Kentucky Football Defensive Update
Austin Cocanougher Herald Contributor Hard-nosed, defensive football has become a staple of Mark Stoops’ Kentucky football program. Since promoting linebackers’ Coach Brad White to defensive coordinator in 2019, the Wildcat defense has consistently been regarded as one of the toughest groups, not only in the SEC, but in the entire country. Coming off of a…
Read MoreCity Commission Gets Update On Anderson-Dean Pool
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission received an update on the pool at Anderson-Dean Community Park. The park shut it down June 6 after learning the pool had lost a million gallons of water in its first week. The expenses to run the park are split evenly between the county and city.…
Read MoreFree Admission At Shaker Village For All Mercer Residents July 3-9
Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is offering complimentary admission to all Mercer County residents Monday, July 3, through Sunday, July 9. The annual “Mercer County Week” at Shaker Village was established as a way to thank local residents for their support, and encourage them to come out to visit to see what’s new at the…
Read MoreRebels Outlast Mercer, Win By One In Final Summer Game
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High Titans wrapped up their summer play against the Boyle County Rebels Thursday, June 22. The game went back and forth, but the Rebels ended with the upper hand winning the game by one, 53-52. The game started out 2-2 and John Lincoln Perry had a layup…
Read MoreHarrodsburg, Former Employee Reach Settlement In First Amendment Case
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A federal judge has ruled in favor of a former employee of the City of Harrodsburg who said the city denied his first amendment rights to speak at a city commission meeting. Albert Moore served as supervisor of the public works department until June 2021, when he was terminated by…
Read MoreSection Of US 68 To Remain Closed Until July 15, KYTC Says
EDITOR’S NOTE: The road will remain closed until Saturday, July 15, according to KYTC. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists that a portion of Harrodsburg Road/US 68 in Jessamine County will reopen. The road between Pekin Pike/KY 33 (milepoint 1.5) and the Jessamine-Mercer County line (milepoint 0.0) is schedule to reopen Friday, June…
Read MoreWeekender For June 22–29: Food Truck Friday, Critters At The Library, Fireworks And More!
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s a busy weekend leading to the Independence Day holiday, so let’s get right to the listings. (All events are free unless otherwise listed.) Thursday, June 22 • Live music by Devan Bishop at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 6 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook…
Read MoreIndependence Day Fireworks Shows: Your Local Guide To Red, White And Boom
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s almost time for the red, white and boom. Here’s a handy guide to fireworks shows here in Mercer County to celebrate Independence Day. Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation (853 Lexington Road) is holding their annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, June 29, starting at 6 p.m. In addition to fireworks…
Read MoreCity Passes $22 million budget
April Ellis Herald Staff The Harrodsburg City Commission held a special called meeting Thursday, June 15, at 3 p.m. to approve the budget, give second reading to ordinances splitting the water treatment department and approve a water rate increase. The budget for the city is over $22 million dollars. The breakdown includes $10,679,355.94 for the…
Read MoreSylvia Yates
Sylvia Tyler Yates, 96, widow of Haldon “Shorty” Yates, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at Homestead Post Acute Care in Lexington. Born Feb. 22, 1927, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Richard Esmon and Ovie Ann Taylor Tyler. She was retired from Mercer Dress and was co-owner of White Cottage Restaurant. Survivors include: one…
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