Titans Take Two Of Three Against Tough Competition
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Titans boys basketball team (18-8) tipped off their final week of regular season play with possibly their most prestigious this season, a 60-54 win over the Ballard Bruins (17-7) on Monday, Feb. 17, on the Chris Souder Court. The Titans trailed by as many as 10 points before…
Read MoreBulldogs Brush Casey Aside On Senior Night
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs celebrated their boys basketball, cheerleading and band class of 2025 graduates on Monday, Feb. 17, before the Bulldogs basketball game against the Casey County Rebels (3-23). The Bulldog basketball program graduates two seniors, JT Boswell and Waylin Hamp. “We can count on him coming every night with…
Read MoreCity Government Class On March 24
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A class on how local government is supposed to work has been moved to Monday, March 24. Representatives from the Kentucky League of Cities will present “Government 101,” covering the basics of local city governance from 5 to 7 p.m. in the auditorium at Mercer County Senior High School (1124…
Read MoreWeekender For Feb. 13—21: Valentines Day, Maple Day, President’s Day And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A busy week with both Valentine’s Day and Presidents Day coming up. Winter Funfest at Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch (623 Talmage-Mayo Road) ends Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. Hours are Fridays and Saturdays from 6 to 9 p.m. The farm will be closed if weather conditions are not suitable…
Read MoreFiscal Court Recognizes Firefighter Justin Railey For Saving Child From Ice
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has recognized a local firefighter who helped save a child from the ice in January. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 11, the fiscal court recognized Firefighter Justin Railey of the Mercer County Fire Protection District for his quick thinking back in January, when…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Hires Law Firm To Investigate Complaint Against HPD
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission is hiring the law firm of Sturgill, Turner, Barker and Moloney to handle a citizen complaint against the Harrodsburg Police Department. At their regular meeting on Monday, Feb. 10, the city commission voted unanimously to authorize Mayor Bob Williams to sign an agreement with the law…
Read MoreMundy’s Lane Rezoning Withdrawn; Zoning Commission Sets Budget
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] An application to rezone agricultural property for business and residential development has been withdrawn, but the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission made decisions on other issues and voted to combine operations with the building inspector and their budget for the new fiscal year, which starts July 1. Before…
Read MoreTheresa Sparks
Theresa Ann Sparks, 75, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, at her residence. Born Feb. 10, 1949, in Manchester, she was the daughter of the late Asher and Daisy Allen Marcum. She was a homemaker and enjoyed watching church services on her television. Survivors include: two sons, James Gullett of Harrodsburg and Michael Gullett of Lawrenceburg;…
Read MoreBearcats Maul Lady Titans
April Ellis Herald Staff On their home court, the Mercer County Senior High Lady Titans (8-17) had a tough game on Monday, Feb. 10, against the Anderson County Lady Bearcats (20-6). Until Simon Kenton beat Anderson County on Feb. 4, they had a run of 23 wins on their own court. Mercer knew going into…
Read MoreMary Carmack
Mary Alma Carmack, 85, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Stanford. Born March 31, 1939, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Sidney and Mary Margie Taylor Monroe. She was a retired Shakertown housekeeper and of the Christian faith. Survivors include: two sons, Thomas (Kathy) Carmack of Stanford and Dwight (Stacy) Carmack of…
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