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Mt. Sterling School Employee Appreciation Breakfast Honors School Workers

"You know‚ Louise‚ I used to think no one really cared about the schools‚ but now I know they do."

Students in the Teen Leadership class learn about the operations of the Montgomery County Court.

Teen Leadership Montgomery County Focuses on Community, Leadership Skills

Three years ago‚ the community of Mt. Sterling asked its young people for advice in putting together a "safe night" at a local park.

Rob Barnard’s stoneware vessels reflect his love for traditional Japanese pottery.

Mt. Sterling’s Gallery for the Arts Showcases Local, Regional Works

The excitement reverberates throughout the Gallery for the Arts as the first-time visitors point at the abstract paintings‚ heartily discussing their views on the colors and shapes the artists have chosen.

Painting may not be John Ward’s primary occupation, but as many as 250 galleries and four catalogs buy his work on a reg

Mt. Sterling Artist’s Designs Picked as Finalists for Kentucky Quarter

John Ward may never be famous enough for his likeness to appear on a coin or dollar bill‚ but there is a two-in-seven chance that his work will appear on a soon-to-be issued 25-cent coin.

The influx of new jobs in Montgomery County has contributed to growth in another crucial area - new home construction.

Vision, Cooperation Leads to Mt. Sterling’s Economic Success

Ten years ago‚ folks around Mt. Sterling secretly referred to their city as Mt. Starvation.

Pastora Back teaches swimming lessons for kids ages 6 to 8 at the Downtown Athletic Club.

Downtown Athletic Club in Mt. Sterling Offers Fitness Equipment, Classes

Mt. Sterling may be small‚ but it won’t be out of shape if Mike Williams has any say about it.

Agriculture students at Montgomery County High School have access to a 174-acre farm, where they get practical experienc

Montgomery County Students Learn Through Hands-on Farm Experience

They can set it‚ plant it‚ gather it‚ house it and strip it - they just can’t smoke it.

Mt. Sterling’s Clay Community Center Will Serve Many Uses

When the Clay Community Center opens its doors in September 2002‚ visitors will cross the threshold into a new era for Mt. Sterling - and the official end of an old one.

ER Plus offers a welcome alternative for those wanting to avoid long waits in the hospital emergency room. The after-hou

Mary Chiles Hospital Responds to Survey by Adding Services

The people spoke‚ and Mary Chiles Hospital listened. When Leadership Montgomery County members surveyed residents on their thoughts about the community hospital‚ they got an earful.

The Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce works with local businesses to build a strong community.

Leadership Montgomery County Participants Explore Inner Workings of City

Building a great community requires great leaders‚ and for the last decade the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Chamber of Commerce has offered just the program to ensure a steady crop of strong individuals to lead the county in the right direction.

Machpelah Cemetery Offers Intriguing Tales from the Past

Machpelah Cemetery‚ atop the hill on East Locust in Mt. Sterling‚ offers its fair share of intriguing local stories.

School Bus Fleet Garners Safety and Training Awards

Montgomery County school buses have picked up more than students in recent years: The school bus garage in Mt. Sterling has also gathered a number of impressive safety and training awards.

Walking Tour Is Best Way to See Downtown

Ready to see the sights of Mt. Sterling? Park the car; you’ll have a better time on foot.

Feeding the ducks at Easy Walker Park is a favorite pastime for Jason Smith

Mt. Sterling Montgomery County Parks and Rec Offers Activities Year-Round

When Carol Rushing-Carr approached the Mt. Sterling/Montgomery County Parks and Recreation Department about starting an alternative summer day camp for kids with developmental delays and learning disabilities‚ the department quickly added the specialty camp to its long list of programs and services for the community.

Wesley Hiatt practices bandaging a horse, while Mary Robinson steadies the patient.

Students Get a Hands-on Lesson in Agriculture at Chenault Center

Montgomery County High School students take the usual course load of algebra‚ English‚ history and cattle vaccination.

F.C. ‘Tyke’ Bryan, who celebrates his 84th birthday in 2003, has been practicing law for more than 60 years.

Mt. Sterling Attorney Has Been Practicing Law Locally Since 1949

Revered local attorney F.C. "Tyke" Bryan jokes about his longevity: "I selected my parents with great care‚ so I got good genes‚" he says.

David Points is executive director of the Montgomery Community Development Board, which operates the new Clay Community

New Community Center Draws Conventions to Mt. Sterling

The newly constructed Clay Community Center is symbolic of Mt. Sterling’s renaissance.

State’s Largest Sycamore Tree Has Roots in Montgomery County

Soaring 85 feet above the ground‚ Kentucky’s largest sycamore tree is rooted on the George Donaldson farm in Montgomery County.

Summer Concert Series Rocks the Courthouse Lawn

More than fresh breezes fill the Montgomery County air during the summer months.

Mary Chiles Hospital has 150 affiliated physicians representing many specialties.

Mt. Sterling Residents Have Lots of Health Care Options

Residents of Mt. Sterling and Montgomery County don’t have to go far for quality health care.

Charm, Businesses Entice Locals and Visitors to Mt. Sterling’s Downtown

With tree-shaded streets‚ vibrant flower boxes and beautifully renovated historic buildings‚ downtown Mt. Sterling lures visitors from miles around to its collection of charming shops‚ eateries and offices.

Merchants Group Touts Mt. Sterling’s Downtown Appeal

Been downtown lately? The Mt. Sterling Downtown Merchants group invites you to take a look at what’s going on.

More Than 80,000 Visitors Arrive for Court Day Festival

Mt. Sterling hosts a festival that dates back nearly 200 years.

New Park Is in the Works

Another fresh-air recreation option is in the works for Mt. Sterling.

Woodlands Industrial Park Is Open for Business

What makes Woodlands Industrial Park an ideal place for a company to locate its business?

Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Airport Is One of State’s Busiest

The Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Airport is the fifth-busiest airport in the state – and it’s also a significant reason why Mt. Sterling was recently named a Top 10 Micropolitan Area by Site Selection magazine.

The Real Aunt Jemima Hailed From Montgomery County

It’s true: Montgomery County native Nancy Green was the woman chosen to portray Aunt Jemima on boxes of the famous pancake mix.

Artist John Ward has turned his hobby into a second profession.

Mt. Sterling Artist Contributed to 2001 Kentucky Quarter Design

Mt. Sterling artist John Ward has accomplished something very few people can claim – he contributed to the design of the Kentucky quarter.

Volunteer Group Crochets and Knits to Warm Bodies and Hearts

A group of 25 Montgomery County knitters gets together twice a month to knit and crochet‚ enjoying each other’s company almost as much as the good deeds they do.

With plenty of support from the community, Montgomery County Council of the Arts is renovating a historic church buildin

Renovated Church Will House a Performance Hall, Gallery and More

Much of the community knows it as the historic First United Methodist Church building‚ built in 1885.

Rev. Jeff Perkins in the First Church of God’s permanent food pantry

First Church of God Makes Community Service a Priority

The Rev. Jeff Perkins wants his church to be known as “the servingest group of people in town.” And his 600-member congregation at First Church of God is well on its way.

Family-Owned Home-Improvement Stores Provide Personal Touch

Home-improvement shoppers in Mt. Sterling are luckier than most. They have two family-owned stores where their needs – and names – are well known.

Ruth Hunt Candies Celebrates Sweet Success

Ruth Tharpe Hunt was onto something in 1921 when she began selling her homemade candies.

Gateway Manufacturing Offers Plenty of Employee Perks

Since 1994‚ “solutions” has been the watchword at Gateway Manufacturing.

Hoffman Enclosures Makes Philanthropy a Priority

Need something boxed up? Look no further.

Montgomery County Pledge

We the citizens of Montgomery County‚ Kentucky‚ striving for a progressive community of excellence‚ do hereby pledge to bind ourselves together by demonstrating our commitment of these shared values.

The old train depot, a historical landmark, is getting a face-lift.

Students Lead Historic Train Depot Renovation

It’s not unusual for a group to spearhead the renovation of a historic landmark‚ and that’s what’s happening with the Mt. Sterling Chesapeake and Ohio (C & O) Train Depot.

Agri-tourism Redefines the Family Farm

Visitors to Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch will find a corn maze, farm animals and acres of sunflowers, pumpkins and gourds.

Cliff Stiltz at home in Mt. Sterling with his grandson, Jacob

Montgomery County Attracts Retirees

When it comes time to retire‚ most seniors are looking for the same basic things in a community – livable climate‚ reasonably priced housing‚ recreational and cultural opportunities‚ access to good medical care and a welcoming atmosphere.

Chamber and Industrial Authority officers and staff, from left: Ryan Steger, Chamber president-elect; Shelby Jones, exec

Chamber of Commerce Implements New Events, Programs and a Pledge

From a community-wide pledge to new annual sponsorships‚ the Mt. Sterling-Montgomery County Industrial Authority/Chamber of Commerce recently marked several important firsts.

Ethan Johnson, 5, of Mt. Sterling casts a line at the Easy Walker Park pond.

City Praised as One of America’s 100 Best Communities for Young People

For Tony Mellone‚ the view of Mt. Sterling from the sidelines of the soccer fields at Easy Walker Park is the best in town.

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Fast Facts

county seat of Montgomery County

Confederate Gen. John Hunt Morgan

At A Glance

Montgomery County is in north-central Kentucky, 30 miles east of Lexington.

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A Delightful Downtown

With tree-shaded streets‚ vibrant flower boxes and beautifully renovated historic buildings‚ downtown Mt. Sterling lures visitors from miles around.

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