Jaguars End Titans’ Baseball District Hopes
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titan baseball team (16-16) faced the East Jessamine Jaguars (17-14) for the third time this season in the opening round of the 46th District Tournament held at the Mercer County baseball complex on Monday, May 19. Mercer and East Jessamine are very evenly matched, as shown in…
Read MoreMercer Track Athletes Advance To State
Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County track and field team has been turning heads across the state in recent weeks with several athletes achieving new heights at the Central Kentucky Conference Championships, but their intentions have always been for another run at the state title and qualifying at regions on Monday, May 19, in…
Read MoreWeekender May 22—30: Native Dawn, Ol’ Iron, Chamber Music, Memorial Day And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Native Dawn Flute Gathering returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) with a weekend of Native American music as well as food—including fry bread and Indian tacos—and handmade arts and crafts from Friday May 23, through Sunday, May 25. The event is organized by Angie…
Read MoreBurgin Approves Agreement With Mercer County Sheriff’s Office
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council has approved a contract with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office to provide a larger police presence in the friendly little city. Under the terms of the contract, MCSO deputies would make up to five patrols each shift which includes checking in with neighborhoods and local businesses.…
Read MoreSanitation District Is Getting Ready For A Big June
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Sanitation District is getting ready for a big June, with several large scales happening at the same time. The district learned last month the state is allocating more than $11 million for the Herrington Lake Force Main project, including $769,100 for the initial phase of the force…
Read MoreTourist Commission Okays Contract With Rotary For Oktoberfest Beer Sales
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has approved a contract with the Rotary Club of Harrodsburg to manage all aspects of alcohol sales during Oktoberfest, including training and purchasing alcohol. The Rotary Club will cover all of the upfront costs, which are expected to be in the $20,000-$25,000 range. The Rotary…
Read MoreLady Titans Repeat As 46th District Champions
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Lady Titans softball team are back-to-back 46th district champions after beating West Jessamine 8-0 in the championship game, Wednesday, May 21 on the Titans field. Sophomore lzzie Carlton had the big bat tonight with four hits, including a homerun in the third inning and a hit off the fence…
Read MoreRyan Bush
RYAN BUSH Ryan Neil Bush, 29, of Nicholasville, died Monday, May 12, 2025, at the St. Joseph Hospital in Lexington. Born March 24, 1996, in Danville, he was the son of Carl (Sherry) Bush of Harrodsburg and Deborah Satterly (Evan) Fenwick of Harrodsburg. He was a stay-at-home dad who enjoyed time with his son. …
Read MoreThe Riveter Chapter Of The Antique Motorcycle Club Of America In Mercer County On Thursday, May 22
200 Motorcyclists Visit Mercer For Afternoon Show In a world often dominated by chrome and horsepower, a growing number of women are making their mark—not just as riders, but as preservers of motorcycle history. Leading that charge is the Riveter Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA), a trailblazing all-women’s chapter dedicated to…
Read MoreRoad Work Will Continue At Talmage Mayo Road Through May 23
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists that an extended closure is necessary for a section of Talmage Mayo Road/KY 1160. The temporary closure is necessary for cross drain installation operations to continue. Work was originally scheduled to be completed Friday, May 16. The closure will be in effect between milepoints 6.4 and 8.7…
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