Titans Sink Against Admirals
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans girls basketball team (4-1) recorded their first loss of the season to the Danville Lady Admirals (3-1) Tuesday, Dec. 14. Danville’s Tyliah Bradshaw started the game with two straight steals and turned one into an easy layup in transition, 0-2. Lindsay Jessie had two quick blocks…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Score Big Win Over Lady Crusaders
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs girls’ basketball team (2-2) destroyed the June Buchanan Lady Crusaders (2-6), 80-50, Friday, Dec. 17. The Bulldogs got out to an early lead behind senior Brynn Simpson’s impressive start in the paint with two straight baskets, 4-2. Gabrielle Thompson tracked down a long rebound and got the…
Read MoreWilliam Tyler
William “Bill” Leonidus Tyler, 89, Kokomo, passed away Wednesday Dec. 15, 2021, at his home. Born in Harrodsburg, on September 8, 1932, he was the son of the late Charlie B. and Lillie B. (Click) Tyler. On August 16, 1958, he married Wilma Elizabeth (Stephens) Tyler in St. Louis, MO, and she survives. Bill was…
Read MoreCarroll Pittman
Carroll Pittman, 72, of Harrodsburg, husband of Barbara Phillips, died Friday, Dec. 3, 2021, at his home. Born Aug. 22, 1949, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Andrew C and Sarah (Lyons) Pittman. Survivors include: six daughters, Georgia Phillips, Vickie McGowan, Elmira Buck, Lisa Rogers, Veronica Sharp and Dinky Jones; two…
Read MoreJackie Gullett
Jackie Lynn Gullett, 64, of Harrodsburg, wife of James Gullett, died Monday, Dec. 13, 2021, in Lexington. Born Nov. 6, 1957, in Woodford County, she was the daughter of the late Vernon Collins and Eva Lucille Pennington Patrick. She was a homemaker and member of the Ebenezer Church of Christ and attended the Carpenter’s Christian…
Read MoreJonathan Abrams
Jonathan “Jon-Jon” Abrams, 39, died Tuesday Dec. 14, 2021, at his residence. Born May 29, 1982, in Louisville, he was the son of Mary Jean Raikes Abrams of Harrodsburg and the late Ernest E. Abrams. He was a consultant for environmental health and safety at All 4 Communities. Survivors in addition to his mother include:…
Read MoreLarry Atwell
Larry Atwell, 73, of Lexington, died Friday, Dec. 17, 2021, at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born Oct. 3, 1948, in Lexington, he was the son of the late William and Marie (Napier) Atwell. He was a cook for Denny’s and Jerry’s restaurants. Survivors include: two brothers, Jack Atwell of Harrodsburg and Donald Ray Atwell…
Read MoreMercer Sheriff Ernie Kelty Calls Relief Trip To Western Kentucky ‘Humbling’
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County and people across the nation are working to provide relief for the victims of catastrophic storms that ravaged Mayfield, Dawson Springs and other Western Kentucky communities. Mercer Sheriff Ernie Kelty spent his 60th birthday last week by helping deliver supplies gathered by the Carpenter’s Christian Church. “It was…
Read MoreTourist Commission Approves $25,000 Sponsorship For Splash Pad
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is making a $25,000 contribution towards building a splash pad and playground at Young’s Park. Last week, the Harrodsburg City Commission awarded the bid to build a splash pad and playground at Young’s Park to DWA Recreation for $147,205.84. Back in November, Harrodsburg Mayor Billy…
Read MoreWeldons Hand Out Blessings By The Boxful
April Ellis Herald Staff Teenagers often get a bad rap for being selfish, but one Mercer County teen, with the help of his father, has learned giving back is better than taking. Tytus Weldon, a senior at Mercer County Senior High School, helps his father Wes Weldon collect and distribute food and hygiene items in…
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