Rebecca Wilham
Rebecca “Becky” Lynn Wilham, 59, widow of Ronald “Keith” Wilham, of Harrodsburg died Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at her home. Born March 24, 1967, in Winchester, she was the daughter of Mary Ellen (Parker) Willoughby and the late John Willoughby. She was of the Baptist faith and was a CNA at Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation…
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Michael Ray Goodlett, 72, of Harrodsburg, husband of Karen Johnson Goodlett, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at James B. Haggin Hospital Ephraim McDowell. Born Dec. 11, 1953, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Charles and Cora (Gritton) Goodlett Sr. He was a retired lab technician in the Engineering Department of IBM Inc.…
Read MoreViola Grigsby
Viola “Pokie” Burns Grigsby, 96, widow of Marvin Grigsby, died Friday, May 8, 2026, at the Rolling Hills Health Care Center in New Albany, Indiana. Born July 15, 1929, in Rose Hill, she was the daughter of the late Howard Vincent Burns and the late Elsie Clark Burns. She was a homemaker and a member…
Read MoreFatima Dean
Fatima Dean, 95, of Harrodsburg, died Monday, May 4, 2026, at her home. Born Jan. 28, 1931, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late A.T. and Gladys (Sallee) Dean Sr. She was a member of St. Andrew Catholic Church and was a Spanish teacher and Director of Pupil Personnel at Burgin Independent School.…
Read MoreJoyce Cornett
Joyce Marie Cornett, 85, widow of Earl Wilham and Arvil Cornett, of Harrodsburg, died Monday, May 11, 2026, in Danville. Born Feb. 15, 1941, in Stamping Ground, she was the daughter of the late Everett and the late Margorie (Smith) Shepard. Survivors include: one daughter, Debbie (Tommy) Ashford of Harrodsburg, KY; four grandchildren and 11…
Read MoreWeekender May 14 To 22: ATOM Fest And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s time for A Thing On Main Street, better known as ATOM Fest 2026, which happens Saturday, May 16,in front of the Mercer County Judicial Center (224 South Main Street). starting at 2 p.m. ATOM Fest features three live music acts, food trucks, drinks and a lot of fun. The…
Read MorePrimary Election On Tuesday, May 19
The primary election happens Tuesday, May 19. Qualified voters will be able to cast their ballots at the following six locations. Voters may cast their ballot at any location regardless of their precinct. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. • National Guard Armory (500 Tapp Road). • Barry Vandivier Center (176…
Read MoreFiscal Court Gives First Reading To $46.5 Million County Budget
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading to their $46.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts July 1. The fiscal court also approved roof repairs, gave first reading to an ordinance giving the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission authority to run Anderson-Dean Community Park and heard a…
Read MoreHarrodsburg City Commission Okays Sparrow Lane Zoning
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has approved a zone change for a property on Sparrow Lane. The commission also held off on giving first reading to a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. At their regular meeting on Monday, May 11, the commissioners gave second reading to…
Read MoreTourist Commission To Take Control Of Anderson-Dean Community Park
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] County and city officials want the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission to take over Anderson-Dean Community Park. The park’s board of directors learned about the plan at a special-called meeting on Thursday, May 7. Mercer County Judge-Executive Sarah Steele told the park board that the idea first came up during meetings…
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