Mt. Sterling | Montgomery County

For nearly a century, family values and hard work have been at the center of Manda Martin’s life.

Lifelong barber Glenn Spencer has been cutting hair for over four decades.

With help from family and teachers, Taylor Whitt works to gain independence.

Despite the hand that she was dealt in life, Harley Catron has focused on helping others.

Faith and love are the keys to substance abuse recovery at Ross Rehabilitation Center.

Addiction nearly tore Scotty and Kim Halsey apart.

Chris Erwin is a man with a passion for owning a drive-in theatre.

For Lilia Ochoa, faith and family are central to her identity.

On the verge of big changes, Ashley Tyree finds solace in the classroom.

High school teacher Josh Spencer embraces his role as the cool dude to his students.

Since she was four years old, basketball has played a pivotal role in Beth Barrier’s life.

After six miscarriages, Laura and Brian Groff were finally able to have two children.

Vaughn Roy once hunted raccoons with his dog for 286 nights straight.

The Habash family has made The Corner Store into a community gathering for fun and good food.

Dr. Rusty Skinner is Mt. Sterling’s go-to man for your furry friends.

John Looney’s attempts to beat an opioid addiction brought him back to where he started.

Amy Shaw doesn’t waste a minute as she cares for family, friends and community.

Auctioneer Shane Back navigates tension between old and new.

At Tammy Lockridge’s gym, children learn gymnastics in a culture of care.

Screaming Aces Tattoo thrives with a culture of caring.

Charles Orme has spent almost his entire life farming with Belgian horses.

Retiree finds happiness practicing his craft.

Aaron Williams wants to leave his hometown in hopes of forging his own path.

Mt. Sterling’s favorite cake baker is sustained by a quiet, spiritual life and love for his mother.

Chef Stephen Powell makes food; he makes dirt, too, with the help of half million faceless friends.

Nick Pannell finds satisfaction on the soccer field and in the principal’s office

Tonia Rice Witt survives crushing loss by giving back to her town.

For Swedish immigrant Lena Hedberg, living the thoroughbred horse-farm life is a dream come true.

After a tragic accident, Phillip Welch decided to embrace his other passion: woodworking.

Elementary school librarian wants to put her students on a path to lifelong possibilities.

After hitting rock bottom, a chainsaw carver seeks the true meaning of religious devotion.

Many young Kentucky families struggle with poverty. Lisa Lawson-Bono tries to change that.

Brothers Christian and Keaton McCarty live out their dream together by growing and harvesting crops.

After Booker T. George’s high school was set ablaze, he became a firefighter.

A life-long caretaker, Crystal Langford found this nursing home — and stayed.

After a devastating loss, music helped Larah Helayne deal with the brokenness inside.

From classes to the football field, twins Ty and Jay Eads are almost inseparable.

All that Mike can see is darkness, but humor is his light.

Adam Allison’s dramatic teaching style leaves a lasting impression on middle schoolers.

One year in, a Mennonite gastronomic landmark in Camargo nourishes hearts and bellies.

Allison Whaley balances motherhood with life’s challenges but doesn’t see herself as extraordinary.

Ellen Estill nurtures 35 cats in her kitty retirement home.

Mt. Sterling’s first black police chief navigates a dual identity in the community he loves.

Dedicated, strong women work behind the scenes to maintain legacy of Mt. Sterling icon.

The Rev. Gregory Bonner helps bring change and renewal to historic African-American church.

More than just pumpkins: Two Sisters Pumpkin Patch stands for community, inclusiveness, legacy, and faith

Carmela Fletcher-Green serves the community as a physician assistant, youth mentor and leader in education.

Danielle Gayheart-White’s pet grooming business combines family and animal love.

Mike Martin’s Town and Country Minute Mart fulfills his goal of establishing a one-stop business in Camargo.

JD Snowden’s passion is resurrecting classic motorcycles.

Honesty and hard work are key for the Zaharies, who rely on community and Mother Nature for bounty.

Being there for others has always been Sister Janet Carr’s mission.

Dr. Danielle King provides care for her son, patients and community.

Timmy Gayheart continues a family tradition working with cattle.

Berryman’s has been serving up tasty treats for 80 years.

Jeff Brother stands among multiple generations who have worked the same land.

Through the work of Patty Yarber and Kyle Beckham, Karl’s Produce continues a family tradition.

There’s more than meets the eye at Mt. Sterling’s airport, where an aviation-loving community powers the place.

Third-generation owner credits his wife with success of Fraley’s Automotive

Dan Manley’s radio and newspaper stories are the glue that connects many in the community.

John Ward’s life balances his talent for engineering and art

After struggles with infertility, couple adopts children in China to create family they always wanted.

The Moore family continues a tradition of loving the land.

For Deputy Sheriff Robert Workman and his K-9 partner Viper, patrolling Montgomery County is better together.

Linda Carpenter finds purpose, new way to care for community by driving the public library’s bookmobile.  

Travis McVey’s commitment to his family drives his care for his community’s horses.

When life unexpectedly made Jordon Wade a dad at 21, he embraced the challenge and found the reward.