Weekender Nov. 27 To Dec. 6: Thanksgiving And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Garage Sale is being held at the historic Dedman’s Rexall (225 South Main Street) on Saturday, Nov. 30, starting at 9 a.m. Antiques, restaurant and household goods and more will be on sale. The Kazimers, the former owners of the Kentucky Fudge who recently sold the Vault, say they…
Read MoreBurgin’s Lynley Thacker Selected For National Office
April Ellis Herald Staff Burgin’s Lynley Thacker was selected as secretary of the first Future Business Leaders of America national middle school leadership council (FBLA). FBLA is a non-profit organization that helps students prepare for careers in business and business education. The organization works to bring business and education together through leadership development programs. Thacker,…
Read MoreGetting Ready For Holiday Road Trips
80 Million Americans Expected To Travel For Thanksgiving This Year Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] With Thanksgiving and the Christmas holidays approaching, local and state officials say they’re prepared for winter driving. “We’re ready to roll,” said Harrodsburg Public Works Director Frank Lukitsch. His department handles city streets. There hasn’t been a whole lot of…
Read MoreMike Sanford Elected Chair Of Bluegrass ADD
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mike Sanford has been named chair of the Bluegrass Area Development District. Sanford, the general manager of the Mercer County Sanitation District and the executive director of the Lake Village Water Association, is the first citizen member to serve as chair. Sanford is one of the new executive officers who…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Selected One Of The Best Towns In Kentucky To Be Transported To The Past
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg has been selected as one of nine towns in Kentucky that transports you to the past. Chanelle Hayes, a freelance writer for Worldatlas.com, called Harrodsburg a “treasure trove of history.” “Established in 1774 as the first permanent community west of the Allegheny Mountains, it holds a unique place in…
Read MoreBurgin Independent High School Earns College Success Award
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin Independent High School is one of 31 Kentucky high schools to earn the College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, the nation’s leading nonprofit school information site. Now in its sixth year, the recognition honors public high schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined…
Read MoreKaelin Drakeford And The Panthers Earn 16-13 Win On Senior Day
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Both the Eastern Illinois Panthers (3-8) and Charleston Southern Buccaneers (1-10) have lost several games decided by less than a touchdown in 2024. Coming into the game, they each resided in the bottom two spots of the Ohio Valley Conference power rankings. The Panthers recognized several graduates before kickoff, including…
Read MoreDavid Steininger
David Jay Steininger, 83, husband of Robin (Whaley) Steininger, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024. Born Jan. 16, 1941, in Carroll, Iowa, He was the son of the late Lloyd and Leta (Myers) Steininger. He was a Illinois College graduate, was territory sales manager for CertainTeed, assisted municipalities in the development of public works…
Read MoreJerry Sparks
Jerry Wayne Sparks, 56, husband of Kecia French Sparks, of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born March 3, 1968, in Fayette County, he was the son of the late Earl and Mary Willoughby Sparks. He was a self-employed tree trimmer, welder and formerly a Black…
Read MoreTitans Fall In Second Round Of State Tournament
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County football Titans ended their season on Friday, Nov. 15, in the second round of the Class-3A KHSAA State Playoffs after Christian Academy of Louisville (9-3) scored 21 second half points and won, 49-22. Mercer’s offense got off to as good of a start as it could, and…
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