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“James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” Premieres July 21 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg’s signature outdoor drama is back. “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” returns for a two week run starting 8 p.m. on Thursday, July 21, at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). The producers are promising new scenes…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Almost everybody loves fireworks on Independence Day. And almost everybody agrees fireworks get annoying when the Fourth of July turns into the Fourteenth of July and the fireworks show no signs of slowing down. Especially when they care for animals who don’t particularly care for explosions. Residents William and Celeste…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Local attorney David Patrick says he is retiring after 52 years, although retiring might be too strong a word for it. Patrick has closed his office in town, but he still continues to represent the City of Burgin as well as a few other clients. Patrick served as Mercer County…

Lane Hall Herald Staff [email protected] On Saturday, July 9, Young’s Park publicly unveiled their new mural. The mural is an artistic interpretation from local artist Laura Sullivan of what a grand ball held at the Grand Hotel of Graham Springs would’ve looked like in the 1800s at the peak of its popularity. People from all…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Good news for locals looking to escape the heat. The state has finally approved the City of Harrodsburg’s plans to build a splash pad at Young’s Park on Linden Avenue, Commissioner Jennifer Kazimer announced at the Board of Commissioners’ regular meeting on Monday, July 11. Back in December of last…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Christian Life Center is holding a drive-through food collection event on Sunday, July 24, from 1-3 p.m. due to food shortages from increased demand. The center is located at 232 South College Street and donors are asked to use the Curry Avenue entrance. “In January, the center handed out 158…

April Ellis Herald Staff Chris and Alyson Rogers combined two of their passions, helping animals and having fun on the lake, to raise over $5,000 to help with expenses of rescuing the two dogs found caged and abandoned for four months in Mercer County. The story of Rocket and Titan pulls on the heart strings…

With our ears still ringing from this year’s Independence Day celebrations, let’s take a look back at two of the biggest shows in Mercer County: Lights Over Herrington, which returned after a two year absence, and the annual show at Anderson-Dean Community Park. (Pictures: The Harrodsburg Herald/Robert Moore). For more great stories, check out this…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Our ears are still ringing from the Fourth of July but the busiest part of the summer is just getting started. So pace yourself and remember to keep hydrated. First up, the Friday Night On Main live entertainment series returns with the 190 Proof Bluegrass Band and food from Capt.…

New Owners Working To Fully Reopen Historic Landmark Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Music On The Lawn at the Beaumont Inn is back. The live concert series returns Saturday, July 9, with singer-songwriter Cotter Hill. The concert starts at 6 p.m. The return of live music to the Beaumont is the latest sign that the…