Posts by The Paper of Montgomery County
Birth: Andrew Chanes Cooper
Andrew Chanes Cooper was born May 26 at Witham Health to Chandra Cooper of Frankfort. Andrew entered the world at 9 pounds, 7 ounces. His mother is Chandra Cooper. Andrew…
Read MoreSen. Deery Shares Update
I often state that the first responsibility of government is to protect its people and their property. I recently joined the Senate Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law where I have had…
Read MoreFoundation Awards $286K in Grants
The Montgomery County Community Foundation gathered recently to award grant checks to 13 grant recipients in the first grant cycle of 2026. Awards totaled $286,841. MCCF Chief Executive Officer, Kelly…
Read MoreLWV Dives Into Carbon Capture & Sequestration
In April, the League of Women Voters column reported on a meeting requesting rezoning of a few agricultural acres for industrial use. The local board meeting to rezone a portion…
Read More6-3-26
Timmons Tries Grad Speech . . . Again It’s become my annual rite of frustration – waiting by the phone this time of year for schools to call. Why would…
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06-01-26
Man Who Didn’t Stop for Directions Changed History
Photos courtesy Andy Chandler Could a faulty 17th century map and an arrogant explorer who didn’t bother to ask for directions really lead to Texas being claimed as part of the US during its 1836 fight for independence? Could…
Read MoreNorth Montgomery Middle School Honor Rolls
All A Honor Roll 6th Camden Bechtel, Ainsley Bell, Olivia Biddle, Ellanor Conkright, Kellan Conkright, Griffin Cunningham, Hayes Finlayson, Carter Hodges, Athalia Hurt, Caitlin Jeffries, Alexavier Johnson, Bentley Lauy, Emily…
Read MoreLadoga Elementary Honors
2nd Semester High Honor Roll – 3RD GRADE – Addyson Hart, Kynsleigh Johnson, Harper Pesich, Gemma Shanks, River Smith, Loni Wimmer, 4TH GRADE – Corbin Halstead, Brantley Liebig, Elliana Shanks, Oliver Walker,…
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