Paul Koeberlein
Paul Joseph Koeberlein, 59, husband of Karen Cole Koeberlein, of Lexington, died Friday, June 20, 2025, in Lexington. Born March 22, 1966, in Louisville, he was the son of Joyce Krekel Koeberlein of Louisville and the late Robert Koeberlein. He was a graduate of St. Xavier High School and the University of Louisville, was an…
Read MoreSara Dunn Reflects On Standout First Season Of College Tennis
April Ellis Herald Staff For many athletes, the transition from high school to college competition can be daunting. But for one former Mercer County Senior High athlete, it was a challenge met head-on—and one Sara Dunn fully embraced. After wrapping up her freshman year playing tennis for Centre College, Dunn is proud of what she…
Read MoreKentuckians Say They Want To Go Home To Old Fort Harrod
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A recent online poll found that Kentuckians want their ashes scattered at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). A survey conducted by Choicemutual.com, a life insurance agency, asked Kentuckians where they’d want their ashes scattered. According to a Choice Mutual press release, Kentuckians overwhelmingly chose Old Fort…
Read MoreGarry Coslow
Garry Wayne Coslow, 71, of Harrodsburg, died Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. Born June 22, 1954, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Charles Edward and Ruby Charlene (Jenkins) Coslow. He was a 1972 graduate of Mercer County High School and earned a welding degree…
Read MoreBarbara Bottoms
Barbara Black Bottoms, 91, widow of Glen Bottoms, died Sunday, June 22, 2025. Born March 27, 1934, in Mackville, she was the daughter of the late Willie Woodrow and Gracie Lee Boswell Black. She was the bookkeeper for Bottoms Engineering and Service Inc., was a teacher at the Second Street School and helped create the Frankfort Christian…
Read MoreJacob Sanford Shines On The Summer Camp Trail
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] As the summer heat ramps up and the KHSAA dead period approaches, one Mercer County standout receiver is returning from a summer on the football camp trail. Soon-to-be senior Jacob Sanford has been busy preparing for his final season in high school by facing tough competition on the camp trail,…
Read MoreFrom Friday Nights To Fast Tracks: Yeast Finds Therapy And Thrill In Horse Showing
April Ellis Herald Staff For most people, the image of a high school football coach brings to mind stadium lights, whistle drills, and game-day strategy. But for one local coach, there’s another passion that takes the reins—literally. When he’s not calling plays or motivating players on the gridiron, this Mercer County Senior High School Head…
Read MoreWeekender July 3—11: Fourth Of July, Mercer County Week At Shakertown And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Fireworks at Anderson-Dean Community Park happens Thursday, July 3, with the fireworks scheduled to start at dusk. In addition, there will be food trucks. The pool will be open until fireworks end. The biggest fireworks show in Mercer County, the 22nd Annual Lights Over Herrington happens Independence Day Friday, July…
Read MoreWilliam Allen
William Arthur “Bear” Allen, 66, of Lexington, died Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Medical Center in Lexington. Born Sept. 8, 1958, in Harrodsburg, he was the son of the late Arthur Fisher and Mary Willis (Allen) Young. He was a 1979 graduate of Harrodsburg High School and was employed at Kroger.…
Read MoreKaden Jones And Braylon Ellis Shine At National Bass Fishing Tournament
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Two Mercer County fishermen earned the experience of a lifetime last weekend when they qualified for and competed in the High School Fishing World Finals, in Grand Lake, Oklahoma. Mercer County Senior High School class of 2025 graduates Kaden Jones and Braylon Ellis spent three straight days on Grand Lake…
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