Tourist Commission Approves $2.1 Million Budget For New Fiscal Year
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Mercer County Tourist Commission approved a budget of more than $2.1 million for the 2027 Fiscal Year, which starts July 1. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 10, the tourist commission gave second reading to a budget almost twice the size of the $1.2 million they approved…
Read MoreWeekender June 11 To 19: Friday Night On Main, Juneteenth, ‘Annie’ And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Night On Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). Live music by Jarrod Stratton at 6 p.m. and Raise One Up at 8 p.m. as well as food and shopping from 5 to 10 p.m. Hosted by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. Vendors include HogTown Barbecue Social…
Read MoreHarold Lanham
Harold Davis Lanham, 85, of Harrodsburg, died Thursday, Feb. 26, 2026. Born on Sept. 23, 1940, in Gravel Switch, he was the son of the late Hugh and Nora Lanham. He was a member of Carpenter’s Christian Church, owned and operated Lanham CPA and Lanham Real Estate with his wife, Marline and was an avid…
Read MoreRussel Gibson
Russell Wayne Gibson, 53, of Lancaster, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, in Salvisa. Born Jan. 30, 1973, in Manchester, he was the son of Kathleen (Henson) Gibson and the late Delbert Gibson. He was a member of Harrodsburg Baptist Church, attended Carpenters Christian Church and worked for Vulcan and Hitachi Automotive. Survivors, in addition to…
Read MoreTitans Softball Review: A Strong Foundation For Next Season
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans softball team wrapped up their 2026 season in the first round of the 12th Region tournament, falling 5-6 to the Southwestern Warriors. Mercer finished the season 14-14 and was the 46th District runner-up. The Titans have advanced to the region tournament in all three years under…
Read MoreBurgin Softball Review: Bulldogs Exceed Expectations In 2026
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs softball team finished the 2026 season with a 6-16 record and lost to the Mercer County Titans in the first round of the 46th District tournament. This was the fourth season under Head Coach Russel Jenkins, and he was proud of how his team finished the year,…
Read MoreLawrence Molnar
Lawrence John “Larry” Molnar, 81, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, June 5, 2026, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born Sept. 6, 1944, in Scranton, Pennsylvania, he was the son of the late Frank and Elenore (Pocius) Molnar. He was a retired electrical technician from ATR Manufacturing, was a member and minister for…
Read MoreMercer Baseball Review: 2026 Senior Group Will Be Hard To Replace
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans baseball team wrapped up the 2026 season with a 3-5 semifinal loss to the Danville Admirals. It was a good year with the Titans winning the 46th District Championship in an 11-inning fight over West Jessamine. This was the farthest Mercer has made it in the…
Read MoreMercer Athletes Compete In 2026 Special Olympics
The athletes represented their community with determination, sportsmanship, and heart during the 2026 Special Olympics Kentucky Summer Games. Oakley Allen Mathews delivered an impressive performance, earning 1st place in the long jump with a jump of 3.11 meters and 1st place in the 50-meter dash with a time of 8.75 seconds. Mathews also showcased his…
Read MoreCity Struggles With Harrodsburg’s Aging Infrastucture
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has its hands full dealing with Hogtown’s aging infrastructure, from a $1.4 million shortfall in their $19.8 million budget for 2027 to requests from citizens to repair vital infrastructure and damaged roads. The condition of Harrodsburg’s infrastructure became national news on Friday, May 29, when the…
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