Beware Of Bargain Hunters: 127 Yard Sale Returns Aug. 7
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Look out for bargain hunters, the 127 Yard Sale return Thursday, Aug. 7, and runs sun up to sundown through Sunday, Aug. 10, although many individual sales may observe different hours. While there will be sales practically everywhere in Mercer County, the biggest will be at the Smock Farm (3580…
Read MoreJennifer Eberwein
Jennifer Ann Eberwein, 49, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, July 18, 2025, in Harrodsburg. Born March 1, 1976, in Lexington, she was the daughter of Kevin Eberwein of Lexington, the late Wanda Carol Ramsey Ervin and Randy Ervin of Salvisa. She was a Visiting Angels Caregiver. Survivors, in addition to her father, include: one son, Kris…
Read MoreJenkins Sweeps Youth Division At Dairy Show
April Ellis Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fair and Horse Show kicked off with their annual dairy show on Saturday, July 19 at the livestock pavilion. Burgin student, Leah Jenkins, left with the hardware for the youth division after receiving the C.H. McRay Memorial Supreme youth female trophy and Supreme youth junior champion, supreme…
Read MoreElizabeth Baugh
Elizabeth Ann Baugh, 66, of Harrodsburg, died Saturday, July 19, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Medical Center. Born Sept. 19, 1958, in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of James Elmer Cooley of Harrodsburg and the late Joyce Vinyard. She was a manager at Finley’s Roller Rink. Survivors in addition to her father…
Read MoreTitan Boys Golf Shoots For Return To 2A State
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Boys’ golf has demonstrated a trend of success over the past few years, highlighted by back-to-back Class AA sectional titles. The Titans are forced to compete without their lowest scoring golfer for the last two seasons, Tanner Robins, but Head Coach Jay Anderson says that doesn’t change his…
Read MoreWin A Chance At Free Groceries For A Year At Blood Drive On Friday, Aug. 1
Donors can receive a gift card and a “peachy” T-shirt as well as a chance at a year of free groceries at the Kentucky Blood Center’s blood drive on Friday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street). Donors will be entered to win groceries…
Read More198th Mercer County Fair And Horse Show Promises Classic Fun And New Thrills
April Ellis Herald Staff The 198th edition of the Family Wealth Group Mercer County Fair and Horse Show, the longest continuously running fair of its kind in the United States, is set to return Friday, July 18, and run through Monday, July 28, with a packed schedule full of hometown tradition, exciting entertainment and family-friendly…
Read MoreWeekender July 17—25: Friday Night On Main, 198th Mercer County Fair And Horse Show And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Night On Main happens Friday, July 18, with Live music featuring Good Thang Lisa and Monte and Dad’s Mad at Olde Town Park. Check out the listing below for a list of all the food trucks. There will also be inflatables. The fun starts at 6 p.m. The 198th…
Read MoreWrestling Returns To Mercer County Fair And Horse Show Saturday, July 26
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Many Harrodians recall the scenes at Pioneer Days in 2021, as Mr. Pectacular clobbered his opponent Luscious Lawrence, successfully defending his Ohio Valley Wrestling national heavyweight title at the bottom of the steps leading to Old Fort Harrod State Park. Prior to OVW’s performance at Pioneer Days, it has been…
Read MoreDonald Divine
Donald “Butchie” Divine, 76, husband of Carolyn Divine, died Thursday, July 10, 2025, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born May 18, 1949, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Valace “Buck” Divine and Betty Louise Coyle Divine. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Vietnam where he earned two Purple Hearts, retired…
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