School Board Okays 3-Percent Pay Raise, Up To $58,000 In Starting Salary
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education has approve the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule, which includes a three-percent salary increase for all certified and classified employees, in addition to the regular step increase. This move will impact all extra duty stipends as well, officials say. The school board also approved a new…
Read MoreWeekender For May 29—June 6: Anderson-Dean Pool, Young’s Park Splash Pad, MY PATH, Color Our World, 400 Mile Yard Sale And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The water’s fine, so hop in. The pool at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road) opened on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. The pool schedule is modified because the Mercer County School District is still holding classed, in addition to the cooler morning temps. Weather permitting, the pool will open…
Read MoreMercer School District Announces Inaugural Class Of Athletic Hall Of Fame
April Ellis Herald Staff On Friday, May 23, the Mercer County Schools announced the inaugural class of their Athletic Hall of Fame. “Today marks a historic moment as we honor and celebrate the first 50 inductees—individuals who have left an indelible mark on our athletic legacy over the past 100 years,” said the school in…
Read MoreLady Titans Fall In Opening Round Against Boyle County
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titan softball team (I 4-14) suffered a season-ending loss to the Boyle County Lady Rebels (10-18) on Monday, May 26, in the opening round of the 12th Region softball tournament. Mercer played the final of four first round games hosted by Southwestern High School, and got…
Read MoreLocal Man Charged With Sexual Abuse
Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been indicted for sexual abuse. Last week the Mercer County Grand Jury indicted Joel H. Odell, 47, of 325 Tewmey Lane, on three class D felony counts of 1st degree sexual abuse. On or about April I, 2024, to Feb. 28, 2025, in…
Read MoreFEMA Ends Door-To-Door Survey
June 25 Is Deadline To Apply For Disaster Relief Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is closing out their door-to-door survey in Mercer County. The FEMA disaster recovery center at the Mercer County Health Department (900 North College Street) is still open Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7…
Read MoreHarrodsburg City Commission Gives First Reading To Utility Rate Increases
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg residents can look for some major changes when it comes to utility bills. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, the Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to ordinances authorizing sewer and water rate increases based on the consumer price index as well as policies covering nonrecurring Charges…
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