Mercer’s Noah Nichols Wins Discus Throw At Nationals
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans track and field team made the trip to Greensboro, North Carolina to compete in the Adidas Track Nationals June 18 to 21. The four day event consists of over 8,000 athletes across the nation competing at the highest level in every outdoor track and field event.…
Read MoreChris Caton Leaving A Legacy At Titans Baseball
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Coach Chris Caton is hanging it up after 12 seasons with the Mercer County Titans baseball program. Coach Caton spent five years as the middle school head coach and another seven on the Titans’ high school staff. His impact went beyond wins and losses as he helped shape not only…
Read MoreTitans Earn Summer Ball Win Over Tates Creek
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans boys basketball team beat the Tates Creek Commodores, 61-49, in a summer ball matchup Monday, June 22. The Titans out-dueled the hot-shooting Commodores in a back-and-forth matchup. Mercer’s younger players had a good showing, and a fast-paced style of play helped the Titans get going on…
Read MoreLocal Man Indicted For Escaping Judicial Center
Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A local man has been indicted for his attempted escape from justice. Joshua Collins, 37, of 439 West Court Street, was indicted last week on a single count of 2nd degree escape, a class D felony. On or about April 8, 2026, the defendant is accused of…
Read MoreHarrodsburg City Commission Approves $19.8 Million Budget With $2 Million Shortfall
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has approved its budget for the new fiscal year, which begins July 1. At their regular meeting on Monday, June 22, the commissioners gave second reading to the city’s $19.8 million dollar budget for the 2027 fiscal year, with Mayor Bob Williams voting against it. City…
Read MoreBright Leaf Golf Resort Offers Mercer County Residents A Staycation Destination
April Ellis Herald Staff For Mercer County residents looking to escape the routine of everyday life without spending hours on the road, Bright Leaf Golf Resort (1742 Danville Road) offers a vacation experience just minutes from home. The resort has been welcoming visitors for more than six decades while remaining a family-owned destination deeply rooted…
Read MoreWeekender June 18 to 26: Juneteenth, ‘Annie,’ Settlement And Raid And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Sixth Annual Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth Celebration returns to West Lane Park on Friday, June 19, starting at 5 p.m., with the Miss Juneteenth Pageant scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Check the listings below for more information on Juneteenth events, including the Freedom Swing Golf Tournament on Friday,…
Read MoreDiscover A World Away Close To Home At Shaker Village
April Ellis Herald Staff As summer arrives and families begin planning vacations, Mercer County residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy a memorable getaway. Nestled among rolling hills and overlooking the Kentucky River, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road) offers a stay-cation experience that combines history, outdoor adventure, dining and relaxation—all just…
Read MoreTravis Stephens
Travis Eugene Stephens, 54, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, June 9, at his mother’s home. Born April 26, 1972, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Douglas Eugene Stephens of Lancaster and Diana Carol (Bottom) Hart of Harrodsburg. He was a graduate of Mercer County High School, was a self-employed truck driver and a member of…
Read MoreSilver Swimmers Water Aerobics Is Back At Anderson-Dean
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] Image Fitness and the Anderson Dean Community Park have partnered up again this summer to offer a free water aerobics class for ages 55 and up. The Silver Swimmers classes are every Monday and Wednesday at 10 a.m., with an hour of free swim after. Classes take place at the…
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