Man Arrested After Leading Police On High Speed Chase Through Downtown Harrodsburg
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A man from Edmunson County is being held on a $100,000 bond after leading police on a high speed pursuit—at one point with multiple blown tires—through downtown Harrodsburg on Tuesday, April 25. At 4:59 p.m., the Harrodsburg Police Department were notified the Kentucky State Police was pursuing a black 2014…
Read MoreUsed Facebook In The Last 16 Years? Claim A Share Of $725 Million Privacy Settlement
If you’ve used Facebook any time during the past 16 years, you may be entitled to receive a share of the $725 million settlement to a class action lawsuit over privacy violations—even if you’ve deleted your account. To claim a share of the settlement, you must enter a claim on the website set up to…
Read MoreWeekender April 20–27: ‘Grease,’ National Library Week, Rummage Sale And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s time to visit with Zuko and Sandy and the gang at Rydell High School when Mercer County Senior High School’s production of “Grease” starts Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m.. Performances will continue on Saturday, April 22, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m.…
Read MoreMercer Residents Voice Opposition To Solar Farms
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A public forum was held Monday, April 17, by the Mercer Coalition for Responsible Development to discuss the possible expansion of solar power in the county. The coalition claims to be a nonprofit, nonpartisan group formed by Mercer County citizens to advocate for responsible development practices. While several speakers said…
Read MoreLady Titans Nab First Win Over West Jessamine
Wade Lane Herald Staff After coming off a seven-run loss to Madison Central, the (2-12) Lady Titans softball team found the win they had been looking for, defeating district rival West Jessamine Colts, 9-5, Thursday, April 13. Mercer started with freshman Ella Davis in the circle. Davis’s second pitch strike was sent on a line…
Read MoreTrilogy To Add Independent Living Units At Willows Of Harrodsburg
Company Looks To Build 16 Units, Clubhouse Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Willows at Harrodsburg is looking to expand, adding independent living units to their location on Lucky Man Way. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the construction of 16 duplex senior housing units…
Read MoreBulldogs Begin Track Season In Record Breaking Fashion
Kacey McCray Herald Staff Two Burgin Independent High School track records were broken during a meet at the Danville Admiral Stadium on Thursday, April 13. Freshman Kate Hatfield jumped 4’11 in the girls high jump, breaking the official record of 4’10 which dates to 2016. Freshman Raegan Taylor broke the 100 meter hurdles record previously…
Read MoreMercer Baseball Falls Short Of Comeback, Loses 8-6
Austin Cocanougher Herald Contributor After a disappointing loss in a district against the West Jessamine Colts on Wednesday, April 12, the Mercer County Titans fell short again on Friday night, April 14, against region opponent Garrard County. Having lost a close game to the Golden Lions earlier in the season, the Titans looked to get…
Read MoreCouple Pleads Guilty To Animal Cruelty In Dog Abuse Case
Maria Borrell To Stand Trial Starting July 12 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The owners of two dogs authorities say were abandoned without food or water for months back in 2022 have pleaded guilty. On Thursday, April 6, Michael and Katrina Cain both pleaded guilty to two counts of 2nd degree animal cruelty. The Cains…
Read MoreMercer’s Lleyton Penn Breaks 26-Year-Old Record At Heart Of The Bluegrass
Timberlynn Yeast Herald Contributor It was a beautiful day as the Mercer County Titans hosted the 36th Annual AJ’s Heart of the Bluegrass Track Classic at Alvis Johnson Field. There were 32 teams across the state and West Virginia who participated in the track meet. The boys track team had a great day on Saturday.…
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