Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading to an amendment to an existing county ordinance dealing with the abatement of nuisances, including noise from farms. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, July 8, the magistrates gave first reading to an amendment that leaves most of the original 2005 ordinance…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE: This post was edited to include more accurate information on the terms of the defendant’s bond. A Harrodsburg man has been arrested on child pornography charges. According to the uniform citation, the Harrodsburg Police Department was notified by the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force—a national network of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin residents learned that work will begin soon on finding a solution to flooding in the friendly little city. On Monday, July 7, the City of Burgin held a town hall meeting at the fire house. “I know that it’s been a long time,” said Roger Recktenwald, the grants administrator…

The Kentucky Division of Water & Department for Public Health have lifted the harmful algal bloom recreational advisory at Herrington Lake based on recent sampling results.  According to a press release, the latest testing indicates that toxin levels measured at 19 locations have remained below or only marginally above detectable levels for two consecutive weeks.…

Lane Mills Herald Staff [email protected] A cornerstone of local activity and commerce, Herrington Lake has long served as a landmark in Mercer County and the rest of Central Kentucky. Although it wasn’t always the simple, fun, summertime attraction that it is now—enter “Herrington Lake: Kentucky’s Marvel of Architecture, Waterpower and Nature” by Mike Holdren. Holdren…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two Harrodsburg residents have been indicted in their roles in sexually abusing a child. Last week, the Mercer County Grand Jury indicted Enos E. Gingerich, 24, on one count of 1st degree rape, a class B felony. Gingerich and Emma K. Barrett, 21, who both reside at 754 Greenbriar Drive…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Jamie Keebortz is the new mayor of Burgin. Keebortz, who has served on the city council since 2016, was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of former Mayor Joe Monroe at a special-called meeting on Monday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. “Do not call me, I will not help…