AmeriPro Health To Host Public Meet And Greets On Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County’s new ambulance service provider, AmeriPro Health, will host community meet and greets on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mercer County Fiscal Courthouse (207 West Lexington Street). The events will be the public’s first opportunity to meet the AmeriPro EMS…
Read More$21 Million In State Funds To Support Industrial Park, 250th And Roads
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] More than $21 million in state funding will be invested in Mercer County thanks to appropriations made during the Kentucky General Assembly’s recently concluded legislative session. The funds will go to a planned industrial park, Harrodsburg’s 250th anniversary and local road maintenance. “House Bills 1 and 6 provide Mercer County…
Read More‘Anastasia’ Takes The Stage At Mercer County Senior High School
April Ellis Herald Staff For many children, princess movies like “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Little Mermaid” were the best entertainment. Joyful songs, beautiful dresses and magical kingdoms in faraway lands never failed to enchant. However, little kids aren’t the only ones who enjoy a good princess story. The 1997 movie “Anastasia” has entertained…
Read MoreBurgin Baseball Battles With 12th Region Opponent
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs (0-16) played a home doubleheader with the McCreary Central Raiders (17-3) on Saturday, April 20. The Bulldogs gave the fourth ranked, and highest scoring squad in the 12th Region a run for their money in the opening game, but both contests ended after five innings and Burgin…
Read MoreBurgin Schools Remember Columbine Anniversary With Rachel’s Challenge
April Ellis Herald Staff Last week, the nation recognized the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, where 12 students and one teacher were gunned down by two students. More than 370,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since Columbine, according statistics compiled by the Washington Post. Meaningful connections between students, faculty, and…
Read MoreTitans Rally Against Somerset
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans baseball team (13-12) rallied in a convincing 12-2 win over Somerset (14-9) on Saturday evening, April 20. The Titans had previously lost two games against Bullitt Central and Frederick Douglass and only scored one run in the process. Somerset had two players single in the top…
Read MoreHarrodsburg And MAFEW To Renegotiate Armory Lease
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission terminated their lease with Mercer Area Family and Education and Wellness (MAFEW) for the National Guard Armory on College Street. The city and MAFEW will negotiate a new lease for the property. After an extensive executive session Monday, Mayor Bob Williams moved to terminate the lease…
Read MoreLady Bulldogs Look Golden Against Fort Knox
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Lady Bulldogs softball team (5-8) put on an offensive showcase during their doubleheader with Fort Knox (2-13) on Saturday, April 20. Burgin outscored the Lady Eagles by an amazing 23 runs to five over two games. The Lady Bulldogs second game of the day was just as successful…
Read More‘James Harrod’ Auditions, ‘Anastasia’ And More: Weekender For April 25—May 3
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Auditions for “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” at will be held Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the James Harrod Amphitheater (100 South College Street). They are also offering sponsorships for the 2024 season. All sponsorships include recognition in print and social media advertising.…
Read MoreFaith Wilsher
Shelby Jean Long, 82, widow of Bobby Gene Long, died Wednesday, April 17, 2024, at her residence. Born Oct. 3, 1941, in Garrard County, she was the daughter of the late Ray and Flora Mae Merchant Berchtold. She had worked at Cricketeer and managed Harrodstown Motor Inn and was a member and organist at Fellowship…
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