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Zantac Recalled Because Of Possible Cancer Risk
Zantac, the popular heartburn medication, is being recalled because of a possible cancer risk. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is requesting manufacturers immediately withdraw all ranitidine drugs–commonly known by the brand name Zantac–due to possible contamination by a suspected carcinogen, N-Nitrosodimethylamine (NDMA). The FDA has determined that NDMA levels in some ranitidine products increase…
Read MoreNorthpoint Inmate Tests Negative For Coronavirus
Coronavirus Update For Wednesday, April 1 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] An inmate at Northpoint Training Center in Boyle County has tested negative for the coronavirus, Gov. Andy Beshear has announced. The inmate was tested on Friday and placed in quarantine, according to a report by the Lexington Herald-Leader. The inmate’s dormmates were also quarantined.…
Read MoreBeshear’s Handling Of Pandemic Wins Praise In Mercer And Across The Nation
Rosalind Turner Featured Writer Under Gov. Andy Beshear, Kentucky was one of the first states to start aggressive action and promote “social distancing” to keep people healthy and safe during the Covid-19 pandemic. His actions—and manner—have been praised in the national media. Kentucky, a state usually known for leading the nation in such things as…
Read MoreMercer Elementary Teachers Parade On April 2
Getting Into The Spirt And Keeping A Distance Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Elementary School will hold a teacher parade today, Thursday, April 2, at 4 p.m. Teachers and students can wave at each other and students are encouraged to make signs everyone is asked to maintain social distancing during the event. Last…
Read MoreRebels Keeping Their Fingers Crossed For More Baseball
Seniors Hope For A Chance To Play Spencer Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 2019 Boyle county rebels team performed very well despite having no seniors on the roster last year. This year, the Rebels were lined up with eight total seniors. Eight talented leaders who believed they would achieve many great things. The season is…
Read MoreBaxter Hopes To Wear ‘Ads’ Across His Chest One Last Time
Danville Baseball’s Only Senior Is Ready To Play Spencer Moore Herald Staff [email protected] “Our mindset this season is just to go get it, whatever we want to achieve just go and get it.” Those are the words spoken from a true leader and Danville baseball’s only senior, Hunter Baxter. Baxter, a righthanded pitcher and outfielder, has played…
Read MoreKentuckians Not Interested In Other States’ Offers For ‘Gov. Andy’
Rosalind Turner Featured Writer Gov. Andy Beshear enters living rooms across the state every day to bring Kentuckians the latest news—good and bad. Mercer Countians are among those who watch “Andy at 5” to hear updates and reassurances from the governor. But amidst the worry and “social distancing,” the Facebookers have also found a way…
Read MoreMercer Seniors Hope For One More Game
Lady Titans Hope to Take Field One Last Time Spencer Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 2019 Mercer County Titans softball team had an interesting season. The final record for the Titans was 12-19. It may not have been exactly what the Titans wanted, but they beat a good number of talented teams throughout the year.…
Read MoreTourist Commission Closes Diamond Point, Approves Tax Resolution
Legality Of Some Actions Taken During Recent Board Meeting Questioned Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Diamond Point Welcome Center is closed and an employee with the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has been laid-off because of coronavirus concerns. However, there are questions about the legality of steps recently taken by members of the Tourist Commission board…
Read MoreFiscal Court Approves Out-Of-County Brush Dumping Fee Increase
City Of Harrodsburg Makes Emergency Hires Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court approved charges for unloading brush at the county transfer station for tree service companies and people who don’t live in Mercer County. The new rates are $25 per load for truck bed load and $200 per dump truck load.…
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