GERALDINE ‘JERI’ ROGERS
GERALDINE ‘JERI’ ROGERS Geraldine A. “Jeri” Rogers, 95, of Harrodsburg, widow of George Rogers Sr., died Friday, Sept. 24, 2021, at the Willows at Harrodsburg. Born July 31, 1926, in Corning, New York, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Nellie (Fish) Harris. She was a member of the St. Philips Episcopal Church…
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MARION LUNSFORD Marion K. Lunsford, 66, companion of Thelma Blevins, died Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021, at his home. Born July 14, 1955, in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Jimmy and Betty Mae Malone Lunsford of Harrodsburg. He was an auto body mechanic at Tommy Owens Chevrolet.
Read MoreRITA JOHNSON
RITA JOHNSON Rita Joan Evelyn Vaughn Johnson, 72, wife of Jesse Johnson, died Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021, at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Sept. 17, 1949, in Chicago, Illinois, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Sally Weldon Vaughn. She was a retired care giver and a former employee of…
Read MoreFrom A Small Town To The Big Apple
Emma Buchanan Travels to Coterie Fashion Week in New York April Ellis Herald Staff Emma Buchanan recently returned from New York, which she called a “trip of a lifetime,” after being chosen as one of seven finalists—from 3,600 applicants—for the Jovani It Girl. “I still can’t believe it happened. After I’ve gone and come back,…
Read MoreCommission Approves Tax Increase
Average Homeowner Will See $3 Increase In Tax Bill, Officials Say Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission voted to raise property taxes. At Monday’s meeting, the commissioners chose to set the tax rate at .697 per $100, which will produce a total of $345,352.79 in revenues. The commission held a public hearing…
Read MoreMercer, Boyle Officials To Discuss Jail Staffing Issues
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County officials are meeting with Boyle County officials to discuss staffing issues at Boyle County Detention Center. At the last joint jail committee meeting, Boyle County Jailer Brian Wofford said he is down seven spots. Boyle officials are looking at adjusting starting pay across the board to beef up…
Read MoreLady Titans Battles Bearcats To A Tie, Advance Over Ads
Stacy Davis Contributing Writer The Mercer County Lady Titans were on the road Saturday night, Sept. 25 ending with a tie, 2-2, against the Anderson County Lady Bearcats. Emma Kiernan came out strong in the first half with a couple great shots on goal within the first 10 minutes of the game. Kiernan was able…
Read MoreUndermanned Titans Fall To The Colts
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County boys soccer team (8-7-2) lost to district opponents West Jessamine Colts (10-5-1), 0-2, Saturday, Sept. 25. The Titans ran into a familiar problem this year with two starters out due to injury and COVID-19 protocols. They were also without assistant coach Aaron Steele due to coronavirus protocols.…
Read MoreTitans Struggle Against Tough CAL Team
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans football team (4-2) lost 42-0 to the Christian Academy of Louisville (CAL) Centurions (5-1) on an off night for the whole team, Friday, Sept. 24. Mercer started the game with the ball and after two rushes for minimum gains, they went to the air on third…
Read MoreMercer, Burgin X-Country Teams Finish In Top 10
The Mercer and Burgin Cross Country teams traveled to Berea for the Berea Community Invitational at Alumni field on Saturday. Mercer’s boys’ team finished fourth overall with a total time of 1:40:12.79. Burgin’s boys’ team finished tenth overall with a total time of 1:46:39.20. Burgin’s girls’ team finished eighth overall with a total time of…
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