Lady Titans Softball Earns A Win Like No Other
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The 2024 Mercer County Lady Titans softball team (18-9) accomplished something no other group of Titans ever has on Friday, May 31, when they defeated Pulaski County (30-7) 4-3 in the 12th Region championship game. Mercer opened the tournament with a 1-0 win over Casey County on Tuesday, and were…
Read MoreWeekender For June 6—14: 400 Mile Sale, Picnic in the Park, 250th Parade And Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] You already know that Harrodsburg’s 250th birthday celebration—officially, its sestercentennial celebration—kicks off Saturday, June 8, with a parade beginning at Old Fort Harrod State Park at 11:30 a.m., but that’s hardly the only thing happening this very busy weekend. The 400 Mile Sale kicks off Thursday, June 6, with barn…
Read More400 Mile Yard Sale Runs June 6–9
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 400 Mile Sale returns this week, starting Thursday. June 6, and running through Sunday, June 9. Organizers are inviting everyone to discover the treasures of US 68, not just the barn sales, yard sales, and sidewalk sales, but in the small towns, local diners and country stores. The 400…
Read MoreGive The Gift Of Life And Win A Chance At Taylor Swift Tickets
Donate the gift of life and you might get a chance at one of the rarest things on Earth—at least right now—Taylor Swift tickets. All donors at the Kentucky Blood Center’s upcoming community blood drive on Friday, June 14, will be entered to win a pair of tickets to Taylor Swift’s Nov. 3 concert in…
Read MoreStorm Kills One Mercer County Woman, Causes Extensive Damage
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] One woman is dead after a storm rampaged through Mercer County and Central Kentucky early Monday. On Monday, May 27 at 12:53 a.m., first responders were dispatched to a residence for a tree on a house with a possible unresponsive person inside, Mercer County Emergency Management Director Brad Cox said.…
Read MoreSara Dunn Finishes Mercer Tennis Career At KHSAA Singles Tournament
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Last week, Mercer County tennis star Sara Dunn achieved the highest recognition of her over 10-year career when she was awarded the regional trophy in Danville. Dunn has qualified for the state tournament each of the last three seasons but finished as runner-up in the regional tournament in both her…
Read MoreLady Titans Advance To Next Round Of Playoffs
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans (15-9) faced the Casey County Lady Rebels (20-15) in the 12th Region softball tournament opening round on Tuesday, May 28, in Harrodsburg. Mercer, now the third-ranked team in the 12th Region according to KHSAA RPI, earned their second win of the season when they defeated…
Read MoreCity Commission Votes To Allow Mercer Schools To Paint Logo On Tower
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission voted unanimously—after extensive debate—to allow Mercer County Schools to paint their logo on the Industry Road water tower. The cost to add the logo will be paid by Mercer Schools. Commissioner Bubby Isham made the motion, but Mayor Bob Williams objected. “I am not in favor…
Read MoreWeekender For May 30–June 7: Yoga Festival, Porch Tour, Dinner On Main, Mid Week Market And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Another busy weekend as Harrodsburg gets ready to celebrate its 250th birthday in just one week. MYPATH—Mindful-Yoga-Practice—at Terrapin-Hill Farm starts Thursday, May 30, at 1 p.m.. The festival offers four days of yoga-related activities plus music, nature, camping, good food and fellowship including drum circles, guided meditations, nature hikes, journaling,…
Read MoreMagistrate Jackie Claycomb: A Closer Look
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Jackie Claycomb has represented Mercer County on the fiscal court for more than 10 years. As a resident of Talmage Mayo Road, Claycomb represents the third District, which encompasses much of the west central part of the county, including Talmage, McAfee, Ebenezer, and Jackson Pike to the railroad tracks. Claycomb…
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