Area News

Allen’s Exit Has Some Wondering About HPD’s Ability To Recruit Qualified Officers Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The sudden department of the chief of the Harrodsburg Police Department has left many wondering why and some worrying about the city’s ability to recruit qualified law enforcement officers in the future. The mystery began at the Harrodsburg…

All Points Broadband To Apply For Funding Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has agreed to enter a partnership with All Points Broadband to expand broadband internet service to unserved and underserved areas in the county. At a special-called meeting on Thursday, Feb. 2, 3 p.m., the fiscal court voted unanimously…

Clean Up Operations Between Milepoints 18.0 – 20.0 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled operations for Lexington Road/US 68. The District 7 Mercer County Maintenance crew will be working to clean ditches and drains. Monday, Feb. 6 through Friday, Feb. 10 – 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. each day Lexington Road/US 68…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] This Friday is perhaps the greatest day in the Mercer County calendar: Pancake Day! That’s right, the Harrodsburg Rotary Club will host Pancake Day on Friday, Feb. 3, from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. at Lion’s Club Community Center (450 East Factory Street). Tickets are $5 at the door. You…

Fiscal Court Files With State In Response To KU Plans Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County is seeking to intervene in Louisville Gas and Electric and Kentucky Utilities’ plan to increase their solar generation capacity in the county. KU is asking approval from the Kentucky Public Service Commission on a plan that includes building…

Counties Cancel Contract, Seek Alternatives Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer-Boyle County Joint Jail Committee has reversed course, voting to rebid a contract for their home incarceration program. Mercer County Jailer Bret “Chambo” Chamberlain and his staff were to install and remove the units, which officials said would only take about 30 seconds. Jail…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court approved a provider for election equipment, but not voting machines. At their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 31, the fiscal court heard from County Clerk Chris Horn, who said county election officials have been tasked with finding a new provider for electronic poll books. Horn said…

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is investing $30 million to the Inter-County Electric Cooperative Corporation. The Rural Development investment will be used to connect 2,360 consumers and build and improve 228 miles of line. This loan includes $9,284,972 in smart grid technologies. Headquartered in Danville, Inter-County Energy serves 26,278 members in twelve counties in Central…

Give The Gift Of Life, Win A Cool T-Shirt The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a community blood drive on Friday, Feb. 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). Donors looking to make positive change in 2023 have the perfect opportunity to make an impact by…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Historian Bill Cooke will talk about the role of Black horsemen in establishing the Bluegrass as the thoroughbred capital of the world. Cooke, a Harrodsburg native and the retired director of the International Museum of the Horse, is the scheduled speaker at the monthly meeting of the Jane McAfee Chapter…