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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Here is the unabridged text of the second draft of the proposed ordinance dealing with data centers drafted by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission. The commission set a date for the public meeting on the proposed data center ordinance at 5 p.m. on Thursday, July 23, at…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife Resources has released information from their ongoing invesigation into the July 4 boat accident on Herrington Lake that left one person dead and another hospitalized. According to a KFW press release, two boats collided, a wake boat operated by Cody Casey, 34, of…

April Ellis Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s a busy week for the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission with Friday Night On Main returning to Olde Town Park on Friday, July 10, with music by Nick and Tony at 6 p.m. and Hug It Out at 8 p.m. There will also be food, shopping and Inflatables…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists of lane closures associated with the next phase of a concrete intersection improvement project at the intersection of U.S. 127 and U.S. 127B here in Mercer County. Beginning Monday, July 6, at 5 a.m., weather permitting, the two left-turn lanes on southbound U.S. 127 at U.S. 127B (mile point 6.2)…

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,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Winter seems to be almost over and it’s finally time to do what Mercer County loves best: spend the summer on Herrington Lake. The local marinas are ready for another season. In addition to boat ramps, many offer dine-in and carry-out dining as well as live entertainment. Here’s a rundown…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County might be in the deep freeze right now, but things are going to be warming up before you know it. Here’s the second part of our look ahead at 2026. Keep in mind some of these listings are subject to change as dates and details are still being…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists of a current closure for Grapevine Road/KY 1941 in Mercer County. The route is being closed due to the condition of a box culvert. KYTC is actively working on options for addressing the issue. The road is closed as of Wednesday, Nov. 12, until further notice. Grapevine Road/KY 1941 is…