WILLIAM BUCHANAN
WILLIAM BUCHANAN William Irvin Buchanan, 93, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at the Willows in Harrodsburg. Born Sept. 27, 1927, in Boyle County, he was the son of the late George Walker and Lou Ella Trisler Buchanan. He was a member of the Ellers Memorial Baptist Church and a farmer.
Read MoreFor Curtsinger, Demolition Derby Is A Family Affair
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Whitaker Bank Mercer County Fair and Horse Show has been holding demolition derbies for 16 years, and 15 years ago, A.J. Curtsinger decided to hit the track and cause some damage. Curtsinger comes from a family of racing. He grew up watching his dad, Charles, and uncle, Tom Curtsinger,…
Read MoreSandra Defoor Helps Open Sandra Defoor School Of Nursing
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Thursday, July 15, was Sandra DeFoor Day in Harrodsburg, and the honoree got to celebrate with the grand opening of the the Sandra DeFoor School of Nursing building and the Dr. Robert Darnell Limited Medical Radiography. The 8,000 square foot building—officially known as the Commonwealth Credit Union Center for Health…
Read MoreJalee Penix Turns Himself In
Harrodsburg Man Charged With Robbery, Assault, Sexual Abuse Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man wanted in connection to a shooting in February 2021 and an armed robbery and assault in October 2020 has turned himself in. Jalee Man’tez De’yel Penix, 26, of Harrodsburg, surrendered himself to Boyle County Detention Center on Monday, July…
Read MoreNew Works Festival Kicks Off New Season At Ragged Edge On Aug. 6
After a long hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Ragged Edge Community Theatre is kicking off the 2021/2022 season with its second New Works Festival, Friday, Aug. 6, through Sunday, Aug. 8. Presented as “staged readings” each piece will be followed by a talkback session with the cast, director, and author. This year’s plays—including one…
Read MorePlanning And Zoning Still Reviewing Solar Ordinances
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission made three decisions at their last meeting, but their biggest decision—especially when it comes to the future of solar power—may be yet to come. The planning and zoning commission has been looking at drafting an ordinance which would allow solar facilities as a…
Read MoreGrand Jury Hands Up Indictments
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer Grand Jury handed up indictments last Wednesday on charges including possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, fentanyl possession and bail jumping. WEAPONS CHARGES • Nathaniel Davis, 23, of 601 Dove Court, is charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, a class C felony.…
Read MoreFRED WORLEY
FRED WORLEY Fred Lee Worley, 82, died Sunday, June 20, 2021, at the V.A Medical Center in Lexington. Born Aug. 6, 1938, in McCreary County, he was the son of the late Othor and Addie (New) Worley. He was a retired construction designer for the Bechtel Corporation, was a member of the First Baptist Church…
Read MoreMICHAEL WHITE
MICHAEL WHITE Michael Joe White, 55, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, July 8, 2021, at his home. Born Dec. 2, 1965, in Danville, he was the son of Mary Alice (West) White and the late Joe White. He was a 1983 graduate of Danville High School and was an employee of Bright’s Bottle Gas of Burgin…
Read MoreHANLEY WATTS
HANLEY WATTS Hanley Randolph Watts, 91, of Harrodsburg, husband of Mable Coffman Watts, died Monday, July 5, 2021, at his home. Born March 12, 1930, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Pat C. and Mary (Yates) Watts. He was a retired service technician with Atmos Energy and a member of the…
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