Mary Ison
Mary Lucinda Ison, 39, of Danville, died Saturday, April 3, 2021, at her residence. Born Aug. 27, 1981, in Montana, she was the daughter of Michael Hugh (Pam) Ison and the late Vickie Ann Hughes.
Read MoreLinda Darnell
Linda Gayle Keeling Darnell, 74, widow of Junior Darnell, died Friday, April 9, 2021, at the Springfield Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born July 20, 1946, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Homer and Stella VanArsdall Keeling. She retired from food services at the Mercer County schools and was a member of Bethel…
Read MoreTony Curtsinger
The Honorable Tony Elaine Curtsinger, 82, of Georgetown, formerly of Lexington, passed away on April 11, 2021, after an extended illness. He was born on March 31, 1939, in Mackville, a son of the late Charles Woodson Curtsinger and the late Elizabeth Boswell Curtsinger. Tony is survived by his wife of 61 years, Janet V.…
Read MoreDave Butler
Dave Butler, 71, husband of Donna Keeling Butler, of Berea, died Friday, April 9, 2021. Born Jan. 9, 1950, in Trenton, New Jersey, he was the son of the late Frank and Jennie Tamminen Butler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a graduate of Eastern Kentucky University, was a lifelong musician and produced…
Read MoreFrances Benedict
Frances Darlene Benedict, 70, of Gravel Switch, died Sunday, April 11, 2021, at the Saint Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born April 27, 1950, in Grant County, she was the daughter of the late Daniel and Juanita Frances (Webster) Richardson.
Read MoreBuy Local Block Party On April 24
Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The Buy Local Block Party is back. Sponsored by the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce, the event will be held Saturday, April 24, with all day shop local promotions. Those who make purchases at a participating business have a chance to win prizes and culminates with a block party held…
Read MoreAnderson-Dean Park Board Debates Reopening Pool
Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Monday’s meeting of the Anderson Dean Community Park Board was filled with hopeful discussion about opening the pool without definitive answers. “We would like to open the pool by the beginning of June but with it staying dry for almost two years we may encounter several problems,” said Jeremy Turpin,…
Read MoreSanitation District To Consider Lower Sewer Rates
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Sanitation District say they are planning to review the sewer rate structure, possibly lowering bills for many users. However, any move would have to be approved by federal, state and county officials first. Many Burgin residents have balked at paying the minimum monthly fee of $40 for…
Read MoreAnglin Named New Director Of Christian Life Center
Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The Christian Life Center announced Bonnie Anglin as their new executive director. A native of Eastern Kentucky, Anglin has returned to the Commonwealth after a 10 year engineering career in Texas. “I am honored to have this opportunity to lead and serve the Christian Life Center toward our common humanitarian…
Read MoreTennis Season Off To A Strong Start For Lady Titans
April Ellis Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High School tennis team has jumped out with a 4-2 record start to their season. The Lady Titans have won against Lincoln, Danville, Anderson and Washington Counties. They lost to Garrard during their second match of the season and fell to Wayne County, 9-7, Monday night…
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