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Ronald Black

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RONALD BLACK Ronald Carol Black, Sr., 78, died Thursday, April 2, 2026.   Born in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Zelbert Black Sr. and Gracie Hulette Black.  He was a self-employed mason, was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church and was a member of the Masonic Lodge.     Survivors include: three…

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KYTC Announces Pavement Marking Work At Intersections In Mercer County And District 7

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pavement marking work at multiple intersections in District 7 including Mercer County. Contractors will update pavement arrows and lane markings at intersections, which requires applying thermoplastic. Work will take place Thursday, April 9, through Friday, April 10, weather permitting. Flagging operations will occur at all locations…

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Burgin City Council Questions Planning And Zoning Representatives

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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council questioned representatives from the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission about what would happen if the friendly little city rejoined planning and zoning. In February, the council voted unanimously to have the city attorney draft an agreement with planning and zoning. At a special-called meeting…

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Local Man Faces Drugs, Weapon Charges After Police Search Main Street Residence

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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man faces firearms and drug charges after police executed a search warrant. At approximately 4:43 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, officers with the Harrodsburg Police Department observed a male running from the residence located at 126 Main Street. According to the uniform citation, police stopped the individual, subsequently…

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Road Closure Scheduled On KY 1160/Talmage-Mayo Road

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The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled road closure on KY 1160 (Talmage-Mayo Road) in Mercer County for cross drain replacement. KY 1160 will be closed between mile points 9.0 and 11.0 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily starting Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 9. The roadway will reopen to…

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New Event Space Approved In Harrodsburg

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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Board of Adjustments and Appeals has approved a new event space in Harrodsburg. At their regular meeting on Friday, March 27, the board of adjustments approved a conditional use permit to operate an event venue at 435 Cogar Avenue. The property is zoned I-1 (Light Industrial).…

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New Mercer Elementary School On Track To Open June 1

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April Ellis Herald Staff New school construction is increasingly shaped by updated safety standards designed to protect students, staff and visitors in a wide range of situations. Modern school buildings now incorporate controlled access points, secure entry vestibules and advanced surveillance systems to better monitor who enters and exits campus. Emergency preparedness is also a…

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