Betty Mendel
Betty Jean Mendel, 91, of Salvisa, widow of Walter Richard Mendel, died Friday, July 7, 2023, at The Willows in Harrodsburg. Born April 23, 1932, in Newport, she was the daughter of the late Hobert and Anna (Downs) Runion. She was a homemaker and a member of the Man of War Church in Lexington. Survivors include:…
Read MoreJ.C. Patterson
J.C. “Papaw” Patterson, 84, of Harrodsburg, husband of Kathleen (McRay) Patterson, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at his home. Born Sept. 27, 1938, in Dixville, he was the son of the late Horace K. Patterson and Nannie Belle (Hurst) Patterson Darnell. He attended both Harrodsburg and Rose Hill Schools, was a master builder and owner…
Read MoreSheree Jenkins
Sheree Diane Jenkins, 66, of Lexington, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Hospital in Lexington. Born March 3, 1957, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late James Carl and Helen (Devine) Jenkins. She was an office worker at Square D, retired from the UK Medical Center, and was…
Read MoreWanda Reed
Wanda Reed, 79, of Salvisa, wife of Thomas Holman Reed, died Wednesday, July 5, 2023, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Sept. 2, 1943, in Marion County, she was the daughter of the late George L. and Lottie (Scott) Burress. She was a retired medical assistant for Eli and Salem George Medical…
Read MoreMark Dunn Named Mercer’s New Head Soccer Coach
Sam Warren Herald Staff Mark Dunn is the new head coach for the Mercer County Senior High School boys soccer team. The program struggled to maintain consistent play under former Head Coach Jeremy Carlson. The Titans made it difficult for many Region 12 teams during Carlson’s two-year reign but were unable to dethrone district powerhouse…
Read MoreState Asks For City’s Help Demolishing James Harrod Conference Center
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Commonwealth of Kentucky is asking for the City of Harrodsburg’s help in getting rid of a building that has become an eyesore. At the Monday, July 10, meeting of the Harrodsburg City Commission, Kentucky Department of Parks Commissioner Russ Meyer and Old Fort Harrod State Park Manager David Coleman…
Read MoreKentucky Basketball Offseason Update
Austin Cocanougher Herald Contributor John Calipari and the Kentucky basketball program have done a lot of moving and shaking this offseason. After what many consider another slightly disappointing year of on-court performance, Calipari made the call to go all-in on making the necessary changes to bring Kentucky basketball back to being a powerhouse in college…
Read MoreSam Carr Appointed New Mayor Of Harrodsburg
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Editor’s Note: Wayne Lacey has officially dropped out of the mayoral race, per Mercer County Clerk Chris Horn. A previous version of this article listed him as a candidate. Also: Clay Slone is the current president of the Mercer County Chamber of Commerce. Carr is past president. Sam Carr is…
Read MoreFiscal Court Talks Speeding And Signs
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court is looking at improving road signage throughout the county, including speed limit signs. The topic of speeding came up at the fiscal court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, July 11, when Magistrate Tim Darland asked Sheriff Ernie Kelty if speeding was worse on local roads. Kelty…
Read MoreFormer Wildcats Take On NBA Summer League
Lane Mills Herald Staff [email protected] The 2023 NBA Summer League officially kicked off in Las Vegas this past weekend. Young stars from an array of teams compete to prove their talent before the regular season starts, and with it, fight for a chance to win the Summer League championship. Multiple newly acquired Kentucky Wildcats made…
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