Area News
Weekender June 18 to 26: Juneteenth, ‘Annie,’ Settlement And Raid And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Sixth Annual Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth Celebration returns to West Lane Park on Friday, June 19, starting at 5 p.m., with the Miss Juneteenth Pageant scheduled to start at 7 p.m. Check the listings below for more information on Juneteenth events, including the Freedom Swing Golf Tournament on Friday,…
Read MoreDiscover A World Away Close To Home At Shaker Village
April Ellis Herald Staff As summer arrives and families begin planning vacations, Mercer County residents don’t have to travel far to enjoy a memorable getaway. Nestled among rolling hills and overlooking the Kentucky River, Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road) offers a stay-cation experience that combines history, outdoor adventure, dining and relaxation—all just…
Read MoreBurgin City Council Approves $1.7 Budget; Tables Annexation Vote
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council has approved a $1.75 million budget for the new fiscal year, which starts July 1. The council also tabled taking any action on a controversial property annexation. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 9, the council unanimously voted for the budget. Councilman Scott McCoy noted…
Read MoreHarrodsburg Community Invited To Celebrate Juneteenth With Two Days Of Music, Fellowship And Reflection
April Ellis Herald Staff Everyone is invited to come together for a two-day Juneteenth celebration honoring freedom, history, culture and unity through music, speakers, family activities and fellowship at West Lane Park (345 West Lane). Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union soldiers arrived in Galveston, Texas, and announced the end of slavery—more than two…
Read MoreTourist Commission Approves $2.1 Million Budget For New Fiscal Year
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Mercer County Tourist Commission approved a budget of more than $2.1 million for the 2027 Fiscal Year, which starts July 1. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, June 10, the tourist commission gave second reading to a budget almost twice the size of the $1.2 million they approved…
Read MoreWeekender June 11 To 19: Friday Night On Main, Juneteenth, ‘Annie’ And More
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…
Read MoreCity Struggles With Harrodsburg’s Aging Infrastucture
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…
Read MoreStep Back In Time At Old Fort Harrod State Park
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…
Read MoreFiscal Court Approves $46.5 Million Budget For 2027 Fiscal Year
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.…
Read MorePlanning Commission Will Hold Another Data Center Meeting In June
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…
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