garage on Cactus Court

January 11, 2025

A 3,500 square foot metal building on Cactus Court containing farm implements and other equipment suffered considerable damage in a fire Jan. 1, according to Montgomery...

Latimer served as Emmanuel Baptist Church pastor more than 50 years

January 10, 2025

Bro. Howard Lloyd Latimer, pastor of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Mt. Sterling for more than 50 years, died Jan. 1 from cancer. He was 86.Latimer was...

Lowell King, former AD at MCHS and parks and rec director, passes

January 10, 2025

Athletics played a big role in the life of Lowell Gene King, 76, who died Dec. 25 after a lengthy battle with cancer.King was a former athletic...

Howard Lloyd Latimer, 86

January 10, 2025

Howard Lloyd Latimer, 86, of Mt. Sterling, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at home. Born Dec. 11, 1938, in Conway, Mo., he was the son of the late...

Brenda Sue Robbins, 76

January 10, 2025

Brenda Sue Robbins, 76, of Paris, formerly of Jeffersonville, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Baptist Health in Lexington.Born Nov. 12, 1948, in...

Bobby Anderson, 81

January 10, 2025

Bobby Anderson, 81, of Jeffersonville, passed away peacefully, Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at home.Born July 7, 1943, he was the son of the late Stanley...

When hoops and pigskins collide, it’s always a wild ride

January 12, 2025

I don’t know if your head is spinning these days, mine sure is.The closing days of one year and the beginning of the next means that football and...

Hall of Fame — Could school renovation heighten interest in country...

January 4, 2025

We lost another Hall of Famer last week. Former Montgomery County High basketball standout Lowell King lost his battle with cancer. King was a part...

THE HOOK SHOT—Montgomery County junior forward Luke Fawns goes up above Lexington Catholic players Hank Woodall, left, and Mac Aaron to put in two of his two of his 14 points Saturday as the Tribe topped the Knights, 69-54, at Clark County. Fawns hit six of nine shots from the field in the game. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

The pieces come together, Tribe tops Catholic, 69-54

January 10, 2025

Still playing without their point-guard-in-waiting, Jayden Reed, the Montgomery County Indians appeared ready to begin the New Year with a new look...

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