Overdose Awareness Day On Aug. 31 At Olde Town Park
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) and Mercer Transformation are hosting International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). The event features music, speakers, free food and vendors. It will run from noon to 5 p.m. The theme for this…
Read MoreMercer XC is expecting another successful season
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Cross Country has been hard at work this summer working toward their goal of winning another Region 5 championship. Last fall, the Titans did what many didn’t think was possible when they qualified both boys and girls teams to compete at the KHSAA State Cross Country Championship at…
Read MoreTitan soccer shows signs of improvement despite narrow losses
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County soccer (0-3) had a tough start to the season last Tuesday, Aug. 13, when they failed to score in a 2-0 loss to the Danville Admirals (1-1). The Titan defense played a flawless game outside of two small but crucial mistakes that led to two Admiral scoring opportunities.…
Read MoreTourist Commission Creates Tax Payment Plan, Discuss Marketing
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is creating a payment plan for businesses that have fallen behind on tax payments. By law, the tourist commission is supported by the collection of the transient room tax and restaurant tax. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the commissioners discussed creating payment…
Read MoreLady Titans are on a roll
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titan soccer team has had an electrifying start to the 2024 season. The girls kicked off the season with a 4-2 win over Nelson County and a 6-0 win over Danville before taking down Henry County 3-0 on Saturday, Aug. 17. This is only the third…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Picked One Of Kentucky’s Best Small Towns For A Weekend Escape
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg has been named one of the best small towns in Kentucky to make a weekend getaway. That’s according to WorldAtlas.com, which bills itself as one of the largest publishing resources in geography. According to the website, Harrodsburg and the other small Kentucky towns “have it all—breathtaking scenery, fascinating history,…
Read MoreFriday Night Lights: Titan football is back in action
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Titan football made history in a number of different ways last fall. The 10-win Titans were the first team to achieve double digit wins since 2006, and only the third group to achieve the feat this century. They also achieved the program’s third district title since 2005, knocked…
Read MoreWeekender For Aug. 22—30: Farm To Table Dinner And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Farm to Table Dinner happens at the Mercer County Fairgrounds starting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a meal prepared by Jason Walls, executive chef of the Kentucky Castle. Meal includes choice of appetizers, salad, entree and dessert. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Mercer County Public Library…
Read MoreCU-Harrodsburg Women’s Soccer Prepares For A Promising Season
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Campbellsville University—Harrodsburg women’s soccer team had a strong finish to their 2023 season. While they fell in the first round of the NCCAA Division-II playoffs, they made strides in the right direction throughout the season according to Head Coach Samantha Travillian-Damschroder. They demonstrated their progress with a scoreless draw…
Read MoreKSP Arrests Corrections Officer For Drug Trafficking
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A correctional officer at Northpoint Training Center near Burgin has been arrested and charged with bringing approximately 23.9 ounces of a liquid substance suspected to be methamphetamine into the medium-security prison. According to a KSP press release, KSP Post 7 in Richmond received a call from Northpoint on Friday, Aug.…
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