Area News

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] There will be a COVID-19 Recovery Fair on Saturday, Oct. 15, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the Mercer County Fiscal Court parking lot (207 West Lexington Street). The recovery fair is the brainchild of Sharon Perkins, the coordinator of the Family Resource and Youth Services Center at Burgin…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The duty of collecting the restaurant tax is going back to the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. At their regular meeting on Monday, Oct. 10, the Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to ordinance 2022-18, which amends the restaurant tax ordinance. Mayor Billy Whitenack said the main change is that the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Public Library is expanding. The library is renovating the property right next door to the library. Once complete, it will be home to a local history and genealogy research center. May Construction of Berea is handling the project, which will cost nearly $1.4 million. The construction of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has hired an engineer to get consistency on the project to replace the bridge on Old Dixville Road. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 11, the fiscal court approved paying $2,000 to Bradley Spaulding P.E. to provide drawings and bid specs. Mercer County Judge-Executive…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer Humane Society is having a MEGA Adoption Event on Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 15-16, from noon to 6 p.m. at 165 Eminence Avenue. This will be a great opportunity to find a new best friend. There are nearly 50 cats and kittens available for adoption, along with an additional…

Mercer County is now under an open burn ban starting today 10/11/2022 and for the foreseeable future. According to Chief Ric Maxfield of the Mercer County Fire Protection District, 98 percent of the county is abnormally dry. Drought conditions have moved into the western portion of the state and are expanding eastward, Maxfield said. There…

Editor’s Note: Thanks to the readers who pointed out A.T.O.M. Fest does not happen until Saturday, Oct. 15. We apologize for the error in the previous post. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] This Saturday! Saturday! Saturday! The Fall Brawl Demolition Derby at Mercer County Fairgrounds. The brawl features mini cars, youth class and super stock…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been arrested in relation to the September theft of two vehicles and tools. On Thursday, Sept. 29, Dep. Bill Cruce of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office executed two search warrants, recovering a 2002 Ford Ranger and a 1986 John Deere tractor which had been reported stolen…

Tuesday, Oct. 11, Is Last Day For Voter Registration Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 2022 General Election happens on Tuesday, Nov. 8, and registered voters in the Bohon district of Mercer County will decide if the community will allow sales of alcohol at a new local winery. The petition to put the question on…

Give First Responders A Chance At Finding You Before It’s Too Late Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County’s first responders are asking homeowners to give them a chance at finding you. It’s been estimated that nearly half of the more than 11,000 residences in Mercer County don’t have house numbers that are visible from…