Blood Drive On Friday, Aug. 9
The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a blood drive on Friday, Aug. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). As fun as summer is, it’s a tough time on the blood supply. Donors can ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable season for everyone by donating blood.…
Read MoreTitans Golf Looks To Build On Last Year’s Success
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High School boys golf team tee’d off the 2024 season this past Tuesday, July 23, when they traveled to Cherry Blossom Golf Club in Georgetown for 18 holes. One day later, the Titans made the trip to Shelby County to compete in the Rocket Classic. Head…
Read MoreBroadband Update: All Points, State, Still Working On Contract
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court received an update on the project to provide broadband internet service to unserved residents. The fiscal court voted in June 2022 to enter a partnership with All Points Broadband to expand internet service throughout the county. The plan is to provide fiber internet service to…
Read MoreHolt, Wilson And Keller Inducted Into Hall Of Fame
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] On Saturday, July 27, before the final night of the horse show at the 2024 Mercer County Fair and Horse Show, the fair board and the community took the time to honor the efforts of three men—Woody Holt, the late “Big Joe” Wilson and the late Ricky Keller—whose work made…
Read MoreAfter 33 Years, Robin Ison Is Checking Out Of The Library
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street) is hosting a celebration on Thursday, July 25, from 4 to 7 p.m. Robin Ison is checking out after 33 years at the library. “I’ve only been director at the library for 28 years,” Ison said. Ison’s time at the library…
Read MoreKentuckians In Paris: A Preview Of Olympic Athletes With Kentucky Ties
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The state of Kentucky will be well represented at the 2024 Olympic Games. More than 30 competitors who were born, raised in or educated in Kentucky will be chasing a gold medal in Paris, France, which is hosting the games for the first time since 1924. The most notable competitors…
Read MoreLeah Jenkins Sweeps Youth Division At Dairy Show
Mercer County Fair Dairy Show Results Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show kicked off with their annual dairy show on Saturday, July 20, at the livestock pavilion. Burgin student Leah Jenkins left with the hardware for the youth division after receiving the C.H. McRay Memorial Supreme Youth Female trophy…
Read MoreTwo Indicted For Making False Reports
Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two Mercer County residents have been indicted on multiple counts of filing false reports over the past year. Dakota L. Milton, 21, and Anastasia M. Wellbaum, 23, both of 851 South College Street No. A12, Harrodsburg, were indicted by the Mercer County Grand Jury last week on…
Read MoreEnjoy Arts, Food And Music At Shaker Village Craft Fair Starting Aug. 3
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s time for the 2024 Craft Fair. More than 80 artists and artisans from all over Kentucky—and as far away as Minnesota—will display their wares at the 2024 Craft Fair this weekend at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill. The craft fair happens from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday,…
Read MoreCity Bids Out Streets For Repairs—Including Lexington Street
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission approved putting out a list of city streets for paving. They also addressed a resident’s question about a local roadway and approved bidding out repairs for Lexington Street. At their regular meeting on Monday, July 22, the city commission approved a list of streets to be…
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