Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission Proceeds With Interlocal Agreement To Assume Park Operations
April Ellis Herald Staff The Harrodsburg Mercer County Tourist Commission held a special-called meeting on Friday, May 29, to review the ordinance given first reading by the Mercer County Fiscal Court and the City of Harrodsburg, and to set an interlocal agreement allowing the tourist commission to take over operations of Anderson Dean Park beginning…
Read MoreFiscal Court Looks To Hire Courthouse Security Officer
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Fiscal Court held its regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 26, during which it approved a court security officer position for the courthouse. The new position will be hired in partnership with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. The officer will be responsible for courthouse security from 7:30 a.m.…
Read MoreHarrodsburg City Commission Moves Forward With Repealing Park Board Ordinance
April Ellis Herald Staff At the Tuesday, May 26, Harrodsburg City Commission meeting, commissioners gave first reading to an ordinance repealing the Anderson Dean Park Board, an ordinance they had tabled at their previous meeting. The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading at its May 12 meeting. With both bodies giving first reading, the…
Read MoreBurgin City Council Gives First Reading To $1.75 Million Budget
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council has given first reading to a $1.75 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. At a special-called meeting on Monday, June 1, the council reviewed a rough draft of the budget, which must be approved before July 1, the beginning of the 2026-2027 fiscal year. The…
Read MoreNew Dixville Road Closure Extended Until Friday, June 12, KYTC Says
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists the road closure on New Dixville Road (KY 1941) has been extended to Friday, June 12. The roadway will be continue to be closed between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. The previously scheduled completion of the road closure was Friday, May 15. On May 5, KYTC…
Read MoreShow Your Patriotism By Donating Blood On Friday, June 12
The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive Friday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street). In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, donors who show their patriotism by donating blood can receive a “United We Give” T-shirt and a voucher for a free…
Read MoreMercer Track Show Out At State
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans team competed at the 2A State Championship on Friday, May 22, at the Shively Track and Field Stadium at the University of Kentucky. The boys team finished third, scoring 50 points, just behind Lexington Catholic (51) and the winners, Covington Catholic (105.5). The girls’ team tied…
Read MoreDiana Adams
Diana Adams, 60, of Harrodsburg, widow of Earl Adams, died Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at the Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital. Born Aug. 21, 1965, in Jessamine County, she was the daughter of the late Virgil and Rene (Bentley) Wheeler. Survivors include: one daughter, Brandy Adams (Jesse) Brown of Harrodsburg; one son, Issac (Samantha…
Read MoreJames Browning
James Isom Browning, 80, husband of Stephanie Louise (Bartleson) Browning, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at jte Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Nov. 21, 1945, in Mackville, he was the son of the late Lloyd Sylvester Sr. and Barbara Frances (Young) Browning. He was a member of the Second Street…
Read MoreHand-To-Eye Audit Of 2026 Primary Election Completed
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials conducted a post-primary hand-to-eye audit at the Mercer County Fiscal Courthouse on Friday, May 22. County Clerk Chris Horn and Deputy County Clerk Bobbie Perkins joined with Sheriff Ernie Kelty and members of the Board of Elections: Democrat Keith Rightmyer and Republican Brooke Williams. Horn swore in two volunteers,…
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