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Win A Chance At Toyota RAV4 Or Jamaican Vacation At Blood Drive On Friday, June 10
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Kentucky Blood Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, June 10, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). Donors will be eligible to win a 2022 Toyota RAV4 and an all-inclusive Jamaican vacation. Kentucky Blood Center Blood Drive Friday, June 10…
Read MoreJif Peanut Butter Recall Expanded To Include Other Products
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A recall of Jif peanut butter has been expanded to include foods made with the recalled peanut butter, such as snack trays and chocolates. The J.M. Smucker Co. is recalling Jif peanut butter products sold at stores worldwide due to potential Salmonella contamination. Among the many types and sizes of…
Read MoreMercer County Celebrates Class of 2022 with Baccalaureate
Four Big Events–MY PATH Yoga Festival, Native Dawn Flute Gathering, Chamber Music Festival of the Bluegrass And Ol’ Iron Rundown–And More On Memorial Day Weekend
Weekender For May 26 Through June 2 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s the first three-day weekend of the year and there is a whole lot happening, including four festivals. In addition, the marinas on Herrington Lake will be open for lake season. Keep in mind Thursday, June 2, marks the beginning of the 400…
Read MoreCounty Fire Department Adds A T-Box To Training Facility
Hope To Begin Live Fire Drills Soon Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fire Protection District is building a training facility at Station 12 in McAfee. They are putting the finishing touches on a T-box training facility next to the three story tower that’s already there. The new facility will allow the district…
Read MoreCity, County May Have To Advance Funds To Open Anderson-Dean Pool
Park Hopes To Open Pool By July 1 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Anyone hoping to enjoy the pool at Anderson-Dean Community Park this holiday weekend is out of luck. The pool will not be open until July, said Commissioner Marvin “Bubby” Isham, who also warned the Harrodsburg City Commission that they may have to…
Read MoreSchool Board OKs $25 Million Budget, Including Big Raise For Employees
April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Board of Education has approved a $25 million budget which includes a big raise for district employees. All certified and classified salaried employees will receive their step increase plus five percent next year. The board also added additional steps past the 27-year mark to include steps up to…
Read MoreA Good Crop: Mike Jones Retires From Mercer County Senior High After 30 Years As Ag Teacher
April Ellis Herald Staff After 30 years of helping prepare Mercer County youths for life in agriculture, Mercer County Senior High teacher Mike Jones is stepping out of the classroom and back to his own farm for retirement. Originally from Oldham County, Jones had his first exposure to Mercer County at Western Kentucky University when…
Read MoreHonoring A Forgotten Hero: Ceremony To Honor Cpl. Charles Estell On May 29
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Help honor one of Mercer County’s forgotten heroes on Memorial Day weekend. A marker dedication ceremony is being held Sunday May 29, to honor Cpl. Charles W. Estell, who died in World War I. The James Harrod Trust is inviting the public to the memorial ceremony, which is scheduled to…
Read MoreWeekender For May 19–26: A.T.O.M. Fest, Dairy Breakfast, Fishing Derby And More
Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The ATOM (A Thing On Main) Fest returns to downtown Harrodsburg, on Saturday, May 21, with three live music acts, food trucks, drink trailers. kids zone at Harrodsburg Baptist Church and more on South Main Street in front of the Mercer County Judical Center (224 South Main Street). The one…
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