Hopping Towards Easter: 2025 Easter Preview
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Holy Week begins with Palm Sunday on April 13 with Easter on Sunday, April 20. Easter-themed events begin this weekend. Here is a preview of upcoming Easter events. The Beaumont Inn (638 Beaumont Inn Drive) will offer a Easter Brunch Buffet with seating times at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and…
Read MoreAfter Missed Pick-Ups, Harrodsburg To Re-Bid Solid Waste Collection
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg is rebidding garbage collection after receiving complaints about missed pickups. “We are in the process of rebidding our service,” City Commissioner Kerry Anness announced at the Harrodsburg City Commission’s regular meeting on Monday, March 24. Anness said the city will be advertising in next week’s paper. Anness said there…
Read MoreMercer Tennis Struggles In Season Opener
Kaleb Murray Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High School opened its season with a matchup against Wayne County on Monday, March 24. The Lady Titans had a tough break in this matchup, losing 0-5 as a team. Elizabeth Ayala lost 4-8 in the first-seed singles. Norah Martin followed up in second-seed singles with a…
Read MoreDonald Pennington
Donald Pennington, 85, husband of Rella Beasley Pennington, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Harrodsburg. Born July 14, 1939, in Clay County, he was the son of the late Mack and Della Hensley Pennington. He was a retired Osram Sylvania employee and a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his wife,…
Read MoreAnd They’re Off! Another Season At Keeneland Starts April 4
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] It has been just over five months since Kentuckians have enjoyed one of the Bluegrass’s most prized traditions. Race days at Keeneland will recommence on Friday, April 4, and continue until Friday, April 25. The historic track has been running spring and fall meets in the heart of the Bluegrass…
Read MoreDaniel Morehead
Daniel F. Morehead, 57, husband of Lisa Fisher Morehead, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the Select Medical Hospital in Danville. Born Aug. 2, 1967, in Butler, Ohio, he was the son of the late William “Bill” Morehead and the late Dianna Hurst Bennett. He was formerly employed by Hitachi and was a…
Read MoreSusie Kurtz
Susie A. (Green) Kurtz 90, of Harrodsburg, died Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at Stanford Crossing in Stanford. Born Feb. 25, 1935, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Dixie Mae (Warren) Green. She was a Christian and a homemaker. Survivors include: one daughter, Paula Durham of Bronston; two sons, Jerry Kurtz…
Read MoreUK Is Sweet 16 Bound
Austin Cocanougher Contributing Writer For the first time in half a decade, the University of Kentucky Wildcats are Sweet-16 bound. Fresh off a resounding victory over 6-seed Illinois, the Cats advance to the NCAA tournament, Midwest region semi-finals, to take on their border rival, Tennessee. With an opportunity to beat the Volunteers for the third…
Read MoreLynn Gilkison
Lynn Martin Gilkison, 66, husband of Cindy Gilkison, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at his residence. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Alexander & Royalty Funeral Home with Derek Baker officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at alexanderandroyalty.com.
Read MoreBulldogs Dominate Danville Schools
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Lady Bulldogs softball team (2-1) picked up two impressive wins Saturday, March 22, at Millennium Park in Danville. The second win gave the Lady Bulldogs a Class-A regional title. Eventually, the Somerset Lady Briar Jumpers (3-1) claimed the regional tournament win. Freshman Jocelyn Stanley came up huge in…
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