Area Breaking News
New Dixville Road Closure Extended Until Friday, June 12, KYTC Says
The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists the road closure on New Dixville Road (KY 1941) has been extended to Friday, June 12. The roadway will be continue to be closed between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. The previously scheduled completion of the road closure was Friday, May 15. On May 5, KYTC…
Read MoreShow Your Patriotism By Donating Blood On Friday, June 12
The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive Friday, June 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street). In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, donors who show their patriotism by donating blood can receive a “United We Give” T-shirt and a voucher for a free…
Read MoreHand-To-Eye Audit Of 2026 Primary Election Completed
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials conducted a post-primary hand-to-eye audit at the Mercer County Fiscal Courthouse on Friday, May 22. County Clerk Chris Horn and Deputy County Clerk Bobbie Perkins joined with Sheriff Ernie Kelty and members of the Board of Elections: Democrat Keith Rightmyer and Republican Brooke Williams. Horn swore in two volunteers,…
Read MoreLady Titans Can’t Complete Comeback In Region Tournament
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans softball team (14-14) lost 5-6 to the Southwestern Warriors (22-12) in the first round of the 12th Region Tournament on Monday, May 25. The Warriors had a commanding five-run lead halfway through the game and Mercer was able to chip away in the back half of…
Read MoreBulldogs Battle Weather At 1A State Championship
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs track and field team attended the 1A State Championship on Thursday, May 21. Burgin had four athletes qualify for state, including seniors Kate Hatfield and Raegan Taylor, junior Carter Myhre and sophomore Maddie Peavler. The conditions for the meet were cold and rainy the whole meet and…
Read MoreYour Guide To Summer 2026
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] School is out and Summer 2026 is here. Let’s take a look at what’s happening in Mercer County this summer. Anderson-Dean Pool Regular pool hours at the Aquatic Center at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road) start Saturday, May 30. Pool hours are noon to 6 p.m. Monday through Thursday,…
Read MoreRemains Found, Harrodsburg Man Arrested In Boyle County Cold Case
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Human remains have been located at a site investigators have connected to the disappearance of Anna Manning, who was reported missing on Feb. 25, 1994. The Boyle County Sheriff’s Office announced the discovery on a Facebook post on Memorial Day, Monday, May 25. Last week, Anna Manning’s husband, Anthony Blaine…
Read More400 Mile Yard Sale Returns June 4
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 400 Mile Sale returns this week, starting Thursday, June 4, and running through Sunday, June 7. Organizers are inviting everyone to discover the treasures of US 68, not just the barn sales, yard sales and sidewalk sales, but the small towns, local diners and country stores. Thousands of shoppers…
Read MoreTitans Take Home District Trophy; Advance In Region Tournament
Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans baseball team (20-15) advanced in the 12th region tournament with a 3-0 win over the Wayne County Cardinals (19-14) on Monday, May 25. The tournament was originally scheduled to take place at Rockcastle County, but due to the weather was relocated to Casey County, which has…
Read MoreMercer School District Breaks Ground On New Athletic Complex
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Members of the Mercer County Board of Education, as well as contractors, architects and other school officials officially broke ground on the $16.5 million Mercer County Senior High School Athletic Venue last week. On Thursday, May 21, they gathered out in front of the high school for the ground-breaking. The…
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