Jail Committee Votes To Rebid Home Monitoring Provider
Counties Cancel Contract, Seek Alternatives Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer-Boyle County Joint Jail Committee has reversed course, voting to rebid a contract for their home incarceration program. Mercer County Jailer Bret “Chambo” Chamberlain and his staff were to install and remove the units, which officials said would only take about 30 seconds. Jail…
Read MoreMercer Fiscal Court Okays Purchase Of New Election Equipment
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court approved a provider for election equipment, but not voting machines. At their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31, the fiscal court heard from County Clerk Chris Horn, who said county election officials have been tasked with finding a new provider for electronic poll books. Horn said…
Read MoreMercer Archery Gets Closer To The Target At Lexington Christian
Casey Roberts Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer Archery competed at Lexington Christian Academy this Saturday, Jan. 28. The tournament featured top tier programs that proved to be a challenge for the Titans. The elementary team shot a 2603, and finished in fourth place after being positioned in second place for the majority of the event. Westin…
Read MoreInter-County Energy Gets $30 Million To Build And Improve 228 Miles Of Line
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $30 million to the Inter-County Electric Cooperative Corporation. The Rural Development investment will be used to connect 2,360 consumers and build and improve 228 miles of line. This loan includes $9,284,972 in smart grid technologies. Headquartered in Danville, Inter-County Energy serves 26,278 members in twelve counties in Central…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs’ Hot Streak Continues Against Fort Knox
Casey Roberts Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin girls basketball has been on a tear lately. The Lady Bulldogs picked up their third straight victory on Thursday, Jan. 26, over Fort Knox 56-28. Burgin appears to be hitting their stride with nine contests remaining on this year’s schedule. “Better late than never,” said Burgin Head Coach Keith…
Read MoreGet A Cool Shirt At KBC Blood Drive On Friday, Feb. 10
Give The Gift Of Life, Win A Cool T-Shirt The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a community blood drive on Friday, Feb. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). Donors looking to make positive change in 2023 have the perfect opportunity to make an impact by…
Read MoreWillie Thrasher
Willie Ray Thrasher, 75, of Harrodsburg, husband of Tina Renee Reynolds Thrasher, died Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2023, at the Bluegrass Hospice Care Center in Lexington. Born June 8, 1947, in Albany, he was the son of the late Raymond N. and Flora Ethel (Roberts) Thrasher. He was a retired manufacturing technician for Lexmark and…
Read MoreWindrell Hunn
Reverend Windrell Hunn Jr., 88, husband of Lena L. Hunn, died Monday, Jan. 23, 2023, at the University of Kentucky Bluegrass Hospital in Lexington. Born July 6, 1934, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Windrell and Marie (Bryant) Hunn Sr. He was called to the ministry and served as the Pastor of…
Read MoreRobert Hawkins
Robert Elwood Hawkins, 42, died Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2023, at his residence. Born Oct. 31, 1980, in Lexington, he was the son of Keith Hawkins of Lawrenceburg and Teresa Lester Deerwester of Danville. He had worked in small engine repair and was a member of Bluegrass Pike Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents,…
Read MoreElizabeth Bowels
Elizabeth Jane Bowles, 45, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Jan. 26, 2023, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born July 29, 1977, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Barbara J. (Siler) Johnson and the late Gary Ritchie. She was a housekeeper. Survivors, in addition to her mother, include: one daughter, Desiree…
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