Local Man Indicted For Escaping Judicial Center
Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A local man has been indicted for his attempted escape from justice. Joshua Collins, 37, of 439 West Court Street, was indicted last week on a single count of 2nd degree escape, a class D felony. On or about April 8, 2026, the defendant, Joshua Collins, is…
Read MoreCommission Approves $19.8 Million Budget With $2 Million Shortfall
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has approved its budget for the new fiscal year, which begins July 1. At their regular meeting on Monday, June 22, the commissioners gave second reading to the city’s $19.8 million dollar budget for the 2027 fiscal year, with Mayor Bob Williams voting against it. City…
Read MoreBright Leaf Golf Resort Offers Mercer County Residents A Staycation Destination
April Ellis Herald Staff For Mercer County residents looking to escape the routine of everyday life without spending hours on the road, Bright Leaf Golf Resort (1742 Danville Road) offers a vacation experience just minutes from home. The resort has been welcoming visitors for more than six decades while remaining a family-owned destination deeply rooted…
Read MoreWeekender June 18 to 26: Juneteenth, ‘Annie,’ Settlement And Raid And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Sixth Annual Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth Celebration returns to West Lane Park on Friday, June 19, starting at 5 p.m., with the Miss Juneteenth Pageant scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Check the listings below for more information on Juneteenth events, including the Freedom Swing Golf Tournament on Friday,…
Read MoreDiscover A World Away Close To Home At Shaker Village
April Ellis Herald Staff As summer arrives and families begin planning vacations, Mercer County residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy a memorable getaway. Nestled among rolling hills and overlooking the Kentucky River, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road) offers a stay-cation experience that combines history, outdoor adventure, dining and relaxation—all just…
Read MoreTravis Stephens
Travis Eugene Stephens, 54, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, June 9, at his mother’s home. Born April 26, 1972, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Douglas Eugene Stephens of Lancaster and Diana Carol (Bottom) Hart of Harrodsburg. He was a graduate of Mercer County High School, was a self-employed truck driver and a member of…
Read MoreSilver Swimmers Water Aerobics Is Back At Anderson-Dean
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Image Fitness and the Anderson Dean Community Park have partnered up again this summer to offer a free water aerobics class for ages 55 and up. The Silver Swimmers classes are every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., with an hour of free swim after. Classes take place at the…
Read MoreRita Shelley
Rita Carol Shelley, 69, widow of Cloyd (C.A.) Shelley, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at her home. Born Aug. 7, 1956, in Cub Run, she was the daughter of the late Cleo and Norma (McDowell) Meredith. She was a homemaker, volunteered at the Isaiah House and was a member of the Carpenters Christian…
Read MoreStanley Sallee
Stanley Joe Jennings Sallee, 76, of Harrodsburg, husband of Mildred Bernard Sallee, died Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Danville Health and Rehab Center of Danville. Born July 5, 1949, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Con and Lena Mae (Roberts) Sallee. He was a heavy equipment operator from Mercer Stone Company…
Read MoreDiana Hart
Diana Carol (Bottom) Hart, 73, of Harrodsburg, widow of Terry Brent Hart, died Sunday, June 14, 2026, at her home. Born May 24, 1953, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late William Bottom and Rosetta (Lanham) Bottom Cochran. She was a 1971 graduate of Mercer County High School, was a self-employed hairdresser and…
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