Lt. Gov. Coleman Helps Open Center Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman visited Ephraim McDowell’s Regional Vaccination Center in Danville on Tuesday, Feb. 2. McDowell Health officials say she was instrumental in the state government’s decision to designate Ephraim McDowell as a Regional Vaccination Center. “Our health care system is very appreciative…

Black Academy Intends To Begin Instruction This Fall Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A local nonprofit is looking to teach students not just financial literacy, but to grow the local economy as a new generation of entrepreneurs. The Black Academy is targeting three main subjects: economics, health and wellness and entrepreneurship. Phil Van Dyke II…

State Extends Remote Renewal Services Friday, Feb. 2: Edited to more accurately detail how the office handles credit card payments. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Gov. Andy Beshear has extended remote renewal for expired Kentucky driver’s license and ID cards. Mercer County residents can renew or replace their credentials online. The governor’s executive order applies…

The American Red Cross is holding a blood drive at the Carpenter’s Christian Church (1340 US HWY 127 Bypass, Harrodsburg) on Thursday, Feb. 11, from 1 to 6 p.m. The Red Cross typically has a tough time keeping the blood supply strong during the winter months when inclement weather and seasonal illnesses can impact donors.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Hitachi Automotive Systems Ltd., Nissin Kogyo Keihin Corporation, Showa Corporation and Nissin Kogyo Co. Ltd. have completed a business merger to form Hitachi Astemo Ltd., a leading provider of mobility solutions to the automotive industry. The name “Astemo” is derived from the words “Advanced Sustainable Technologies for Mobility” and describes…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The unknown grave at Young’s Park has been a story of interest not only to the residents of Mercer County but to historians, ghost hunters and those dedicated to Doe Network, an organization created to help the missing and unidentified.  Todd Matthews, former Director of Case Management for NamUs and current…

McDowell One Of Four Regional Vaccination Centers Selected By State Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Ephraim McDowell Health has been named a regional vaccination center for administering the COVID-19 vaccine. McDowell will begin administering shots at their Danville Surgical Center by appointment only on Tuesday, Feb. 2. Starting out, the vaccine will be available for…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission discussed adding a four-way stop at the intersection of Poplar and Chiles Streets Monday night. At their meeting on Monday, Jan. 25, which was held online and broadcast on Facebook, the commissioner considered a request from Auto Kustoms on Chiles Street. According to Commissioner Ruth Ann…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County school district has learned they will receive more than $2.7 million in Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds. According to Finance Officer Amber Minor, that is part of the newest relief package that was passed by the U.S. Congress. Minor said the district is supposed…