Weekender For Jan. 9—17: Harrodsburg 250th Documentary And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Because of the weather many offices and businesses are closed. All listings were still valid at press time. The Harrodsburg Historical Society will show the documentary, “The Harrodsburg Legacy: 250 Years In The Making” at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, starting at 7 p.m. Filmmaker Michael Breeding will…
Read MoreConnor Souder Named Sports Director At Tourist Commission
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has announced that Assistant Director Connor Souder will take on an additional role as sports director. As sports director, Souder will collaborate with local government, schools and community organizations to develop and enhance sports infrastructure, host new events and grow existing programs, the tourist commission…
Read MoreMayor Williams Will Be Keynote Speaker At MLK Day Celebration
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg Mayor Robert “Bob” Williams will be the keynote speaker at the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 20, at Harrodsburg Baptist Church (312 South Main Street). The pancake and sausage breakfast is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. with the commemorative march at…
Read MoreDanville Man Begins 2025 In Jail After High Speed Pursuit
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Danville man has begun the new year with a whole slew of charges against him, including wanton endangerment and unlawful imprisonment. According to the uniform citation, the incident began Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at approximately 2 a.m., officers from the Harrodsburg Police Department stopped a 2014 Hyundai Accent on…
Read MoreZoning Commission Approves Apartments On Pinehurst Way
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission held their first meeting of 2025 on Friday, Jan. 3. The zoning commission approved a site plan submitted by Crozer LLC for the construction of four single-story apartment buildings totaling 16,908 square feet at 200 Pinehurst Way in Harrodsburg. The property is zoned…
Read MoreCheck Out Harrodsburg Documentary At The Historical Society And On KET
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street) will present the documentary, “The Harrodsburg Legacy: 250 Years In The Making” during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. After the 30 minute film, documentarian Michael Breeding will make comments. A light supper of soup and crackers will…
Read MoreJohn Turner
John Weaver Turner Jr., 62, of Pensacola, Fla. died Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born Aug. 12, 1962, in Orlando, Fla., he was the son of the late John Weaver Turner Sr. and Sonya (Durr) Turner. He was a graduate of Biloxi High School in Biloxi, Miss.…
Read MoreOnita Thurman
Onita Marie Thurman, 80, of Harrodsburg, wife of James Ray Thurman, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 2, 1944, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Jesse Lyons and Betty Mae Walker. She was a graduate of West Side High School, received an associate…
Read MoreAnna Steele
Anna Bernice Steele, 94, of Harrodsburg, widow of Robert Paul Steele, died Friday, Jan. 3, 2025, at the Harrodsburg Health Care Center. Born May 22, 1930, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Clarence and Mattie B. (Lowery) Peavler. She was a homemaker, care giver and was a member of the Cornishville Christian…
Read MoreTyler Shely
Tyler Gilbert “Bud” Shely Jr., husband of Phyllis Ann Shely, of LaBelle, Fla., formerly of Mercer County, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. Born July 14, 1940, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Tyler Gilbert Shely and Sally Crook Shely, He was a teacher at Burgin High School, principal at Immokalee High…
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