Lorena Crawley
Lorena Crawley 88, widow of Alvin Crawley Sr., of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, March 20, 2025, at the Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrodsburg. Born July 14, 1936, in Shelbyville, she was the daughter of the late Delois and Beatrice (Catlett) Peavler. She was a member of Providence Presbyterian Church and retired from Trim Masters.…
Read MoreMercer Softball Starts Strong
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans softball team (4-1) has had a successful opening week of play, beginning with a come-from-behind 11-6 victory over Casey County in the season opener. Three days later, Mercer scored eight runs in the top of the third inning and earned 11 hits in an 18-6…
Read MoreHolly Chilton
Holly Howard Chilton 91, of Harrodsburg, widower of Annunciata “Ann” (Williams) Chilton, died Saturday, March 22, 2025. Born June 2, 1933, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Kellis Holly and Margaret (Dean) Chilton. He was a retired lt. commander in the US Navy who served during the Vietnam War and directed the…
Read MoreCharles Cannon Jr.
Charles Franklin Cannon Jr., 79, husband of Veneida Welch Cannon, died Monday, March 24, 2025, in Lexington. Born Jan. 24, 1946, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Charles Franklin and Ruth Edna Rogers Cannon. He was a retired from IBM/LexMark and KOI and was a member of First Church of…
Read MoreMargaret Britton
Margaret A. Britton, 66, wife of Ronnie Britton, died Sunday, March 23, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born June 6, 1958, in Washington County, she was the daughter of the late Johnny R. and Delcia Pearl Southerland Curtsinger. She retired from Cricketeer and Aggie Sale Sport Shop, and more recently worked at Walmart…
Read MoreWeekender For March 27—April 4: Bass Tournament, Horse Trivia, Burgin Yard Sale And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] March Madness is here and UK faces the Tennessee Volunteers in the Sweet Sixteen at 7:39 p.m. on Friday, March 28. Local restaurants and bars will be showing the game, which is available on TBS and TruTV. Children’s Literacy Putt Putt continues at Mercer County Public Library throughout the month…
Read MoreMercer County Enters Inmate Agreement With Jessamine County
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County is entering an agreement with Jessamine County to house Mercer County inmates. This is the third regional jail the county has reached an agreement with in the past year. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 25, the Mercer County Fiscal Court approved entering an agreement with Jessamine…
Read MoreMercer Looks At Building A New Athletic Stadium
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Even while work continues on the new Mercer County Elementary School, the Mercer County Board of Education is looking at another big project: a new stadium at Mercer County Senior High School. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, March 18, the school board approved requesting letters of interest and proposals…
Read MoreMercer Grand Jury Indictments Include Strangulation And Theft
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Grand Jury handed up indictments last week on charges including strangulation, fleeing police, possession of a handgun and theft by unlawful taking. All charges are merely allegations. All defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond reasonable doubt in a court of law. STRANGULATION • Jared Davis, 28, of…
Read More‘Legend Dairy’ Blood Donors Can Help Save Lives On Friday, April 11
The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a community blood drive on Friday, April 11, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Youngs Park (530 Linden Avenue). Saving lives is a legendary act. Kentucky Blood Center is asking for local legends to rise to the occasion and donate blood at an upcoming drive in the community.…
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