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Apple Invests $45 Million In Corning
Editor’s Note: This is an Apple press release. Apple is awarding $45 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to Corning Incorporated, a supplier of precision glass for iPhone, Apple Watch and iPad. The funding will expand Corning’s manufacturing capacity in the US and drive research and development into innovative new technologies that support durability and…
Read MoreRandolph Indicted For Capitol Attack
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Stephen Chase Randolph has been indicted for his role in the assault on the U.S. Capitol on Jan 6. Randolph, a resident of Harrodsburg, was arrested by FBI agents on April 20. On April 30, Randolph and another man, Paul Russell Johnson of Lanexa, Virginia, were indicted in the District…
Read MoreWho Is Responsible For Funding Anderson-Dean Park?
Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The Anderson Dean Park Board discussed the 1993 ordinance between the City of Harrodsburg, the Mercer County Fiscal Court and the park at their Monday, May 10, board meeting. “The original contract was equal matching funds from both the city and the county,” said Mike Steele, board chair. “The tourist…
Read MoreCounty Gives First Reading To $19.5 Million Budget
Fiscal Court Applies For Utility Assistance Grant Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading to a $19.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. The budget represents a significant increase over last year’s $12.5 million budget. County Treasurer Sandy Sanders attributed most of that increase to federal COVID-19 funding…
Read MoreBulldogs Go Small And Win Big Over Frankfort Christian
Doug Brown Contributing Writer [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs (7-10-1) traveled to play the Frankfort Christian Academy Royals (1-2) Friday, May 7. Burgin struggled to find their groove in the first inning, when sophomore Jacob Qualls was the only batter to make it on base after being walked. Sophomore Hunter Reed was next up to bat…
Read MoreTitans Slip Past Tates Creek 7-6
Cayden Devine Contributing Writer [email protected] The Mercer County Titans (18-6) got out to a four-run lead in the fourth inning and held on for a 7-6 victory over the 11th Region Tates Creek Commodores (11-10) on Monday, May 10. Tates Creek scored three runs in the failed comeback attempt on a single by Stone in…
Read MoreLady Titans Fall To Male And Estill In Doubleheader
Myron Ellis Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titan softball team (10-10) traveled to Lafayette High School this past Saturday, May 8, for a doubleheader with Louisville Male (12-7) and Estill County (17-2), losing both. They battled back from a 5-2 deficit against the Lady Engineers, but ultimately fell by one run, losing 5-4.…
Read MoreBlair And Cheek Win Bass Fishing Competition
Sophomores Mason Cheek and Gabe Blair claimed their first place trophies for the second time this season for the Mercer County Senior High School bass fishing team. The two caught three fish on the day totalling 6.1 pounds while Blair won the big fish award for his 4.1 pound snag. The spring opening Kentucky High…
Read MoreWhat Happens When An Abandoned House Isn’t Abandoned?
City Commission Enacts New ‘Abandoned House’ Ordinance Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Board of Commissioners enacted an ordinance clarifying how the city goes about razing properties considered to be abandoned at their regular meeting Monday night. They also got a reminder that behind nearly every so-called dilapidated house there is a human being…
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