Alexnder Martinez
Alexander Martinez Alexander Mark Martinez, 65, husband of Lynn Martinez, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Dec. 5, 1960, in Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late Alfred Jesus and Elizabeth Elaine Walters Martinez. He was a graduate of Boces Culinary School, served as a…
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Susan Charnell Frances King, 81, wife of Robert “Wayne” King, of Lawrenceburg, died Thursday, March 12, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born March 4, 1948, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Charles O. and Thelma (Sacra) Nichols. She was a accountant for the Commonwealth of Kentucky and…
Read MoreTara Barker
TARA BARKER Tara Savannah Barker died Monday, March 9, 2026. Born March 8, 2002, in Lexington, she was the daughter of Dwayne Chris Barker and the late Rebecca Sue Howard. She attended a Brighter Choice Adult Day Training in Danville. Survivors, in addition to her father, include: one brother, Michael Royce Barker of Lexington; one…
Read MoreMercer winter guard places in top five, preps for finals
This past Saturday, March 14, the Mercer County Senior High indoor winter guard team travelled to Lexington for the last scheduled contest before finals. Bryan Station High School hosted the Tates Creek contest after the school underwent unexpected renovations to its gym. This was the last contest of the…
Read MoreTourist Commission Hires Firm To Conduct Lodging Feasibility Study
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission hopes to leverage data to convince a new hotel or motel to give Mercer County a try. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 11, the tourist commission voted to hire a hospitality advisory firm to perform a feasibility…
Read MoreFormer Humane Society President Pleads Guilty To Kennel Charges
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The former president of the Mercer County Humane Society will not be tried on charges of animal cruelty. On March 4, Karen Aubrey entered a guilty plea on two counts of violating a county ordinance concerning kennels. Aubrey was fined $200—$100 for operating a…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Historical Society To Host Program On Kentucky’s Traditional Music With Dr. Ron Pen
The Harrodsburg Historical Society will host an evening exploring the rich musical heritage of the Commonwealth during a special presentation titled “Echoes of the Hills: Kentucky’s Traditional Music” with noted folklorist Dr. Ron Pen on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 7 p.m. The program will take place at the society’s headquarters at 221 South Chiles…
Read MoreMercer Archers Compete At State Tournaments
The Mercer County archery team competed in the Kentucky NASP State 3D tournament this past weekend, Saturday, March 13-14. The state bullseye and 3D tournament was hosted at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville. With over 3,000 archers competing in just the high school division, it was…
Read MoreBulldogs Building From Ground Up Under New Coach
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs baseball team is getting ready for the first season under new Head Coach Eli Stratton. Coming off a 5-14 season under former Head Coach Chris Harkins, this new look program is striving for a competitive season fueled by a…
Read MoreWeekender March 19 To 27: Denim and Diamonds Gala, Baked Spaghetti Dinner And Zootopia 2
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show will host its annual fundraising gala on Saturday, March 21, starting at 6 p.m., at The Stables. The night includes dinner, dancing and a silent auction to benefit the fair. Only 200 tickets will be pre-sold and no tickets will be sold at…
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