Closure On New Dixville Road Extended Until Friday, May 22
A closure on New Dixville Road (Kentucky Route 1941) has been extended to Friday, May 22. Last week, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) warned motorists of a scheduled road closure on New Dixville Road (KY 1941) in Mercer County for a road slide repair. That closure, between mile points 3.0 and 4.0, began Thursday, May…
Read MoreWeekender May 7 To 15: Friday Night On Main, Pioneer Saddle Club And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Night On Main returns to Olde Town Park with live music by Katie Souder and Ethan Blackburn and Men of a Certain Age on Friday May 8, starting at 6 p.m. The event is organized by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission and sponsored by Community Trust bank. Vendors include…
Read MoreMercer School Board Awards Bids For $16.5 Million Athletic Project
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education is proceeding with their plans to build the Mercer County Senior High School Athletic Venue. At a working meeting on Thursday, April 30, the board of education awarded bids for the complex, which includes a new artificial turf football and soccer field as well…
Read MoreMercer County Residents Ask For Data Center Moratorium
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 28, at Campbellsville University Gymnasium to get the community’s input on proposed text amendments to the City of Harrodsburg and Mercer County zoning ordinances concerning data centers. And the community’s input, at least those who…
Read MoreLocal Track Teams Compete At CKC Championship
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans and Burgin Bulldogs track and field teams participated in the CKC Championship hosted by Woodford County on Friday, May I. In a loaded meet that included 17 schools, the Mercer boys team finished just off the podium, coming in fourth place with 99.50 points. The Mercer…
Read MoreLady Rebels Pass Titans In Seventh Inning
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans softball team (9-10) lost 3-5 to the Boyle County Rebels (9-10) on Thursday, April 30. The game was tied 3-3 going into the final inning and the Rebels were able to take a two-run lead late, and the Titans couldn’t answer. Freshman Reese Ransdell pitched the…
Read MoreMercer Boys Earn Win Over Region Foe Golden Lions
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans baseball team (14-11) picked up a 5-1 regional win over the Garrard Golden Lions (9-15) on Monday, May 4. Senior Ayden Stephens pitched the whole game for the Titans, striking out eight batters and giving up five hits. He was also the Titans’ best hitter, going…
Read MoreBulldogs Beat Titans In First Round Of Tennis Regions
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs girls’ tennis team came back to beat the Mercer County Titans in the first round of regions on Tuesday, April 28. Burgin celebrated their seven seniors before the match, honoring Kate Hatfield, Raegan Taylor, Taylor Isaacs, Emma Claunch, Brooklyn Pittman, Kennedy Peavler and Mariah Rossman. In a…
Read MoreWhy They’re Running: Local Candidates Respond To Harrodsburg Herald Voter Survey
April Ellis Herald Staff The primary election happens Tuesday, May 19. Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for one of multiple candidates in four local races. In three races candidates are contending for the Republican nomination: Mercer County sheriff, Mercer County District 4 magistrate and the Mercer County jailer. Two candidates are…
Read MoreDive Into Herrington Lake Season 2026
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Winter seems to be almost over and it’s finally time to do what Mercer County loves best: spend the summer on Herrington Lake. The local marinas are ready for another season. In addition to boat ramps, many offer dine-in and carry-out dining as well as live entertainment. Here’s a rundown…
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