Wilson Brothers Continue Family’s Motorsports Legacy At Mercer County Fair
April Ellis Herald Staff For Dustin Wilson and his brothers, Josh “Red” Wilson and Joe Wilson Jr., the roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber at the Mercer County Fair aren’t just part of the show–they’re part of a family legacy. What began as a passion shared with their late father, “Big Joe”…
Read MorePlanning And Zoning Commission Approves Tractor Supply Company
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg may soon be home to a new retailer. After a public hearing, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan submitted by Greg Glaser, P.E. and GBT Realty to build a Tractor Supply Company at 905 North College Street. At their meeting on Friday, July…
Read MoreDeadline To Apply For Federal Disaster Relief Is Friday, July 25
Homeowners and renters who experienced damage or loss caused by the April severe storms, straight-line winds, flooding, landslides and mudslides have less than two weeks left to apply for disaster assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The deadline to apply is Friday, July 25. In May, FEMA opened a disaster recovery center to help…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Holds Off On Signing Republic Contract
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has held off on approving a contract with Republic Services until they get more information on pricing. At a special-called meeting on Wednesday, July 11, the commission voted not to sign the contract with Republic after Commissioner Charlie Mattingly raised concerns about inconsistent information from the…
Read MoreBurgin City Council Renews Rumpke Agreement, Approves Staff Raises
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council renewed their agreement with Rumpke for garbage collection and also approved raises for city employees. At a special-called meeting on Monday, July 14, the city council approved renewing the franchise agreement with Rumpke with the option to renew after three years. Under the agreement, the garbage…
Read MoreWeekender July 10—18: Fun & Sun Fest, Hungry Harrodsburg, Friday Night On Main And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Fun and Sun Fest at Anderson-Dean Community Park happens Saturday, July 12, from noon to 6 p.m. The new summer event—a partnership between the park and the Harrodsburg-The Mercer County Tourist Commission—offers what organizers are calling a day packed with fun for the whole family including inflatables, food trucks…
Read MoreMercer County Public Library’s Yoga Program Is Thriving
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Free yoga classes at the Mercer County Public Library have been an essential part of the week for the several regular members that attend the sessions led by Sherman Fracher each Tuesday, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.. Fracher has been practicing yoga for nearly 25 years, and has held…
Read MoreOne Of The World’s Oldest Pastimes Is Attracting Its Youngest Generation
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] One of the world’s oldest organized sports, golf, has made an unexpected resurgence in the younger generations over the last half decade. A game that is often viewed as an upper-class activity catering to retirees, has managed to appeal to millions of young people; so much so, that golfers aged…
Read MoreSteele Brothers Reel In Success And Memories On The Water
April Ellis Herald Staff For the Steele brothers—Landan, Isaac and Silas—fishing is more than just a weekend hobby. It’s a bond forged by early mornings, friendly competition and unforgettable moments on the water. The trio first picked up rods and reels as young kids, introduced to the sport by their dad during trips to local…
Read MoreOut Of The Darkness,Kati Rhea Finds The Light
Hayden Gooding UK Now [email protected] The countdown to wedding day was on. It was only a few weeks before Kati Rhea and her fiancé, Todd Kleinjan, were set to tie the knot on their farm in Harrodsburg. The couple was working on the property to make sure it was in perfect condition to host family…
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