Athletic facility expected to cost $18.3 million
The Mercer County Board of Education continues to make decisions for the Mercer County Senior High School Athletic Complex. At the school board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Feb. 17, the board approved two documents, including the statement of probable cost. According to that document, the athletic complex is projected to cost…
Read MorePark board takes first look at annual budget
The Anderson Dean Park Board held its regularly called meeting on Wednesday, Feb. 18. The board reviewed its over $831,600 budget. Park Board executive director Stephen Ransdell continues to work on park improvements that have been neglected in past years. The board made budget adjustments to fund a $37,800 irrigation pump…
Read MoreBulldogs advance with win over Titans
The Burgin Bulldogs boys basketball team (9-18) beat the Trinity Christian Titans (0-29), 63-41, in the first round of the 46th District tournament on Monday, Feb. 23. The Bulldogs advanced to play the tournament host, West Jessamine, and Mercer County played East Jessamine on the other side of the bracket. This…
Read MoreMercer County Senior High’s Alyssa Pittman wins 2026 Bill Keightly Manager Award
Alyssa Pittman, a senior at Mercer County Senior High School, has been named the recipient of the 2026 William “Mr. Wildcat” Bill Keightley Award, a statewide honor recognizing an outstanding high school basketball team manager who exemplifies leadership, dedication and true team spirit. The prestigious award is named in honor of…
Read MoreJackson named Interim Fire Chief; City Sets Paving Hearing
The City of Harrodsburg held its regularly scheduled meeting on Monday, Feb. 23, at City Hall. Captain Austin Jackson was named interim fire chief to replace Michael Cox, whose resignation is effective at the end of February. Jackson joined the Harrodsburg Fire Department in 2010 and also served as a Mercer…
Read MoreLocal couple charged with abuse
A Harrodsburg couple was indicted last week for the abuse of people and animals. Last week, Gregory J. Crawford, 36, and Tabitha R. Crawford, 35, both of 300 Pheasant Drive were indicted on a single class D felony count of 2nd degree criminal abuse and 62 class A misdemeanor counts…
Read MoreMercer receives $2 Million to accelerate Bluegrass Innovation Gateway
On Wednesday, Feb. 11, $2 million dollars in federal funding for the Wilkinson Farm Mega Site Industrial Park, newly named the Bluegrass Innovation Gateway (BIG), was announced by U.S. Congressman Andy Barr’s office. The investment will help Mercer County continue developing BIG and position the region to attract manufacturers. This…
Read MoreStephen Johnson
Stephen H. “Steve” Johnson, 59, of Harrodsburg, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born Nov. 28, 1966, in Madison County, he was the son of Beverly (Underwood) Patton and the late Clarence Johnson. He was in hotel and restaurant management…
Read MoreMaroons sink Titans in fourth quarter
The Mercer County Titans girls basketball team (13-11) fell short 53-46 in the fourth quarter against the Pulaski County Maroons (19-7) on Monday, Feb. 16. Mercer fought hard coming back from a 10-point deficit in the first quarter and was tied in the fourth quarter until the Maroons ran away…
Read More‘Winnie the Pooh,’ Beginning Gardening and more
The ice is melted and its time to leave the house and participate in all the events going on in Mercer County. If you have a green thumb, or maybe you just wish you did, the Mercer County Extension office, located at 1007 Lexington Road, is hosting a beginning gardening…
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