Weekender July 31—Aug. 8: 10 Minute Play Festival, Rhythm Rising, Crafts Fair, 127 Yard Sale And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A lot going on this week with the 10 Minute Play Festival at Ragged Edge Community Theatre happening on Saturday, Aug. 2, starting at 7 p.m. and Sunday, Aug. 3, starting at 3 p.m. The festival is the kick off for the new theatrical season and features six plays by…
Read MoreFiscal Court Gets Broadband Update, Okays New Tax Rate
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] On Tuesday, the Mercer County Fiscal Court received an update from Phillip Brown, director of government affairs for Kentucky for All Points Broadband about the $26 million project to deliver internet service to 3,332 unserved houses and businesses. Brown last appeared before the fiscal court in December 2024, when he…
Read MoreCounty Removes Lot Size Requirement From Agriculture Noise Exemption
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave second reading to an amendment relaxing lot size restrictions for exemptions for noise from agricultural production. Even after some residents spoke against voting to ease the restrictions, the fiscal court voted unanimously to exempt noise on all property zoned agriculture—A-1, A-2 and A-3—regardless of…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Still Hasn’t Signed Republic Contract
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Harrodsburg has still not signed a contract with Republic Services. City Attorney Norrie Currens said the city has still not signed the contract with Republic after concerns were raised about inconsistent information from the company about the 20 percent senior discount. “We have been forwarding the complaints…
Read MoreFederal Jury Awards Former Harrodsburg Firefighters $1 Million In Wrongful Termination Suit
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A federal jury has awarded $1 million in damages to two firefighters who sued the City of Harrodsburg for wrongful termination. On July 18, Judge Robert E. Wier of the of United States District Court Eastern District of Kentucky ruled in favor of Lt. Jamie Bottom and Capt. Derrick Steele,…
Read MoreGeorge Vaughn
George Ray Vaughn, 57, died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born April 17, 1968, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of Betty Steele of Harrodsburg and the late Morris Leo Vaughn Sr. He was a self-employed mechanic. Survivors in addition to his mother include: two daughters, Betty…
Read MoreKathy Baugh
Kathy Baugh, 67, of Harrodsburg, widow of Roy Baugh, died Sunday, July 27, 2025, at her home. Born Sept. 28, 1957, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late Marion and Corene (Baker) Pittman. She was a graduate of Mercer County High School, worked at Cricketeer and Keeneland in Lexington and was a member…
Read MoreTrent Zinner Claims Blue Ribbons In All Four Breeding Sheep Divisions
On Wednesday, July 23, the annual sheep show was held at the 198th Mercer County Fair and Horse Show. Trent Zinner walked away with a blue ribbon for Supreme Champion Ewe to go along with his Supreme Senior Showman award. Allison Goldie took the top spot in the market division with her grand champion market…
Read MoreFonnie Baker
Fonnie Baker, 81, husband of Darlene Moore Baker, died Thursday, July 24, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital. Born Nov. 2, 1943, in Mercer County, he was the son of the late Willie and Anna Byrd Carr Baker. He was a retired truck driver, having worked at Harrod Transport, and was a Baptist. Survivors in addition…
Read MoreAllie Arnold Wins Supreme Champion At Swine Show
The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show held its annual swine show on Saturday, July 26, and Allie Arnold took top prize with Supreme Champion Market Hog, Breed Champion Market Hog. In the novice division, Leah Toomey finished with the Champion Market Hog. In the showmanship divisions, Alexis Jones won Champion Senior Showman, Allie Arnold…
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