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Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth June 16-17 Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff “We can sit together with diverse friends of all colors and celebrate the blessings of life.” That is exactly what Sid Dunn, from the Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth planning committee, said the point of Harrodsburg’s annual Juneteenth celebration is. On Friday and Saturday, July 16 and…

Summer Water Safety Tips Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The weather is finally warming up and the water—no matter where it’s located—sure looks inviting. But before diving in, consider this: Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children…

Rosalind Turner Contributing Writer Helen Dedman, former chair of James Harrod Trust (JHT) and a founding member of the preservation organization, was named recipient of the 2023 Ida Lee Willis Memorial Award by the Ida Lee Willis Foundation and the Kentucky Heritage Council on May 18, in Maysville. The Ida Lee Willis Memorial Award goes…

Mercer’s Oldest Live Entertainment Series Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Picnic In The Park is back. Mercer County’s oldest continuous live entertainment series started back in 1985. It began its 39th season last week with a magic show by Uncle Red under the Osage orange tree. The live entertain runs every Friday at noon running…

Donate Blood, Win T-Shirt (While Supplies Last) The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a community blood drive on Friday, June 16, from 10:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). Between warm-weather activities, family vacations and no school, summer is an exciting time of the year. For those very same reasons, it’s…

Mercer County’s Oldest Live Entertainment Series Is Back Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Picnic In The Park is back. Mercer County’s oldest continuous live entertainment series started back in 1985. It began its 39th season last week with a magic show by Uncle Red under the Osage orange tree. The live entertain runs every Friday…

Weekender June 1–8 Robert Moore Herald Staff Community Theatre’s production of the Rodgers and Hammerstein classic “Cinderella” debuts Friday, June 2. This beloved musical includes classic Broadway tunes like “In My Own Little Corner”, “Impossible” and “Ten Minutes Ago.” The musical will run for two weeks. “Cinderella” is directed by Allan Barlow, the managing director of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff 400 Mile Sale begins Thursday. June 1, and runs through Sunday, June 4. Organizers are inviting you to discover the treasures of US 68, not just the barn sales, yard sales, and sidewalk sales, but in the small towns, local diners and country stores. From the Palisades to Perryville, the 400 Mile…

Fiscal Court Enacts Fireworks Ordinance, New Budget Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Representatives from local water districts expressed their concerns to the Mercer County Fiscal Court about a service fee added to utility bills to pay for 911 services. On Tuesday, the fiscal court also gave second reading to a new fireworks ordinance and enacted…

A Native American Reconciliation Ceremony Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Last week, a Native American Reconciliation Ceremony was held at the Big Spring on East Factory Street. Attending the ceremony were people of Native American descent, of European descent and the descendants of the pioneer settlers of Harrodsburg. There were also government representatives present, including…