Donate Blood, Get Free T-Shirt (While Supplies Last) On Wednesday, July 12
The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). The blood drive offers Mercer County donors an important opportunity to save lives at a critical time on the calendar. It’s trauma season in Kentucky, a period of…
Read MoreEunice Cocanougher
Eunice B. Cocanougher, 97, of Harrodsburg, widow of William Debo Cocanougher, died Monday, June 26, 2023, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Feb. 6, 1926, in Boyle County, she was the daughter of the late James Burnett and Vicie (Bottom) Best. She was a retired American Greetings employee and a member of…
Read MoreDelois Brown
Delois B. Brown, 71, partner of Markus Chambers, died Wednesday, June 28, 2023, at Baptist Health in Lexington. Born May 11, 1952, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Cora B. Faulkner. She was retired from Corning and a member of New Birth Worship Center in Lexington. Survivors, in addition to her partner, include: one…
Read MoreLoretta Baker
Loretta Lester Baker, 98, widow of O.T. Baker died Tuesday, June 27, 2023, at Baptist Health Hospital in Lexington. Born June 20, 1925, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Za Thomas and Nellie Bottoms Lester. She was a hairdresser and the owner and operator of Town & Country Beauty Salon and was a…
Read MoreUS 68 To Remain Closed, KYTC Says
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists that Harrodsburg Road/US 68 will not open at 4 p.m. today, Friday, June 30, as previously advertised. The route is scheduled to reopen at approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. The road, which connects Mercer and Jessamine Counties, will stay closed due to increased safety features that…
Read MoreWeekender June 29–July 6: Fireworks, Fireworks And More Fireworks
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] With Independence Day happening on Tuesday, July 4, this weekend can be summed up with three words: Boom. Boom. Boom. The biggest local show returns Saturday, July 1, when the 21st Annual Lights Over Herrington happens at the Kennedy Bridge. While the fireworks show starts at dusk, boaters, campers and…
Read MoreDomestic Dispute Suspect In Custody
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A domestic violence situation involving a weapon was resolved peacefully and the suspect is in custody, according to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. At 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, the sheriff’s office received a call from a family member about a domestic dispute involving a weapon. Sheriff Ernie Kelty…
Read MoreMary White
Mary Katherine White, 82, widow of Robert Earl White, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her residence. Born November 25, 1940, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Ada Drury Maddox. She was a former employee of Beaumont Inn and a member of Southland Christian Church Danville Campus. Survivors include:…
Read MoreMary Louise Jenkins
Mary Louise Barnett Jenkins, 87, of Brandenburg, passed away peacefully June 22, 2023, at Harrison Springs Health Campus in Corydon, Ind. where she lived the past few years. The daughter of Jimmy and Elizabeth Barnett, she was born in Harrodsburg, May 31, 1936, grew up there and graduated from Harrodsburg High School. She earned a…
Read MoreRachel Adkinson
Rachel Doan Adkison, 76, died Friday, June 23, 2023 at Jewish Hospital in Louisville. Doan was born December 5, 1946 in Garrard County to John and Mary Elizabeth “Pug” Adkison. Doan was a 1964 graduate of Lancaster High School and was retired from AT&T after 30 years of service. Doan also served three terms as…
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