Local Man Charged With Wanton Endangerment With Crossbow
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A local man has been charged with wanton endangerment after his attempt to settle a dispute with a crossbow on Thanksgiving. On Thursday, Nov. 25, police received a complaint about a man walking around with a firearm and firing shots on Clark Street. Police located Joshua T. Goodman, 43, of…
Read MoreMercer Grand Jury Hands Up Indictments
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Grand Jury handed up indictments last Wednesday on charges including receiving stolen property, drugs and bail jumping. RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY • Iokepa Kaikala, 33, of 995 Fairview Road, Salvisa, is charged with receiving stolen property, a class D felony. The offense occurred on Nov. 6, according to…
Read MoreWeekender For Dec.16-23: Christmas Parade At Anderson-Dean, Live Nativity At The Carpenter’s Christian Church And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] We sure hope you’re ready for the holidays, unlike certain reporters who may have put off their Christmas shopping until the last minute. Because while they may be panicking, you can enjoy the holidays here in Mercer County, where it’s truly beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Taking a…
Read MoreCity Approves Splash Pad Bid
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has awarded the bid to build a splash pad and playground at Young’s Park to DWA Recreation for $147,205.84. Mercer County residents were caught off guard by the city’s decision to tear down the playground back in August. City officials said they had received complaints about…
Read MoreMid-season Recap for CUH basketball –
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Campbellsville- Harrodsburg Pioneers basketball program is hitting their mid season stride with both teams stacking up wins. The Lady Pioneers found themselves on the wrong side of an eight game losing streak with a record of 1-9 in the middle of November. The team has since righted the ship…
Read MoreCounty OKs New Sewer Rates
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has approved a new rate structure that will reduce sewer bills for customers across the county. Customers of the Mercer County Sanitation District who use less than 2,000 gallons a month will see their bills reduced by $8, from $40 to $32 a month. Approximately…
Read MoreWant To Help Tornado Victims? Here’s How
How To Help The Tornado Victims Locations Across Mercer County Accepting Donations Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Collection sites are being set up across Mercer County for donations for the communities ravaged by tornadoes this weekend. On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear said the confirmed death toll is 74, with at least another 109 people still…
Read MoreSanitation District Works Toward Salt River Basin Grants
Funding Pursued for Riverview and Bright Leaf Projects April Ellis Herald Staff At their October 2021 meeting, the Mercer County Sanitation District was asked to look into possibly expanding sewer service into the Riverview subdivision. At their Thursday, Dec. 9 meeting, Sanitation District Executive-Director Mike Sanford gave an update on obtaining funding for the Salt…
Read MoreBulldogs struggle against DCA
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs boys basketball team (0-5) fell, 21-55, to the Danville Christian Academy (DCA) Warriors (3-2), Friday, Dec. 10. The Warriors’ Noah Imfield made the first shot of the night with a corner three off an inbound pass, 0-3. DCA was quick to double team Senior John Boursaw who…
Read MoreTitans reclaim 2A sectional champs
Mercer Defeats Western Hills, Boyle County April Ellis Herald Staff The Lady Titans (4-0) once again won the 2A sectional championship, 61-38, against Boyle County (3-2) at Lexington Catholic High School Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021. Mercer Girls Head Coach Hayley Spivey commended her teams’ defensive intensity, “We came out focused and ready to play,” she…
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