Mercer girls basketball wins big on second half defensive effort
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans basketball team (2-0) took down the Somerset Briar Jumpers, 57-37, Monday, Dec. 6. Somerset came out the gate with a 3-pointer and followed it up with some free throws to go up early, 4-0. Timberlynn Yeast put Mercer on the board when she was fouled…
Read MoreThe Weekender Dec. 10-16 2021 – Cookies, ornaments and hot chocolate, oh my!
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The holiday happenings continue to usher in the Christmas spirit this week, including Cookies With Santa at the Harrodsburg Police Department (1300 Louisville Road) and Harrodsburg Kiwanis club. The program features games, treats, free pictures with Santa and Identakid safety kits. The fun starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call…
Read MoreTitans open season with two wins
Mercer Defeats Whitfield, Danville April Elli Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High Titans boys basketball team (2-0) defeated the Danville Admirals (3-1), 62-54, in their second victory of the season with junior AJ Wearren leading the way with 22 points. “It was a really good win, it was a team win,” said…
Read MoreSweet scents of Christmas – Herald Family Recipes Part 3
Leading up to Christmas, The Harrodsburg Herald staff will be sharing some of their favorite holiday candy recipes and the memories surrounding them this time of year. This week circulation manager Barb Yeast shares one of her family’s favorite holiday recipes. “One of my favorite memories of Christmas is shopping with our children,” said Yeast.…
Read MoreAnderson Dean Park to host community Christmas parade
Lane Hall Herald Staff [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE: The parade has been moved to Sunday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. because of the weather forecast. Anderson-Dean Community Park is preparing to host a Christmas parade for the first time to usher in the holiday season on Sunday, Dec. 19, at 6:30 p.m. The parade will feature…
Read MoreBurgin students act out
April Ellis Herald Staff For the last five years, Burgin High School has taken a different approach to teaching the dangers of drug addiction. Family Resource Coordinator Sharon Perkins and teacher Megan Berketis have moved drug prevention education from the classroom to the stage. As part of Berketis’ English class, comprised of sophomores and juniors,…
Read MoreSharing a little warmth
April Ellis Herald Staff For almost 15 years Teresa Mobley has been trying to spread a little warmth across Central Kentucky. This year, she is focusing her attention in Mercer County. Mobley, and her son Lane, are organizing a coat drive for those in need during the cold winter months. Mobley started rounding up coats…
Read MoreCarpenter’s ‘A Journey Through Bethlehem’, is back Dec. 18 -19
Lane Hall Herald Staff [email protected] Carpenter’s Christian Church, located at 1340 127 Bypass, will continue their annual tradition of “A Journey Through Bethlehem,” a live nativity scene Saturday, Dec. 18 and Sunday, Dec. 19 at 6:30 p.m. in celebration of Christmas. The event has become a community favorite garnering plenty of attention from both newcomers…
Read MoreRemember The Titans – Sam Travillian CUH Women’s Head Soccer Coach
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] A 2015 Mercer County Senior High School graduate, Sam Travillian went from leading the Titans on the soccer field at Mercer to leading the Pioneers off the field as head coach of the Campbellsville University Harrodsburg (CUH) women’s soccer team. Travillian played for the Mercer County Titans girls soccer team…
Read MoreSpears named Campbellsville President
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Dr. H. Keith Spears, interim president at Campbellsville University since the beginning of the year, has been appointed the university’s 11th president. Spears is president for an abbreviated period until Dr. Joseph “Joe” Hopkins, dean of the School of Arts at Samford University, becomes the 12th president in the 115…
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