Mercer Track and Field Looks To Make A Run At Another State Championship
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Senior High School track and field team has been hard at work this week in preparation for another strong showing at the KHSAA Class 2A state meet tomorrow, Friday, May 31, at the University of Kentucky track and field complex. Several Titans are well accustomed to performing…
Read MoreTwo Killed In Boyle County Collision
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Edited to add more information. The Kentucky State Police are investigating a vehicular collision in Boyle County that led to the death of both drivers. According to a KSP press release, the Richmond Post was contacted just before 5 p.m. ON Wednesday, May 29, about a two-vehicle collision on US-127…
Read MoreMercer School Board Approves $26 Million Tentative Budget
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education approved a tentative budget. The budget as presented by Finance Officer Amber Minor projects total general fund revenue of $26,623,910, an increase of $650,000 from draft budget, which was submitted in January. That includes a beginning balance of $5 million. The budget projects no…
Read MoreStephan ‘Big Mac’ Serrano, 12, Is An Ironman In Training
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County resident Stephan Serrano has developed a talent for competitive running at the early age of 12, and since last summer, he has regularly challenged himself with runs across Kentucky. Serrano first began his running story in London, Kentucky, last year. Initially Serrano’s mother, Mehgan Aguayo, took him to…
Read MoreMemorial Day Weekender For May 24–31: Native Dawn Flute Gathering, Ol’ Iron Rundown, Chamber Festival And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Native Dawn Flute Gathering returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park starting Friday, May 25, at 4 p.m. Three days of Native American music as well as traditional arts and crafts as well as food trucks featuring fry bread and Indian tacos starts Friday. For the full lineup of…
Read MoreTitans Baseball Season Ends In Nicholasville
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans baseball team’s (15-21) season ended at the hands of rival East Jessamine in the opening round of the 46th District tournament on Monday, May 20, at East Jessamine High School. It was a low scoring affair that included only 10 hits in 49 at bats. Titan…
Read MoreDistrict Breaks Ground On New Home Of Mercer County Elementary School
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Last week, school officials broke ground on the new Mercer County Elementary School on Industry Road. On Tuesday, May 14, members of the Mercer County Board of Education and school and construction administrators gathered at the site to officially open construction. The total cost of the project is $33.6 million,…
Read MoreFormer Mercer Standout Darrian Baker Excited For His Final Season With EKU
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Former Mercer County football standout and 2020 graduate Darrian Baker was recently selected as a representative of Eastern Kentucky University football on the Community Trust Bank 2024 Kentucky Collegiate All-Commonwealth Team. The pre-season recognition honors a handful of the best players on each Kentucky football program’s roster and includes elite…
Read MoreRamping Up For A Big Season On Herrington Lake
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] We’re heading into Memorial Day weekend, and that means it’s the official beginning of lake season. Local marinas are ramping up for another busy summer. In addition to boat ramps, many of the marinas offer carryout dining as well as live entertainment. While Kings Mill Marina Lancaster is temporarily closed…
Read MoreLady Titans Earn District Softball Championship
April Ellis Herald Staff Both teams were strong in the circle for the district championship on Tuesday, May 21, but the Lady Titans defeated the East Jessamine Jaguars 1-0 for their first district championship since 2021. Senior Ashley Howard was stellar from the circle for the tournament and recorded 24 outs. Mercer allowed only three…
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