City Raises Occupational License Fee To $100
Commission Rejects Proposed Tiered Fee Structure, Retains Flat Rate Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission voted to increase the city’s occupational license fee to $100 from $25. However, the commission removed language from the amended ordinance that would have implemented a three tier structure based on the number of employees in favor…
Read MoreLocal Business Owners Prepare For Big Weekend
April Ellis Herald Staff For many, Thanksgiving means food, family and fun. For others, it means shopping, deals and discounts. This year, the Mercer Chamber of Commerce and Harrodsburg First have several activities planned for Small Business Saturday, on Saturday, Nov. 27, to direct shoppers away from the box stores and online retailers to local…
Read MoreMercer County Animal Control Officer Appeals To Keep His Job
Claims Legal Drug Use Led To Failed Drug Test Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The recently fired Mercer County animal control officer is asking for another chance. After an executive session on Nov. 9, the Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to fire Animal Control Officer Kurt Baker effective immediately and to begin advertising to fill…
Read MoreJason Booher Hits The Road To Spread His Message
Trevor Ellis Herald Staff [email protected] Jason Booher took over as superintendent of the Mercer County School District in August. His professional career has been about being a leader, first as a coach, then assistant principal, principal and now superintendent. Like most good leaders, he has a back story that shaped him, one filled with tragedy,…
Read MoreBoys Look To Build On Last Year’s Shooting Success
Burgin Basketball Preview: Boys Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Basketball season is upon us and the Burgin Bulldogs are training hard for their season opener on Monday, Nov. 29, against Green County. The Bulldogs return most of their offensive production from last season with three key players who shot above 50 percent from behind the…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Will Lean On Experience In 2021
Burgin Basketball Preview: Girls Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Lady Bulldogs are days away from officially tipping off the 2021-22 basketball season at home against the Western Hills Lady Wolverines on Tuesday, Nov. 30. The Lady Bulldogs posted a 4-14 record last season as they recorded 783 total points while allowing opponents’ 1,018…
Read MoreFormer Bulldog Ish Taylor Is A Hall-Of-Famer
David Carpenter Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs’ build-up to the 2021-2022 season began on Thursday, Nov. 11, with Bulldog Madness. This annual community event also included the induction of the inaugural class of the Burgin Independent School Hall of Fame. Its members included former and current Bulldog coaches and administrators, but only one…
Read MoreRemember The Titans: Tyus Short
Former Mercer Defensive Standout Is Now A Teacher And Washington Football Coach Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] A 2017 Mercer County Senior High School graduate, Tyus Short continued his football career with the Kentucky State Thoroughbreds and started his coaching career with the Washington County Commanders. Short played for the Mercer football team for all…
Read MoreWeekender For Nov. 18 – 25: Kicking Off The Holiday Season And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The holiday season kicks off in Mercer County this weekend with two events: the St. Andrew Catholic Church’s Christmas Bazaar and Silent Auction and the Holiday Open House happens at Old Fort Harrod State Park. The bazaar and silent auction happens on Friday, Nov. 19, and Saturday, Nov. 20, from…
Read MoreHelpware Looking To Hire 150 People
Work From Home Positions Start At $15 An Hour Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Helpware is looking to hire 150 people at the company’s new office in Mercer County. The office is located at 531 Legion Drive, across the street from Kroger. The positions are work from home jobs which begin at $15 an hour,…
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