Earn A Chance At Free Texas Roadhouse For A Year At July 15 Blood Drive
Kentucky Blood Center’s Summer of Saving continues into July with a chance for donors to win free Texas Roadhouse for a year just by donating blood. There will be a blood drive for the Mercer County community on Tuesday, July 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South…
Read MoreMaddi Baker Wins Discus National Title At New Balance Championship
April Ellis Herald Staff With one powerful throw and a whole lot of heart, Mercer County Senior High’s Maddi Baker catapulted herself into the national spotlight last week by winning first place in the freshman girls’ discus throw at the prestigious New Balance National Track and Field Championships on Franklin Field in Philadelphia, Penn. Competing…
Read MoreSummer Shuffle, ‘Sound of Music,’ Independence Day Celebrations And More: Weekender For June 26—July 4
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Downtown Harrodsburg Summer Shuffle happens Saturday, June 28. The event is hosted by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. Enter to win a gift basket valued at over $500 by visiting six of the nine participating locations, which include Blackbird Bakery & Cafe (225 South Main Street Suite 100), LaFonda…
Read MoreFiscal Court Discusses Zoning And Noise Complaints
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court is dealing with issues as Mercer County transitions from a farm-based community into a residential one. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Kylie Donnally, acting director of planning and zoning asked for clarification on county ordinance on road frontage requirements. In particular, Donnally asked whether…
Read MoreTitans Stifle The Lions Amid Injuries
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High boys basketball team faced 12th region opponent the Golden Lions of Garrard County in a summer ball game on Wednesday, June 18. The Titans were defeated by the Marion County Knights earlier in the day, but were successful against Garrard in the 41-37 win. Off-season summer…
Read MoreMercer School Board Approves New Communication Policy For Students, Staff
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Last week the Mercer County Board of Education dealt with some of the complications of today’s connected world. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, the school board gave second reading to the district’s new traceable communications policy. Under Senate Bill 181, which goes into effect June 27, every…
Read MoreLady Titans Stroll Past Estill County
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans have the potential to put a great team on the court this winter. It was evident last season the program was in a process of rebuilding in Chris Souder’s first season back at the helm. The Lady Titans only graduated one senior this spring and…
Read MoreRed, White And BOOM! Independence Day Fireworks And Entertainment
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE: The print version of this article stated that the fireworks show on Friday, July 5, was being organized by Freeman’s Cane Run Marina and RV Park. That is incorrect. The show is being organized by local residents of Cane Run Cove. Members of the public will still be…
Read MoreHarrodsburg City Commission Approves $19.9 Million Budget
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has approved the $19.9 million fiscal year 2026 budget. At a special-called meeting on Wednesday, June 25, the commissioners voted 3 to 1 to approve the budget. Mayor Bob Williams, who’d questioned the budget when the commission gave it first reading on Monday, voted against it.…
Read MoreAshley Camp Road Dollar General Grand Opening On June 28
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Dollar General is hosting a grand opening event at their newest Mercer County location on Saturday, June 28. Starting at 8 a.m., the Dollar General at 121 Ashley Camp Road will provide $10 complimentary gift cards to the first 50 adult customers and DG tote bags to the first 100…
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