Linda Miller
Linda Carol Miller, 81, widow of Ronnie Miller, of Harrodsburg died Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the University of Kentucky Good Samaritan Hospital in Lexington. Born Nov. 14, 1943, in Mercer County, she was the daughter of the late Evelyn (Casey) Warner Gritton and the late T.J. Warner. She was a member of the Pioneer…
Read MoreDudley Taylor
Dudley Dale Taylor Jr., 72, of Harrodsburg, husband of Sherry Lamb Taylor, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his residence. Born October 7, 1952, in Danville, he is the son of the late Dudley Dale Taylor Sr. and the late Roberta (Bryant) Jackson. He was a retired driver for FedEx Freight, was a member Cornerstone…
Read MoreChuck Phillips
Charles (Chuck) R. Phillips, 67, of Harrodsburg, formerly of Junction City, died Friday ,June 20, 2025, at his home. Born Dec. 11, 1957, he was the son of the late Ralph Phillips Sr. and the late Elsie Mann Phillips. Survivors include: two brothers, David R. (Mary Jo) Phillips and Thomas R. (Micki) Phillips of Harrodsburg;…
Read MoreNancy Dilzell
Nancy Davis Dilzell, 91, widow of Bill Dilzell, formerly of Harrodsburg, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, in Grand Junction, Col. Born May 11, 1934 in Harrodsburg, she was the daughter of the late McKinley and Elizabeth Davis. She graduated nursing school and was an RN, later became the Watchung Hills Regional High School nurse and…
Read MoreConnie Bradshaw
C onnie Maude (Jacobs) Bradshaw, 75, widow of Leo W. Bradshaw, of Harrodsburg died Tuesday, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. Born Aug. 13, 1949, in Stanford, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Irene (Leigh) Jacobs. She was a member of Cumberland Presbyterian Church and was…
Read MoreState Says Harmful Algal Bloom Confirmed On Herrington Lake
The state is reporting that a harmful algal bloom, or HAB, has been confirmed at Paradise Camp on Herrington Lake. A second area, near Tanyard Branch, also known as Redgate, is also experiencing bloom activity, according to a press release from the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet. The public is being advised to limit…
Read MoreLongtime Mercer County Soccer Coach Josh Culver Relocates
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County soccer fans were shocked to hear the announcement of longtime Lady Titan soccer Head Coach Josh Culver’s departure last Tuesday, June 10. Culver, one of the longest tenured coaches in Mercer’s athletic department, took to Facebook with a heartfelt message to Mercer County parents, students, staff and administration,…
Read MoreThe Puerto Rican Paso Finos, The Most Unique Horse In Mercer County
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] One Mercer County family has been working to preserve one of the world’s rarest horse breeds, all while traveling the country and enlightening people about its unique qualities. Xiomara Arias, her father, William, and mother, Teresa, first moved to Mercer County in 2015, settling on an old horse farm in…
Read MoreWeekender For June 19—27: Nappy Roots At Juneteenth, ‘Sound Of Music” And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Tickets for the Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of “The Sound of Music” are going fast. The play begins its two week run Friday, June 20. has only a couple tickets available, according to Ragged Edge. The Fifth Annual Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth Celebration happens Friday, June 20, and Saturday,…
Read MoreBurgin Mayor Joe Monroe Resigns; City Gives First Reading To Budget
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Joe Monroe has resigned as the mayor of Burgin. Members of the Burgin City Council were presented with Monroe’s resignation letter at their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 10. In the letter, Monroe said he was resigning “due to health reasons requiring full attention,” which necessitated “stepping back from mayoral…
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