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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Night On Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). Live music by Jarrod Stratton at 6 p.m. and Raise One Up at 8 p.m. as well as food and shopping from 5 to 10 p.m. Hosted by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. Vendors include HogTown Barbecue Social…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has its hands full dealing with Hogtown’s aging infrastructure, from a $1.4 million shortfall in their $19.8 million budget for 2027 to requests from citizens to repair vital infrastructure and damaged roads. The condition of Harrodsburg’s infrastructure became national news on Friday, May 29, when the…

April Ellis Herald Staff Looking for an affordable stay-cation close to home? Why not Old Fort Harrod State Park offers visitors the chance to experience Kentucky history firsthand while spending a relaxing day in one of Harrodsburg’s most treasured landmarks. According to Executive Director Autumn Morrison, the park provides much more than a traditional museum…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave second reading to their $46.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts July 1. The fiscal court also gave second reading to an ordinance giving the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission authority to run Anderson-Dean Community Park and approved appointments to local boards.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission will hold another public hearing on a proposed data center ordinance in June. While no date had been set for the meeting by presstime, Chairman Bobby Upchurch said they would like to hold the meeting again at Campbellsville University Gymnasium. That’s where…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has given first reading to a budget the city attorney called unconstitutional. At their regular meeting on Monday, June 8, the commissioners gave first reading to the city’s $19.8 million budget for the 2027 fiscal year. City officials say the budget has a total shortfall of…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled lane closures on Lexington Road (US 68) for drainage work. The roadway will be reduced to one lane between mile points 18 and 20 starting Monday, June 8, to Friday, June 12. Temporary traffic signals will be in operation. Work will take place between 8:30 a.m.…

April Ellis Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Public Library has kicked off their summer reading program and have a fun summer of events planned for the whole family including the fossil funhouse puppet show on Friday, June 5. The 42nd year of Picnic at the Park at Old Fort Harrod also starts…