Despite Injuries, Lady Titans Coach Souder Is Determined To Be Courtside For Season Opener
Larry Vaught Contributing Writer It may not sound like much but being “well enough to go back to work” is a significant milestone for Mercer County girls basketball coach Chris Souder. He was seriously injured in a tubing accident on the Lake of the Ozarks in mid-June when he suffered a broken hip, broken pelvis…
Read MoreElliot Casey
Elliott “Shane” Casey, 36, husband of Ellen (Van Gilder) Casey, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024, at home surrounded by his loving family. Born May 6, 1988, in Saint Petersburg, Fla., he was the son of Don and Lynette Casey. Shane was a member of the Pioneer Baptist Church, where he was a deacon…
Read MoreTitans Score 44-0 Homecoming Win Over Casey County
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans (4-4) had a much-needed week of rest and recovery over fall break before returning to Alvis Johnson Field on Friday, Oct. 18, for a District 4 matchup with the Casey County Rebels (0-8). Casey County entered the game having scored the second-least amount of points (14)…
Read MoreSimonetta Britton
Simonetta M. Britton, 81, of Harrodsburg, widow of John Matthew Britton, died Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Dec. 22, 1942, in Lincoln County, she was the daughter of the late Frank R. and Lucy Elizabeth (Smith) Muncie. She retired from Trim Masters Inc., was a member…
Read MoreWeekender For Oct. 17—25: Shaker Village Trick-Or-Treating, Rolling ’60s Shuttle And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Want to get out and about, but don’t want the hassle of driving and parking? Look no further than the Rolling 60s Shuttle by Bluegrass Community Action Partnership for adults 60 and up. Each month is a new outing opportunity, with drop off and pick up right at the front…
Read MoreHarrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission To Sponsor 2024 UK Blue-White Preseason Event On Friday, Oct. 18
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Blue-White Preseason Event on Friday, Oct. 18, will be presented by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. The event provides an early look at both the men’s and women’s basketball teams, led by Coaches Mark Pope and Kenny Brooks. It happens at Historic Memorial Coliseum in Lexington. Daarik Gray, executive…
Read MoreLearn More About State And Local Candidates At Forums On Monday, Oct. 21, And Tuesday, Oct. 22
The Mercer County Political Candidate Forum will be held Monday, Oct. 21, at 7 p.m. at Mercer County Senior High School (124 Moberly Road). The forum will feature the following candidates for the four seats on the Harrodsburg City Commission: Commissioner Missy Wilham Banks, Commissioner Charlie Mattingly, Commissioner Kerry Anness, Brian Steele, CommissionerMarvin “Bubby” Isham,…
Read MoreAnderson-Dean Park Received 286,500 Visits From 2023 to 2024
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has released attendance figures for local events from 2023 to 2024 as well as local attractions from Jan. 1, 2024, through Sept. 30, 2024. Of the eight locations selected for the first report, Anderson-Dean Community Park received the most visits. According to the report, Anderson-Dean…
Read MoreHarrodsburg City Commission Bans Employees From Using Medical Marijuana
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission voted to bar city employees from using medical marijuana. At their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 15, the board discussed creating a personnel policy for medical cannabis. The commission had already voted to not allow distribution and sale of medical marijuana within city limits. The Mercer County…
Read MoreDrug Take Back Day On Saturday, Oct. 26
The next Mercer County Drug Take Back Day will be Saturday, Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon at the Mercer County Fiscal Court Building (207 West Lexington Street). Participants are encouraged to bring all their unwanted, unknown, unused or expired prescription (narcotic and non-narcotic) or over the counter medicines for safe disposal, including pills,…
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