Donald Caton
Donald William “Don Billy” Caton, 83, of Harrodsburg, widower of Katherine Deloris Darnell Caton, died Friday, Jan. 19, 2024, at the Harrodsburg Health & Rehab. Born July 18, 1940, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Carroll “Red” and Katherine (Trayner) Caton. He was a retired custodian and bus driver for the…
Read MoreMildred Belcher
Mildred Elizabeth West Belcher, 94, of Frankfort, formerly of Harrodsburg, widow of Jesse Lee Belcher, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2024, at the Frankfort Regional Medical Center in Frankfort. Born May 17, 1929, in Anderson County, she was the daughter of the late Goley and America Serene (Childers) West. She attended Anderson County Schools, received her…
Read MoreWeekender For Jan. 25—Feb. 2: Pioneers Basketball, Pancake Day, Black Film Festival And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Catch some college hoops at Pioneer Heritage Night at Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Athletic Complex on Monday, Jan. 29. Harrodsburg is celebrating its 250th anniversary this year, and the first event of the year is this doubleheader with CU-Harrodsburg Women’s Basketball vs. Pensacola Christian College at 5 p.m. and CU-Harrodsburg Men’s…
Read MoreMercer School Board Approves Revised Uniform Policy
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education approved a revised dress and appearance policy. The policy establishes school colors—red (Pantone 185C), white, and royal blue (Pantone 286C)—and that all three colors must be incorporated in uniforms and approved by the athletic director, school principal and coach. Any individual, club, sports team…
Read MoreRuss Yeast Was Destined To Shine On The Big Stage
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Russ Yeast spent much of his childhood on the road with his family. He was born at the height of his father Craig’s football career, around the time he was drafted by the Bengals in 1999. Russ’ dad Craig was of course the greatest ever wide receiver in the history…
Read More‘American Pickers’ Look For Your Help To Rescue Forgotten Relics In Return Trip To Kentucky
The American Pickers plan to film new episodes of their History Channel television series throughout Kentucky in March 2024. American Pickers is a documentary series that explores the fascinating world of antique “picking” on the History Channel. The hit show follows skilled pickers in the business, as they hunt for America’s most valuable antiques. They…
Read More‘Big Z’ Is Finally Free In UK’s Win Over Georgia
Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff “Free Big Z! Free Big Z! Free Big Z!” These were the chants heard all around the Commonwealth over the past couple of months for Kentucky basketball fans. Up until last Saturday, Jan. 20, 7’2” Croatian Freshman Zvonimir Isvišić (nicknamed “Big Z” by the fans), had yet to suit up for…
Read MoreCity Commission Hears Complaint About Light From Domino’s Sign
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission heard a complaint about light pollution from resident Angie Newby. At the commission’s regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 23, Newby asked the city to do something about the light from the sign at the new Domino’s on College Street, which just recently opened. “It is on…
Read MoreBurgin City Councilwoman Melinda Wofford Runs All The Way To Hawai’i
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin City Councilwoman Melinda Wofford spends her days as an internal auditor at the Kentucky Public Pensions Authority, but after hours she has been working hard on tracks and trails across all 50 of the United States. Though she dedicates much of her time to volunteering and community service, in…
Read MoreMan Charged With Possessing Matter Portraying Sexual Performance By A Minor
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man was indicted after allegedly being found in possession of matter depicting a minor engaged in a sexual performance. John T. Matthews, 23, of 160 Rose Lane, was indicted last week on 10 class C felony counts of possession of matter portraying a sexual performance by a minor.…
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