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Weekender March 14—22: Shamrock Shuffle, ‘James Harrod’ Reunion Party And More

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Harrodsburg during the Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday, March 16. The Shamrock Shuffle is a collaborative effort between the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission and the Downtown Harrodsburg program. Each participating business will either have food and/or drink specials. Visit each of the seven participating locations…

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Donation Shines A Light On Mercer County’s Past

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com A new donation to the Mercer County Public Library shines a light on the area’s history.  The item is a ledger book from a wool and fur hat factory dating back to the 1820s–1830s, said Jerry Sampson of J. Sampson Antiques, Books and Appraisals on Main Street. Sampson said the…

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MLK Event On Saturday, March 23

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The community is invited to Mercer County’s 18th Annual 2024 Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Celebration on Saturday, March 23, at the Harrodsburg Baptist Church (312 South Main Street). The event was rescheduled from January, when it was canceled due to inclement weather. The pancake and sausage breakfast starts at…

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Boyle Sheriff’s Deputy Found Guilty Of Federal Civil Rights Violations

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com A federal jury in Lexington has found a former Boyle County Sheriff’s deputy guilty of criminal civil rights violations and obstruction of justice charges, including one illegal search here in Harrodsburg. According to the federal government, Tanner Abbott, 31, was found guilty of willfully violating the civil rights of four…

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Sheriff’s Office Gets Clean Audit

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office has received a clean audit. The report compiled by Auditor Of Public Accounts Allison Ball and her staff on the sheriff’s 2022 settlement on taxes for the period from Sept. 1, 2022, through Aug. 31, 2023, is “unmodified,” meaning clean. “In our opinion, the accompanying…

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Weekender For March 7—15: Party Like It’s Margaritaville, Lions Club Spaghetti Dinner And More

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com According to the old clock on the wall, “It’s 5 O’clock Somewhere.” Mercer County will turn into Margaritaville for a night of fun, food and spirits for all the local Parrot Heads. The tribute to the late great Jimmy Buffett happens at the Mercer County Fairgrounds Saturday, March 9, from…

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Shamrock Shuffle Returns March 16

Harrodsburg Goes Green For St. Patrick’s Day Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in downtown Harrodsburg during the Shamrock Shuffle on Saturday, March 16. The Shamrock Shuffle is a collaborative effort between the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission and the Downtown Harrodsburg program. Each participating business will either have food and/or drink specials.…

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Mercer Transformation Offering ‘Compassionate Rides’

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Mercer Transformation is now offering “Compassionate Rides,” safe and free transportation for families impacted by substance abuse, including doctor’s appointments and treatment for substance abuse. Call or text 859-361-2785 for flexible door-to-door service. Compassionate Rides is the newest service offered by Mercer Transformation, a faith-based nonprofit with five different programs,…

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County Receives $100,000 In Funding From State To Replace Bondville Bridge

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet has announced the Mercer County Fiscal Court will receive $100,000 in County Road Aid emergency funds for a bridge on Bondville Road (CR 1312). The fiscal court is responsible for administering the work. Judge-Executive Sarah Steele said the work should begin in a couple of months.…

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