Weekender For March 13—21: Shamrock Shuffle, Farm/City Dinner, St. Patrick’s Day And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Hogtown will turn into a little slice of the Emerald Isle on Saturday, March 15, when the third annual Shamrock Shuffle returns. This year, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is partnering with APEX Promos to add a 5K race which will start at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street)…
Read MoreWhitney Johns Appointed Judge Of 50th Judicial Circuit
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Whitney Johns was sworn in last week as judge of the the 50th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Mercer and Boyle counties. Johns, accompanied by her family, was sworn in by Judge Bruce Petrie on Tuesday, March 4. The judicial seat became vacant when Judge Jeffrey L. Dotson passed away in…
Read MoreCity Takes Steps For Possible Economic Growth
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg got some great economic news last month, when Gov. Andy Beshear announced Earth Breeze, a producer of environmentally friendly laundry detergent sheets, would be locating a $5.9 million facility in Harrodsburg, creating 226 jobs. Hogtown may possibly be getting more good news very soon. At their regular meeting on…
Read MoreMercer County May Change Voting Locations In 2026
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County voters may have a different experience in the next election. While some voters may have to travel somewhat farther to cast their ballots, they will hopefully not have to wait as long as they did during last year’s general election. On Tuesday, March 11, the Mercer County Fiscal…
Read MoreTourist Commission Takes Over Oktoberfest
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is taking over Oktoberfest. On Tuesday, March 4, the organizers of the festival announced over social media the event would not take place. On Wednesday, March 5, the tourist commission announced they would be taking over the event. On Monday, March 10, Daarik Gray, executive…
Read MoreDavid Peavler
David Lawrence Peavler, 72, of Harrodsburg, husband of Cindy Peavler, died Wednesday, March 5, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. Born Oct. 11, 1952, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Lawrence Boyd and Lila Mae (Harley) Peavler. He was a retired employee from Modine Manufacturing and farmer. Survivors, in…
Read MoreThiessen And Fellow Bullfighters Make PBR Possible
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] In 1992, 20 bull riders decided to leave the rodeo and take a chance on a lifelong dream of theirs, making bull riding a sport of its own, rather than just one element of rodeo. Two years later the group had established a unique and enthralling competition that pitted some…
Read MoreMary Neal
Mary Ellen “Petie” Neal, 101, of Salvisa, widow of James Edward Neal, died Thursday, March 6, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. Born Dec. 8, 1923, in Fayette County, she was the daughter of the late Brent and Emma Jane (Durbin) Crawley. She was a nurse at James B. Haggin Hospital and…
Read MoreGary Lake
Gary Mitchell Lake, 63, husband of Lisa Gail Whitenack, of Willisburg, died Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Born March 24, 1961, in Marion, he was the son of the late Buford D. and the late Linda Pearl (Divine) Lake. He was a Baptist and farmer. Survivors, in addition to his wife, include: one daughter, Linda LeAnn…
Read MoreTitan Baseball Hopes To Improve On First Round Exit Last Season
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] After taking over the program in 2021, Cody Christopher led Mercer County baseball on an impressive three season stretch, in which they earned a 79-20 overall record and a top-3 regular season ranking in the 12th Region. Unexpectedly, in April and May of last season, the Titans lost nearly as…
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