Learn How City Government Works On March 24
EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been edited because the meeting date was changed. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Learn how your local government is supposed to work on 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…
Read MoreWinterguard Shines In Winchester
Ben Sears Contributing Writer [email protected] The Mercer County High School Winterguard team competed in their first competition of the 2025 season this past on Saturday, Feb 1, competing at Roger D. Campbell Middle School in Winchester. They performed the first half of their new 2025 show, Heart Strings. Heart Strings was more or less, in…
Read MoreColts Win Second Matchup Against Titans
April Ellis Herald Staff After a 16-point win against West Jessamine on Jan. 24, Mercer went into their second match-up against the Colts a little too overconfident, and West made them pay for it with a 50-48 overtime loss. Mercer took good shots, but they either rolled around the rim or popped out. The Titans…
Read MoreWilliam Springate
William “Bruce” Springate, 87, of Harrodsburg, husband of Patricia Willhite Springate, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 10, 1937, in Sinai, he was the son of the late Clinton and the late Rebecca Gillis Springate. He was the owner and operator of Aggie Sale Sport…
Read MoreErica Floyd
Erica Suzanne Gyori Floyd, 53, died Wednesday, Jan. 29, 2025, at Aperion Care in Hanover, Indiana. Born March 8, 1971, in Middlesboro, she was the daughter of Jane Ader and the late Lawrence Ader. She was a graduate of Danville School of Nursing, worked as a licensed practical nurse and was a Baptist by faith.…
Read MoreLady Titans Earn Third District Win
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans (7-15) returned to the court after consecutive losses to two elite programs in Spencer County (16-5) and District 46 foe West Jessamine (17-5) on Monday, Feb. 3, in a matchup with the Burgin Lady Bulldogs (8-11) in Jack Coleman Sr. Gymnasium. Lady Bulldog sophomore Kynlee…
Read MoreOmer Casey
Omer Sherman Casey, 94, husband of Bettye (League) Casey, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 2025, at Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. Born June 1, 1930, in Boyle County, he was the son of the late Omer D. and Christine (Hillard) Casey. He was a member and elder at Magnolia Christian Church, an Air…
Read MoreBurgin Celebrates Homecoming With One Win, One Loss, Plenty Of Bulldog Spirit
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin Independent tipped off its 2025 Homecoming festivities on Saturday, Feb. 1, with a fantastic performance from the Lady Bulldogs basketball team (8-11). The Lady Bulldogs, led by Head Coach Keith Monson, built a strong lead early behind excellent defense and three-point shooting, and never looked back after gaining a…
Read MoreJerry Brown
Jerry Thomas Brown, 80, died Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born April 24, 1944, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Hazel Sherrod and James William Brown. He was a home builder and owner of the J.T. Brown Construction company. Survivors include: two daughters, Jennifer…
Read MoreDonate At Community Blood Drive On Friday, Feb. 14
The Kentucky Blood Center will host a drive for Mercer County on Friday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Youngs Park (530 Linden Avenue). All registered donors at this upcoming drive will receive an “I Love KY Blood Donors” long-sleeve shirt (while supplies last). Starting in January, all blood drives will move…
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