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Weekender For Dec. 8–15: Anderson-Dean Christmas Parade, Breakfast with Santa, Christmas In Mackville And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The big event this week is the Harrodsburg Christmas Parade, which happens at Anderson-Dean Community Park on Sunday, Dec. 11, starting at 6 p.m. Also check out the Harrodsburg Christmas Forest at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Running until Jan. 6, there are over 40 Christmas…
Read MoreDeputies Recover Stolen Car After Pursuit Through Three Counties
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Local law enforcement recently recovered a stolen vehicle but it took a high speed chase through three counties before the suspect surrendered. The car in question was a 2008 Audi that belonged to a retired police officer from Lancaster. It was found parked at the Walmart in Harrodsburg on Sunday,…
Read MoreBurgin showing new attitude early
Casey Roberts Herald Staff Sports@harrodsburgherald.com First year Head Coach Todd Claunch has his Burgin Bulldogs team off to a solid start to the season. Coming into the season he wanted his team to compete and improve. So far the Bulldogs have done exactly that. Burgin kicked off the season against a tough Anderson county squad.…
Read MoreTitans drop season opener
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High Titans boys basketball team faced the Harlan County Black Bears Saturday, Dec. 3, in their season opener on the road at South Laurel High School as part of the 12th versus 13th Region challenge. The Titans struggled with turnovers and the Bears capitalized on it, beating…
Read MoreLocal Financial Reports Released: Clean Audit For County Clerk’s Office
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com State Auditor Mike Harmon has released the audit of the 2021 financial statement of Mercer County Clerk Chris Horn. State law requires the auditor to conduct annual audits of county clerks and sheriffs. The auditor noted no instances of noncompliance. The auditor also noted no matters involving internal control over…
Read MorePhotography Contests Give Mercer A Chance To Show Off For The Holidays
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com With all the holiday decorations, there isn’t a better time to take some pictures. Two photography contests are giving local shutterbugs a chance to let Mercer County show off for the holidays. First up, the website herringtonlakeky.com is sponsoring a Deck the Lake photo contest for people who live along…
Read MoreRepresenting Mercer County: Burgin City Councilwoman Melinda Wofford
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com At noon on Monday, Dec. 5, history was made in Burgin. At the city hall, Melinda Wofford was sworn as the first Black woman to serve on the Burgin City Council. Wofford’s fellow rookies on the Burgin City Council, Travis Irvin and Ethan Bailey Hopkins, were sworn in later that…
Read MoreWeekender For Dec. 1–8: Christmas On Main, Burgin Parade, One Man ‘Christmas Carol,’ ‘Downstream Mercer County’ And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The Christmas Lights Of Bondville in Salvisa are back with Santa every Friday and Saturday night in December starting at 6 p.m. If time allows, Santa likes to ham it up with the kids for the cameras. Holiday happenings this week include the return of the Christmas Tea Room at…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Leaf Collection Continues Until Dec. 16
Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Are you stressing out because it’s nearly Christmas and you still haven’t done anything with the leaves in your yard? Well be of good cheer. The City of Harrodsburg’s public works is still collecting leaves through Friday, Dec. 16. Call city hall at 859-734-2383 if you need your leaves picked…
Read MoreBlood Drive On Friday, Dec. 9, At Lions Park Community Center
Give The Gift Of Life This Holiday Season, Get A Free T-Shirt The Kentucky Blood Center will host a community blood drive on Friday, Dec. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center. Winter is an especially difficult time on blood centers when the demand for blood increases. To ensure lifesaving…
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