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    STATE RUNNERS-UP—The Montgomery County E-Sports Team, which competes in the Rocket League, finished as the state runner-up this past weekend in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s State Championships held in Lexington. The team is coached by David Haney, far left, and the team members, shown from left, are Conner Purvis, Marc Small, Will Compton and Will Korrossy.  The Indians were the state champions in 2024 and they have now captured two state titles along with this runner-up finish in the brief history of E-Sports competition. (Photo by Tonia Witt)

    MCHS E-Sports finishes second in state finals

    In a rematch of last year’s State Rocket League finals in the spring, the Montgomery County squad...

    MCHS E-Sports finishes second in state finals
    In a rematch of last year’s State Rocket League finals in the spring, the Montgomery County squad...

    Local reportedly possessed, distributed pornog...

    A Jeffersonville man was arrested April 30 on possession and distribution of child pornography...

    Local reportedly possessed, distributed pornog...
    A Jeffersonville man was arrested April 30 on possession and distribution of child pornography...
    Kenleigh French & Maggie Miracle:
2nd in Region IV Bass Tournament
French won Big Bass Award.

    MCHS sends five boats to state bass tournament

    Just what you would expect. Another Region IV Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday at Herrington Lake...

    MCHS sends five boats to state bass tournament
    Just what you would expect. Another Region IV Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday at Herrington Lake...
    Rick Waltz, left, and David Klinger were dressed in Revolutionary War era uniforms for the historical society’s 50-year celebration Monday night. They are part of the newly formed Sheltowee Trace chapter of the Sons of the American Revolution based in Morehead. There are more than 120 American Revolutionary soldiers buried in what were the original boundary lines of Montgomery County.

    Historical society celebrates 50th anniversary

    The Montgomery County Historical Society recently celebrated its 50th anniversary oat the...

    Historical society celebrates 50th anniversary
    The Montgomery County Historical Society recently celebrated its 50th anniversary oat the...

    Lexington man arrested on promoting human traff...

    The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lexington man Friday morning on charges of...

    Lexington man arrested on promoting human traff...
    The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office arrested a Lexington man Friday morning on charges of...
    Prom-goers find many unique ways to travel to prom, from tractors to classic cars, etc. Pictured are Carlie Estes and Andrew Webb. All photos by Paris Whitney.

    Annual MCHS Prom held

    The annual Montgomery County High School Prom was held Saturday. A large crowd of spectators...

    Annual MCHS Prom held
    The annual Montgomery County High School Prom was held Saturday. A large crowd of spectators...

    BACK THEN:

    Pictured is the MCHS Girls’ Varsity Cheerleading Team at MCHS in 1995. The team won the 10th...

    BACK THEN:
    Pictured is the MCHS Girls’ Varsity Cheerleading Team at MCHS in 1995. The team won the 10th...
    Elijah Coleman with his parents, James “Jimmy” and Chasity Coleman.

    Coleman has become one of state’s top anglers

    Elijah Coleman used to be a football player. But he had always been a fisherman, too. When...

    Coleman has become one of state’s top anglers
    Elijah Coleman used to be a football player. But he had always been a fisherman, too. When...
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    Printed Paper Online
    May 8, 2025

    Education
    School board approves across board pay raises
    May 3, 2025
    The Montgomery County Board of Education took another step in its recruitment and retention efforts, approving a 4 percent across-the-board pay raise for employees at its...
    News
    Chief justice rules in Barber’s favor
    May 9, 2025
    In an unprecedented case for the state of Kentucky, Supreme Court Chief Debra Hembree Lambert has issued an order denying disqualification of Circuit Judge David Barber...
    City of Camargo seeking its own ZIP Code, mayor says
    May 9, 2025
    There is a bill before Congress that if passed would grant the city of Camargo a single, unique ZIP Code.The bill has been introduced on the House Floor and has been...
    State hosting events May 17 to support new law allowing...
    May 9, 2025
    Now that a new Kentucky law, House Bill 15, has taken effect allowing 15-year-olds to earn their driver’s permits, Team Kentucky is hosting events across the state...
    Obituaries
    Earl M. “Dickey” Adams, 72
    May 8, 2025
    Earl M. “Dickey” Adams, 72, of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, May 1, 2025, at his home on Cobbler Lane.Born Aug. 30, 1952 in Pike County, he was the...
    Rita Bowling, 63
    May 8, 2025
    Rita Bowling, 63, formerly of Mt. Sterling, died Thursday, April 24, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. Born Sept. 5, 1961, in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, she was...
    Delmon Lyle McQuinn, 48
    May 8, 2025
    Delmon Lyle McQuinn, 48, of Lexington, died unexpectedly, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, on his farm in Clark County.Born Sept. 10, 1976, he was the son...
    Sports
    STATE RUNNERS-UP—The Montgomery County E-Sports Team, which competes in the Rocket League, finished as the state runner-up this past weekend in the Kentucky High School Athletic Association’s State Championships held in Lexington. The team is coached by David Haney, far left, and the team members, shown from left, are Conner Purvis, Marc Small, Will Compton and Will Korrossy.  The Indians were the state champions in 2024 and they have now captured two state titles along with this runner-up finish in the brief history of E-Sports competition. (Photo by Tonia Witt) MCHS E-Sports finishes second in state finals
    May 10, 2025
    In a rematch of last year’s State Rocket League finals in the spring, the Montgomery County squad matched up with Bowling Green Friday in...
    Kenleigh French & Maggie Miracle:
2nd in Region IV Bass Tournament
French won Big Bass Award. MCHS sends five boats to state bass tournament
    May 4, 2025
    Just what you would expect. Another Region IV Bass Fishing Tournament Saturday at Herrington Lake yielded plenty of success for the Montgomery...
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