John Borders
John Ollie Borders, 93, a longtime resident of Somerset and Salvisa, died Aug. 28, 2025, at approximately 1:30 a.m. at Arbor North Senior Living Facility in Jackson, Michigan. Born on Aug. 11, 1932, in Lebanon, he was the son of the late William Cleaver Borders and Mary Agnes Mattingly. Mr. Borders honorably served five years…
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Betty Jane Bloemer, 90, formerly of Lexington, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 2025, at the Brookdale Assisted Living in Nashville, Tennessee. Born Feb. 9, 1935, in Lexington, she was the daughter of the late William and Beatrice Moore Spalding. She was a member of the Christian faith and was a retired McAlpin’s Department Store sales associate.…
Read MoreLane Closures Scheduled For Lexington Road/U.S. 68 In Mercer County Starting Monday, Oct. 6
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of scheduled lane closures for Lexington Road/U.S. 68 in Mercer County. The temporary lane closures are necessary for cribbing work. Cribbing is a construction technique that involves creating temporary structures to support heavy loads. It ensures stability and safety during construction activities. It’s primarily used to stabilize or elevate…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Man Charged With 19 Counts Of Attempted Murder
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been charged with 19 counts of attempted murder. Ryan M. Tinney, 44, of Harrodsburg was arrested Wednesday, Oct. 1, after first responders were dispatched to the Parkview Guesthouse on College Street at 8:30 p.m. for a possible fire. According to a Harrodsburg Police Department Facebook post,…
Read MoreWeekender Oct. 2—10: Harvest Fair, Blessing Of The Animals, Jazz Festival And So Much More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Kickoff for the Kentucky Jazz Festival happens at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill on Sunday, Oct. 5. Blue Groove Jazz will perform at the Trustees Table starting at 4 p.m. Both local pumpkin patches are open. Daynabrook Farms and Greenhouse (135 Dunn Lane) is open Mondays through Thursdays from…
Read MoreTitans Cross Country Hosts Senior Night
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Cross Country hosted its final meet of the year on Thursday, Sept. 25, at Anderson-Dean Community Park. Before beginning the SK, Mercer took the time to recognize its four seniors: Roxanne Bogardus, Landon Bryant, Journee Humpert and Leah O’Dell. Bryant has been a part of the program for…
Read MoreMercer Band Tops Boyle In London Showdown
Ben Sears Contributing Writer [email protected] It was finally homecoming weekend at Mercer County Schools, and for the band, it was nothing short of a wild and busy weekend. On Friday night, Mercer Band hosted the 2005 State Champion Scottie Band Alum for a 20 year recognition ceremony at the football game. It was truly a…
Read MoreLady Titans Come Up Short In Clash With Garrard
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Lady Titan soccer ( 4-9-1) battled with two of the top-three teams in the 12th Region over their last two outings, beginning with a 4-0 loss to a relentless Southweste1n Lady Warrior (14-2-1) side on Saturday morning, Sept. 27. Before the much anticipated match-up, the Lady Titans took time to…
Read MoreTitans Meet Tigers In District Opener
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Titan football (0-6) opened District 4 play Friday, Sept. 26, against the Bardstown Tigers (5-1 ), whose only loss this season came against a stout Owensboro Catholic squad. Bardstown and Lexington Catholic are the newest District 4 members following KHSAA’s summer realignment. Despite their record, the Titans have…
Read MoreDriver Involved In Weekend Hit-And-Run Turns Himself In; Victims Are In Stable Condition, Authorities Say
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] An arrest has been made in connection to this weekend’s hit-and-run accident in downtown Harrodsburg. The Harrodsburg Police Department announced via Facebook that Sean Angel, 44, of Harrodsburg, had turned himself into the Mercer County Sheriffs Office. Angel was arrested and charged with leaving the scene of an accident involving…
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