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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] If you live near Cornishville Road and you thought you heard a motorcycle being chased by police early Sunday, you were not dreaming. A local man is in jail despite his fast and furious attempts on motorcycle and on foot to escape the law. On Sunday, Aug. 14, at approximately…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Local photographers are invited to take the plunge and enter local and state contests where you can get your pictures recognized, possibly win a prize and help spread the good word about Mercer County. Both the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission and Kentucky State Parks are hosting photography contests. The tourist…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Titans volleyball team won their opening game at home in a commanding fashion against the Danville Admirals, Monday Aug. 15 in three straight sets, 25-4, 25-11 and 25-17. The team had strong senior leadership on the floor, but two freshmen, Teigh Yeast and Grayson Perry, showed a lot of promise…

  Kraft Heinz is recalling approximately 5,760 cases of Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend beverages. Product Size Name of Product Packaing Description Manufacturer Code on Pouch Manufacturer Code on Carton Carton UPC Case UPC 6.6 FL OZ Capri Sun Wild Cherry Flavored Juice Drink Blend Individual foil pouches packed in paperboard cartons.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Everybody seemed happy to see one another when students at Burgin Independent School returned to class on Wednesday, Aug. 3. The Harrodsburg Herald was there as students got their picture taken, were reminded what not to do in class and got a chance to get reacquainted. For more great stories,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Bargain hunters from all over the country turned out in full force for the 127 Yard Sale which ran from sun up to sundown from Thursday, Aug. 4, through to Sunday, Aug. 7. Billed as the longest yard sales in the world, the Harrodsburg Herald visited several sales here in…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Nights on Main returns Friday, Aug. 12, starting at 6 p.m. featuring live music from Grace Farmer and the Whiskey Shots. The Harrodsburg First Main Street Program is inviting everyone to an evening of food, music, crafts and more. Among the food trucks at the event will be Captain…

Festival Runs August 19-21 At Old Fort Harrod State Park April Ellis Herald Staff It’s been a decade since the Pioneer Days festival rebooted at Old Fort Harrod State Park and to mark the occasion organizers have added some new events, some new music, but still continue the tradition of families being able to enjoy…

Exhibit At The Library Takes You Back—Way, Way Back Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] There are a bunch of old fossils hanging out at the Mercer County Public Library. They’re dinosaurs and other extinct mega fauna—or what’s left of them—and they’re all over the library, greeting visitors by the door, skittering along the bookshelves and…

Plus How To Help Out Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County is sending workers and equipment to help out Pike County after the historic flooding that ravaged Eastern Kentucky. At the Mercer County Fiscal Court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 9, the magistrates voted to enter an interlocal agreement with Pike County to provide…