City Fields More Complaints About Handling Of Neglected Properties
Commission Approves Street Closings For Events Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Since the collapse of the real estate bubble back in 2008, one of the biggest issues facing cities across the nation is the growing number of neglected, seemingly abandoned homes. But for the second meeting this month, the Harrodsburg City Commission has received a…
Read MoreOld Fort Harrod Events Are Back With A Bang: Settlement And Raid June 19-20
Picnic In The Park Live Entertainment Series Begins Friday, June 4 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Good news, pioneers! The 12th annual Old Fort Harrod Settlement and Raid happens Saturday, June 19, and Sunday, June 20, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Old Fort Harrod State Park. The raids are scheduled for 2 p.m.…
Read MoreColts Stampede The Bulldogs
Doug Brown Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs (13-11-1) played one of their final home games against the West Jessamine Colts (15-11) this past Wednesday, May 19, as the regular season nears its end. West Jessamine pulled an early lead in the first inning with a flurry of heavy hitters and base steals. Sophomore Eli…
Read MoreAdmirals Sink Titans
Cayden Devine Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans (22-7) had a tough time generating runs against the powerhouse Danville Admirals (29-3) on Thursday, May 20. They recorded 4 hits and a run dropping their game with Danville 11-1. In the bottom of the third, Ethan Wood came up to the plate looking to put…
Read MoreMercer Track Dominates Central Kentucky Conference
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High School track and field team continued their winning ways in the final invitational meet of the regular season. The Central Kentucky Conference was held on Saturday, May 22, and is the last invitational the Titans will participate in before they travel to Harlan for the…
Read MoreLady Titans Edge Out Marion County
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High School softball team (13-16) bounced back from a four game losing streak to defeat region five foe Marion County (12-9) by two runs. It took each team three innings to warm up to their opposing pitchers. Senior Lady Knight Maggie Overstreet has batted an impressive…
Read MoreNorth Mercer Water District Receives $1-Million Grant From State
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] On Monday, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman presented a $1 million grant to the North Mercer Water System Improvement Project. The project consists of replacing approximately 13 miles of water main pipes, which will improve the integrity of the system and protect against future breaks and service outages for 250 households.…
Read More400 Mile Yard Sale June 3-6
Look out for bargain hunters as the 400 Mile Yard Sale returns, starting Thursday, June 3, through Sunday, June 6. From Maysville to Hazel, the 400 Mile Yard Sale stretches across the commonwealth along U.S. 68, but sales can be found anywhere. Here is a list of sales here in Mercer County taken from the…
Read MoreTitan Tennis Competes In Region 12 Tournament
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High School tennis team competed at the twelfth region tournament held at Centre College and Danville Bate Middle School this past week. Titan tennis players competed throughout the week at both venues but no Titans advanced to the state tournament. Senior Rebekah Trent competed in the…
Read MoreStories Wanted For Proposed ‘Dancing Lady’ Documentary
Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Researchers of the Dancing Lady of Harrodsburg are asking residents with stories related to her legend to attend a pre-documentary filming at Young’s Park on Thursday, June 3, from 10 a.m. to noon and Friday, June 4, from 5 to 7 p.m. “The public is invited to offer local lore,…
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