Burgin In Discussion About Harrodsburg Taking Over Local Police
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Burgin is in talks with the City of Harrodsburg about having the Harrodsburg Police Department take over policework in Burgin. Mayor Joe Monroe told the Burgin City Council about the negotiations at a special-called meeting on Friday, Aug. 23. Monroe said the city had received “zero” applications…
Read MoreJoe Hood
Ollie Joseph “Joe” Hood, 81, of Harrodsburg, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Aug. 22, 2024. Born Sept. 16, 1942, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Everett and Dorothy (Buchanan) Hood. He enjoyed playing tennis, studying American history, visiting historic sites, and old cars. He was a 1960 graduate…
Read MoreTrudy Sutherland
Trudy Gayle Sutherland, 81, died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born May 28, 1943, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Harold Thomas and Eudora (Dean) Sutherland. She was a 1961 graduate of Harrodsburg High School, was owner/operator of Harrod Cleaners and was a member…
Read MoreNancy Cornish
Nancy Cornish, 83, of Harrodsburg, widow of Billy Marshall Cornish died Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024, at the Ephraim McDowell James B Haggin Hospital. Born March 7, 1941, in Somerset, she was the daughter of the late Ralph and Elsie (Mann) Phillips. She was a retired business owner and was a member of the Southside Christian…
Read MoreCreating Family Memories At Devine’s
Finding Fun In Your Hometown Susan McGinnis Contributing Writer (Editor’s Note: Finding Fun in Your Hometown is a new series exploring fun opportunities in Mercer County.) In discussing the various avenues for local and affordable family fun in our community, one won’t go far without hearing the name Devine’s—a local family farm that has become…
Read MoreRagged Edge Auditions On Sept. 7, ‘On Golden Pond’ Premieres Sept. 20
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] “On Golden Pond” will premiere at Ragged Edge Community Theatre (111 South Main Street) on Friday, Sept. 20, and runs for two weeks, with Friday and Saturday performances scheduled for 7 p.m. and Sunday matinees at 3 p.m. One of the most beloved and popular plays of the American theater…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs fall short in clash with Titans
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Lady Bulldogs volleyball team has been hindered this preseason by the lack of a coach. The squad was not able to resume practices consistently until the appointment of a new head coach a couple of weeks ago. Jonesy McGregor, a former Anderson County High School volleyball player and…
Read MoreMeet Harrodsburg’s Pioneers At History Underfoot Tour On Sept. 14
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 19th Annual James Harrod Trust History Underfoot Cemetery Tour happens Saturday, Sept. 14, at Spring Hill Cemetery (529 North Greenville Street). Tours happen every half hour, starting at 6 p.m. and running through 8 p.m. During the tour, guides will escort visitors to graves where costumed interpreters explore the…
Read MoreWeekender Sept. 5—13: Pumpkin Patch Time, Raise Your Voice And Cruz On Chiles And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Fall is almost here and that means it’s pumpkin patch time. Fall Fest at Daynabrook Greenhouse and Pumpkin Patch (135 Dunn Lane) began Sunday, Sept. 1, and runs through November. In addition to the pumpkin patch, there’s the corn maze, pedal cars, playground, inflatable, small zip line, wagon ride, petting…
Read MoreLady Titans make history with 2A sectional win
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans (6-2) had an exciting and historic week of soccer beginning with the opening round of the Class 2A state sectional tournament. One week prior Mercer County dropped their first game of the season to the Lady Colonels of Bourbon County, 2-1. “It felt like we…
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