Area News

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s time to visit with Zuko and Sandy and the gang at Rydell High School when Mercer County Senior High School’s production of “Grease” starts Friday, April 21, at 7 p.m.. Performances will continue on Saturday, April 22, at 2 and 7 p.m. and Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A public forum was held Monday, April 17, by the Mercer Coalition for Responsible Development to discuss the possible expansion of solar power in the county. The coalition claims to be a nonprofit, nonpartisan group formed by Mercer County citizens to advocate for responsible development practices. While several speakers said…

Company Looks To Build 16 Units, Clubhouse Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Willows at Harrodsburg is looking to expand, adding independent living units to their location on Lucky Man Way. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission approved the construction of 16 duplex senior housing units…

Maria Borrell To Stand Trial Starting July 12 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The owners of two dogs authorities say were abandoned without food or water for months back in 2022 have pleaded guilty. On Thursday, April 6, Michael and Katrina Cain both pleaded guilty to two counts of 2nd degree animal cruelty. The Cains…

City Holds Off On Some Projects, Proceeds With Others Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mayor Joe Monroe informed the Burgin City Council that the city is tightening their belt. At the city council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 11, Monroe said the city went $31,000 in the hole for the most recent month, including $8,000…

HPD Also Warning About Scam Callers Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is warning the public about a scammer using the name of a former deputy calling people and telling them they have outstanding warrants for their arrest. The calls are made by someone claiming to be “Matt Swabby.” The caller…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Easter is over but April still has a lot of events to look forward to. The Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street) is holding a Rummage Sale on Friday, April 21, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The historical society will no be selling clothing, but said vintage items,…

Five Dead, Nine Injured In Bank Massacre Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] One of the victims of Monday’s shooting in Louisville was a native of Harrodsburg. Authorities announced that Deana Hurst Eckert, 57, an executive administrative officer at Old National Bank, died Monday night. Eckert lived in New Albany, Indiana, with her family but was…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County is preparing for a busy festival season starting in May, with a lot of returning favorites. May is a merry month starting with the Kentucky Derby and ending with the long Memorial Day weekend, with farmers markets, car shows, festivals and more. Derby Day May in Kentucky means…

April Ellis Herald Staff Beloved characters Danny Zuko and Sandy Olsson will be back at Rydell High where they sing and dance their way through teenage love set in the 1950s in Mercer County Senior High’s production of “Grease.” A classic that has stood the test of time, “Grease” will have the audience wanting to…