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Michael Cox Named New Fire Chief Editor’s Note: The Mercer County Fiscal Court approved a $1.75 meter fee at their meeting on Tuesday, May 9. The Harrodsburg City Commission approved a $1 meter fee at their meeting, as reported in this story. We reached out to Harrodsburg City Clerk about the discrepancy and this is…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been edited to more accurately reflect the ordinance and the use of 3-percent of collected fees for administration. The Mercer County Fiscal Court has finally taken action on fireworks. The fiscal court also gave second reading to an ordinance establishing a fee on water meters…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A local man was arrested after being recognized by police at the gas pump. Cpl. Chase Hale of the Harrodsburg Police Department was fueling up at the Five Star on Sunday, May 7, at approximately 4:30 a.m. when he saw a tan Ford pickup truck pull up at a gas…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer Coalition for Responsible Development held another meeting to discuss the possible expansion of solar power in the county. On Monday, May 8, the speakers laid out their opposition to the solar development and the importance of the proposed site for the solar farm, the Wilkinson Farm. The owner,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] May in Kentucky means Derby. The 2023 Kentucky Derby and Oaks happens Friday, May 5, and Saturday, May 6, at Churchill Downs, with the Run for the Roses on Saturday. On the same day, Children and Family Counseling Associates will host their annual CAFCA Cares Spring Festival starting at noon…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Help Old Fort Harrod State Park get ready for the return of outdoor drama this weekend. You can help clean up the amphitheater at Old Fort Harrod on Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The fort is preparing for the new season of “James Harrod: The Battle…

Fiscal Court Thanks Sanders For Service Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Sandy Sanders has resigned as the Mercer County treasurer and clerk for the fiscal court. Sanders’ resignation goes into effect on May 21. The resignation was announced at the Mercer County Fiscal Court’s regular meeting last week. In her letter, Sanders said she had…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A man from Edmunson County has pleaded not guilty to charges related to the high speed pursuit through downtown Harrodsburg that happened last week. Patrick Kyle Roby, 35, of Mammoth Cave, was arraigned on Monday, May 1, in Mercer District Court. Roby is being charged with speeding 26 MPH over…

General Mills issued a voluntary nationwide recall of two, five and 10 pound bags of Gold Medal Unbleached and Bleached All Purpose Flour with a “Better if Used By” date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. No other types of Gold Medal Flour are affected by this recall at this time. This voluntary…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education approved putting some finishing touches on the new athletic complex. At last week’s school board meeting, they approved three change orders totaling $25,000. Suzanne Irwin, project architect for RossTarrant Architects, took the board through the change orders, starting with $7,247.94 for baseball dugout storm…