Banshees Outlast Lady Titans In Spring Break Tournament
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Lady Titans watched the game slip away early and couldn’t recover in a 9-0 loss to the Bethlehem Banshees on Saturday, April 8, at the Elizabethtown Sports Park. The Lady Titans struggled to put runs on the board and had a tough time defensively containing Bethlehem, giving up…
Read MoreThe Merry Month Of May: A Preview
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County is preparing for a busy festival season starting in May, with a lot of returning favorites. May is a merry month starting with the Kentucky Derby and ending with the long Memorial Day weekend, with farmers markets, car shows, festivals and more. Derby Day May in Kentucky means…
Read MoreWashington Takes Command, Hands Burgin A Loss
April Ellis Herald Staff After taking a little time off over spring break, the Burgin Bulldogs (0-6) were back on the diamond, Monday, April 10 against the Washington Commanders (4-8). Burgin struggled from the mound and Washington capitalized with hot bats for the one-sided win, 18-0. Senior Jacob Qualls and freshman Adrian Quiroz both made…
Read More‘Grease’ Is The Word At Mercer County Senior High School Starting Friday, April 21
April Ellis Herald Staff Beloved characters Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson will be back at Rydell High where they sing and dance their way through teenage love set in the 1950s in Mercer County Senior High’s production of “Grease.” A classic that has stood the test of time, “Grease” will have the audience wanting to…
Read MoreTitans Track Team Finishes In Top Spots In Myrtle Beach
Mercer County boys and girls track program traveled to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, for spring break and participated in the Beach Run Invitational for two days, March 31-April 1. There were over 40 teams from across the country. The Titans didn’t know what kind of competition to expect and Head Track Coach Terry Yeast said…
Read MoreFiscal Court Considers Lighting The Fuse On Possible Fireworks Ordinance
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court is looking at possibly taking action on fireworks. Although it isn’t clear what that may be. At the fiscal court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, Judge-Executive Sarah Steele asked for two magistrates to work on a possible amendment to the county’s noise and nuisance…
Read MoreTitans Survive Late Game Rally, Win 11-6 Against Wisconsin Team
Austin Cocanougher Herald Contributor How far would you travel to play a baseball game? Well, on Monday night, April 10, the Mercer County Titans took on the Indian Trail Academy Hawks, who traveled just 430 miles to get to Harrodsburg from their hometown in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Indian Trail, who came into Monday’s match up with…
Read MoreCity Looks To Add More Stop Signs
Harrodsburg Enters Agreement With State For Paving Funds Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Harrodsburg will soon be adding a stop sign at the corner of East Factory Street and Greenville Street. At the Harrodsburg City Commission’s regular meeting on Monday, April 10, the commissioners gave first reading to an ordinance that would…
Read MoreWeekender April 6—13: Spring Demolition Derby, Easter And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Easter is here and Mercer County will be full of colorful events with local churches and organizations holding Easter egg hunts and holiday services. Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). is celebrating its first week open to the public again by playing host to the Harrodsburg Kiwanis…
Read MoreCity Terminates Firefighters After Public Hearing
Bottom, Steele Tie Their Termination To Union Vote Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission voted—for the second time—to terminate two firefighters from the Harrodsburg Fire Department. At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, April 4, the city commission unanimously voted to fire Lt. Jamie Bottom and Capt. Derrick Steele. Bottom and Steele claim…
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