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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 2022 Harvest Fest happens at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road) on Saturday, Sept. 24, and Sunday, Sept. 25, from 10 a.m. through 4 p.m. You and your family are invited to celebrate all things fall. Help process sorghum and press apples for cider. Take a hayride,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] One of Harrodsburg’s most eye-catching–and controversial-–landmarks may be getting a face lift just in time for Harrodsburg’s 250th anniversary in 2024. Last week, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission approved paying up to $20,000 over two years to paint a new mural on the back of the Mercer County Fiscal Court,…

Organizers Promise A Bigger And Better Festival Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Organizers say there are only two words you need to describe the sixth annual Oktoberfest, which returns to downtown Harrodsburg next week: bigger and–hopefully–better. The festival is not only physically bigger, with the addition of a second stage and a Kids Zone at…

Donations Accepted At City Hall Starting October  Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County is getting the chance to remember one of the people who worked long hours to make this a great place to live starting next week. Harrodsburg City Hall is holding a canned food drive starting Saturday, Oct. 1, and running all…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission approved new real estate and property tax rates for the new fiscal year. At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 20, the city commission voted to take the compensating rate, which is calculated by the state to generate the same tax revenue produced the preceding year. Last…

All Donations Help Burgin Independent Earn Scholarships For Seniors The Kentucky Blood Center will hold a blood drive on Monday, Sept. 26, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Burgin Independent School (440 East Main Street, Burgin). All blood donations help Burgin Independent earn scholarships for seniors. While walk-ins are welcome, appointments are preferred. Drive…

Friday Night On Main Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg First Main Street Program hosted the last Friday Night On Main of the year on Friday, Sept. 9 at Olde Towne Park in downtown Harrodsburg, featuring music, food, shopping and fun. The Harrodsburg Herald was there to take pictures. Harrodsburg First will host Oktoberfest,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two days of jazz at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road) happen on Saturday, Sept. 17, and Sunday, Sept. 18. The festival will feature performances by 17 regional and national jazz acts along with a dozen food trucks and more. And it’s still free. Here are some pictures…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] This is one of the biggest Weekender sections of the year. Again. So let’s keep it fast and to the point. Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of Alfred Hitchcock’s classic spy thriller “The 39 Steps” premieres this weekend with showings at 7 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 16, and Saturday, Sept.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg City Commissioner Jennifer Kazimer said city workers have not removed election signs. The season for election signs does not start until Oct. 1 within city limits, according to the Harrodsburg Zoning Ordinance, which was amended in 2020. City officials say the ordinance is intended to keep people from putting…