STANLEY GREEN
Stanley H. Green, 94, husband of Rilda June Stumph Green, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, at his residence. Born April 9, 1932, in Washington County, he was the son of the late Margie Young McGrath and Lorrell Green. He was retired from the maintenance department at High Meadows Apartments in Dekalb, Illinois, was a veteran…
Read MoreTammy Simpson
Tammy Lynn Simpson, 66, widow of Jeffrey Lynn Simpson, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, April 25, 2026, in Lexington. Born Dec. 16, 1959, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of Barbara Jo (Young) Leonard Faith and the late Jackie Leonard. She was a technician for the Ephraim McDowell Home Health and was a member of…
Read MoreJudy Schleier
Judy Ann Sherrow Schleier, 70, wife of Thomas Schleier, of Lake McQueeney, Texas, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Monday, April 20, 2026, at her home. Born Feb. 1, 1956, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Earl and Ina (Winchester) Sherrow. She was a graduate of Harrodsburg High School and the University of Kentucky.…
Read MoreBurgin Track Star Staying Close To Home
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Kate Hatfield has been a mainstay of the Burgin athletics program since she was a seventh grader. The track and field star that has also played tennis, golf, basketball and cheered for the Bulldogs this year. Hatfield has chosen to sign with Centre College to continue her education and her…
Read MoreSpring Into Giving At Kentucky Blood Center Drive On May 12
Hat in hand, the Kentucky Blood Center needs your help to save local lives. The nonprofit will host a blood drive Tuesday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street). Blood donation frequency has fallen flat this spring. Donors are needed at this upcoming blood…
Read MoreKFW Honors Sheriff Ernie Kelty
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer Sheriff Ernie Kelty received a certificate of appreciation from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. At the Mercer County Fiscal Court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 28, Kelty received the certificate from KFW officials. Kelty, who has served as sheriff since 2010, is not running for reelection this…
Read MoreCity Commission Approves Utility Rate Increase To Fill Federal And State Debt Requirements
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission gave second reading to ordinances increasing the city’s water and sewer rates. Chief Administrative Officer Stacey Maynard said customers using the monthly minimum would see less than a dollar increase on their utility bill, a 40-cent increase on their water bill, and a 48-cent increase for…
Read MoreHarrodsburg City Commission Approves Paving Contractor
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has accepted a bid to pave city streets. However, it’s still not clear when work will begin. In March, the city commissioners approved a list consisting of streets, including Larchmont Avenue, Linden Avenue, Veterans Park Drive, North Main Street, Commerce Drive, Cedar Street, Magnolia Street north…
Read MoreBoard Of Adjustments Okays Short Term Rental On Beaumont Inn Drive
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg—Mercer County Joint Board of Adjustments and Appeals has approved a new short-term rental near Harrodsburg’s historic Beaumont Inn. At their regular meeting on Friday, April 24, the board of adjustments unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Daynabrook Farmhouses LLC to operate a short-term rental at 615 Beaumont…
Read MoreSchool Officials Consider Traffic At New Elementary School
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Board of Education approved several change orders for the new elementary school, including one that will add two days to the project schedule and, officials hope, will increase traffic flow when the school opens. At their regular meeting on Thursday, April 16, the school board approved a change…
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