Weekender For Aug. 8—16: Rhythm Rising, Friday Night On Main, Goat Yoga, Pioneer Days And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] You can hear a great weekend coming up, with the Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm bringing three days of music to Mercer County. The gates open at noon on Friday, Aug. 9, with the opening ceremony at the pavilion starting at 2 p.m. Friday Night On Main at Olde…
Read MoreTrilogy Health Services Adding 32 Units To The Willows At Harrodsburg
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Trilogy Health Services is expanding at the Willows at Harrodsburg. According to a press release, the investment is aimed to address the growing demand for senior living accommodations and services. Trilogy said it is part of a bigger investment the company is making across the Midwest to senior living and…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Historical Society Wants You To Be Another Brick In The Wall
Fundraising Campaign To Renovate Morgan Row Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Historical Society wants you to be another brick in the wall. They are holding a brick campaign to support—financially—Morgan Row, the historic headquarters of the Harrodsburg Historical Society. By purchasing a commemorative brick, you can help support building repairs and maintenance projects…
Read MorePioneer Days Returns Thursday, Aug. 15
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Organizers of the 12th annual Pioneer Days Festival are calling it Mercer County’s second chance to celebrate Harrodsburg’s 250th anniversary. They’re bringing back events from the 250th celebration, which people complained about missing the first time, including “the Trial of James Bridges” play and the Ghost Walk at the Cemetery,…
Read MoreCort Flach Wins Supreme And Reserve Supreme At Swine Show
The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show held its annual swine show on Saturday, July 27, and Cort Flach of Harrodsburg dominated this year’s event, winning the coveted titles of Supreme Champion Market Hog and Reserve Supreme Champion Market Hog. In the novice division, Gus Hager finished with the Champion Market Hog. In the showmanship…
Read MoreHinkle Girls Win Sheep Show With Supreme Champion Ewe
On Wednesday, July 24, the annual sheep show was held at the Mercer County Fair and Horse Show. The Hinkle family of Harrodsburg, with first year exhibitors Maelynn and Molli exhibiting, won the Supreme Champion Ewe. The Hinkle girls carry on the long-standing tradition of the Nichols family exhibiting sheep at the fair. Want to…
Read MoreCarlton And Leitenberger Lead Lady Titan Golf Into New Season
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County girls golf team took some time to adjust in their first season with Head Coach Leewood Goodlett at the helm. None of the Lady Titans qualified for the 4th Region tournament in 2023, and Goodlett has been doing her best this offseason to help improve their game.…
Read MoreMercer County Fiscal Court Votes To Enter New Jail Contract With Woodford County, Inmates Remain At Boyle County Detention Center
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer and Boyle Counties have still not quite parted ways when it comes to housing jail inmates. At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 23, the Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to end the interlocal agreement, which was ratified by both counties in 1996. At their regular meeting on Tuesday,…
Read MoreWeekender Aug. 1—9: 127 Yard Sale, Crafts Fair And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s a very busy weekend with the 127 Yard Sale starting Thursday, Aug. 1, and running through Sunday, Aug. 4. While there will be sales practically everywhere in Mercer County, the biggest will be at the Smock Farm (3580 Louisville Road) where more than 100 vendors have their wares on…
Read MoreCatch The 10-Minute Play Festival At Ragged Edge Community Theatre
Ragged Edge Community Theatre has a lot of activity coming up, beginning with the 10-Minute Play Fest, which happens Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4. Ragged Edge gave aspiring writers, directors and performers two props to build a story on and one week to write and rehearse a 10-minute play. The audience will get…
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