Zoning commission tables proposed Dollar General until state weighs in
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission tabled plans to build a Dollar General until the applicants get state approval. The commission also heard public input on proposed text amendments to the Mercer County Zoning Ordinance, which include changes to minimum lot sizes in agricultural districts, among other changes. At…
Read MoreHarrodsburg City Commission reviews new budget
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE: The paper edition of the Harrodsburg Herald states, incorrectly, that the Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to the 2025 budget. The commission only reviewed the budget. They are scheduled to give first reading to the budget at a special-called meeting on Thursday, June 20, at 2 p.m.…
Read More‘1776’ at Ragged Edge, return of Toddler Times at library and much more
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The big news this week is the premiere of “1776” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre on Friday, June 21. This classic Broadway musical by Sherman Edwards and Peter Stone depicts the nation’s founding. The production stars Carmen Geraci as John Adams, Bill Nichols as Benjamin Franklin and David Parker as…
Read MoreMiss Historic Harrodsburg and Miss Juneteenth named
Lane Mills Herald Staff [email protected] All the festivities that started the previous weekend for Harrodsburg’s 250th included the crowning of Miss Historic Harrodsburg and her court. This past weekend, saw the crowing of the inaugural Miss Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth and her court. Miss Historic Harrodsburg The Miss Historic Harrodsburg Queen is 16-year-old Maddie Lawson.…
Read MoreTrey Reilly Takes A Shot At World Championship In Daytona
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County seventh grader Trey Reilly has had a season like no other. At only 13 years old, Reilly spent this past weekend competing with some of the best archers in the world. Reilly steadily improved throughout the winter and played an important role in helping the Titans to a…
Read MoreThrough Corning’s Gorilla Glass, Harrodsburg Connects To The World
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg is celebrating its 250th anniversary this month. While the oldest continuous settlement west of the Allegheny Mountains has a lot of history to celebrate, one aspect of life in Mercer County that tends to get overlooked is the role of industry. And there is no better symbol of the…
Read MoreCity Commission Approves Changes To Water Tower Logo Project, New Utility Rates
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission voted unanimously—after another extensive debate—to allow changes to the logos being painted on the Industry Road water tower. Last month, the commission voted to allow Mercer County Schools to paint their logo on the tower. The cost to add the logo will be paid by Mercer…
Read MoreAnna Kate Drakeford Plays In Final High School Basketball Game
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County basketball star Anna Kate Drakeford rounded out a 12-woman roster of All-Stars, representing the state of Kentucky in the annual double-header matchup with the Indiana All-Stars on June 8 and 9. Drakeford’s historic season in which she was named 12th Region Player of the Year, Rise Up Media…
Read MoreFirst Miss Juneteenth Pageant Happens Friday, June 14
On Friday, June 14, the Kentucky Heart of the Bluegrass Juneteenth Festival will be holding its first ever Miss Juneteenth Pageant at West Lane Park (345 West Lane). The pageant and the festival are scheduled to begin at 6 p.m. Juneteenth, officially Juneteenth National Independence Day, was named a U.S. federal holiday in 2021. It…
Read MoreVoters To Decide On Medical Cannabis In November Election
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has approved resolution 2024-5, which allows a medical cannabis option to be submitted to local voters. The state legislature legalized medical cannabis in 2023, but amended that law to expedite the process of licensing cannabis businesses in 2024. If the fiscal court takes no action,…
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