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Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two men have been indicted for crimes committed in Mercer County over the last several months, including leading police on two separate high speed pursuits. James Goodlett, 27, of 1395 Warwick Road, was indicted for two separate incidents, including one that began around 10 p.m. on Wednesday,…

Changes are coming to the Kentucky tax system, and most people across the Commonwealth will be impacted. Starting Jan. 1, 2023, Kentucky House Bill 8 goes into effect. It will affect how various services are taxed. Thirty-four additional service categories become subject to tax, including ride-share companies and short-term rental services, like Airbnb. Businesses aren’t…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Lots of holiday happenings this week, with sighting of both Mr. and Mrs. Claus as well as the Grinch all over Harrodsburg and Mercer County. Santa, Mrs. Claus, the Grinch and all the Merry Elves will use Santa’s tractor sleigh to visit Herrington Woods, Chimney Rock and Ashley’s Camp on…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court approved a new mural to replace the one on the back of the fiscal courthouse facing College Street. Earlier this year, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission approved paying up to $20,000 over two years to paint a new mural. Like the current mural—which was painted…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mayor Billy Whitenack has revealed that he is resigning. Whitenack, who currently lives in Harrodsburg, said he and his wife have purchased a home outside the city limits. He said he plans to officially resign next week. “This will give the new commission a chance to pick a replacement,” Whitenack…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court approved an ordinance allowing the Mercer County Sanitation District to increase sewer fees based on the consumer price index, among other indices compiled by the federal government. The ordinance also allows the district to increase their rates to cover a recent rate increase by the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] In last month’s elections, the Republicans scored a clean sweep at the county level, with Stephen “Pete” Elliott, Kevin Hicks and Susan Thompson Barrington being elected to the Mercer County Fiscal Court. Thompson Barrington, along with Melinda Wofford, the first Black woman elected to the Burgin City Council, and Judge-Executive-elect…

Commission Okays Street Closings For 2023 Events, Applies For Funding For Utility Improvements Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission provided a look at events in 2023. At their regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 12, the city commission approved street closures for events hosted by the Harrodsburg First Main Street Program in the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The big event this week is the Harrodsburg Christmas Parade, which happens at Anderson-Dean Community Park on Sunday, Dec. 11, starting at 6 p.m. Also check out the Harrodsburg Christmas Forest at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). Running until Jan. 6, there are over 40 Christmas…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Local law enforcement recently recovered a stolen vehicle but it took a high speed chase through three counties before the suspect surrendered. The car in question was a 2008 Audi that belonged to a retired police officer from Lancaster. It was found parked at the Walmart in Harrodsburg on Sunday,…