Closure Scheduled For KY 33 In Mercer County
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning motorists of a closure scheduled for KY 33 in Mercer County. The temporary closure is necessary for cross drain replacement operations. On Wednesday, Aug. 16, Kentucky Route 33 will be closed at milepoint 1.0 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. According to KYTC, the alternate route is KY 1896…
Read MoreKentucky River Closures At High Bridge
A scheduled railroad maintenance project on High Bridge near Wilmore in Jessamine County will require periodic closures of the Kentucky River to all passing traffic on select weekdays this month. The Kentucky River will be closed at High Bridge from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, through Thursday, Aug.17; Monday, Aug. 21, through…
Read MoreWeekender Aug. 10–17: Meet The Titans And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s almost time for the Friday Night Lights. Get your chance to Meet the Titans at Friday Night on Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street) on Friday, Aug. 11, starting at 6 p.m. There will also be live music by Andrea Gross and Derek Isaacs, food trucks—Grillin’…
Read MoreLady Titans Golf Tees Off 2023 season
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County girls golf is entering its second season with its own coach—separate from the boys team-and its first season under coach LeeWood Goodlett. Having two head coaches allows for more specialization and a larger girls team. Lady Titans golf will be featuring many new faces this season along with…
Read MoreBurgin To Receive State Flooding Funds
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Burgin has learned they will receive $319,000 in state funding to alleviate flooding along Water Street. Mayor Joe Monroe made the announcement at the Burgin City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The state funding. Along with a $562,000 earmark grant from the federal government, will be…
Read MoreVolleyball May See ‘Entirely Different Burgin’ This Season
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Last fall, Burgin volleyball struggled to compete in region play but was without any senior athletes and was adjusting to new head coach Doug Rulon. In 2023 however, Lady Bulldogs volleyball has a strong core of seven upperclass,nen and an exciting group of eighth graders and freshmen to challenge for…
Read MoreFiscal Court Looks At Repaving Section Of Gell Lane In Salvisa
No Change In County Tax Rates Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court is looking into repaving a section of Gill Lane in Salvisa after residents complained. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8, the fiscal court voted to get a bid from Mago Construction Company, with whom the county has…
Read MoreDevine’s Needs Your Help To Win Best Corn Maze Contest Again
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is asking for the public’s help to win a contest. Devine’s is participating in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards for Best Corn Maze. They won the contest in 2021 and earned second place and in 2022. “We are asking again for your…
Read More2023 Looks To Be Rebuilding Year For Titans Volleyball
Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Titan volleyball Head Coach Lynn Flach has been at the helm of the Mercer County Senior High volleyball program for seven years. In 2022, the Titans had their best ever record under Flach, going 23-12 before falling to Southwestern in three sets in the opening round of region 12 play.…
Read MoreGigliotti Named CEO Of Shaker Village Of Pleasant Hill
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill has announced that Bob Gigliotti is the new president and CEO. Gigliotti succeeds Maynard Crossland, who retired in July after 12 years as CEO. Gigliotti has held several leadership roles since 2017 at Shaker Village, according to a press release, beginning as vice president of…
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