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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] One of America’s fastest growing sports—for dogs— may soon have a new venue here in Mercer County. Last week, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a  site plan submitted by Robert and Heather Suedkamp to build a commercial dock diving facility for dogs. That’s right, dogs. The property,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Editor’s Note: The headline and first paragraph have been edited to more accurately reflect the actions taken at the joint jail committee. The Mercer County-Boyle County Joint Jail Committee has chosen to recommend Ephraim McDowell Health’s bid to provide medical services at the Boyle County Detention Center. The bid must…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Don’t try to split the atom. Especially not in downtown Harrodsburg. The second annual A.T.O.M. (A Thing On Main) Fest returns with live music, food trucks, drink trailers and more on Saturday, May 21, starting at 2 p.m. “Our first year was a bigger success than we could have imagined,…

Mercer Grand Jury Indictments For May Editor’s Note: We corrected a defendant’s age. We regret the error. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Grand Jury handed up indictments last Wednesday on charges including strangulation, wanton endangerment and assault. STRANGULATION • Jeron Tinsley, 23, of 1020 Gardenside Drive, Owensboro, is charged with 1st degree…

Preliminary Results For 2022 Primary Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 2022 primary election is over in Mercer County and voters have made their decision. For the most part, the primary held few surprises, with the candidates with the most name recognition winning the night. As far as turnout, 3,694 out of 18,918 registered voters—approximately…

Mowing season has begun for Central Kentucky. Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) District 7 crews and contractors started work on Monday to mow, and trim grass along state roadsides. Exact dates of work for each county will vary and work is weather dependent. Cycle 1 Operations began Monday, May 16, and continue through Wednesday, June 1,…

Your local mail carrier is asking for your help in stamping out hunger on Saturday, May 14. This is part of the 30th annual Letter Carriers’ annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive, which has been held in May for the past 27 years. Bag healthy, non-perishable food items and place them by your mailbox for…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Another busy weekend is in store for Mercer County, especially for downtown Harrodsburg. The Friday Nights On Main live entertainment series kicks off this week with live music by the high energy country artist Ernie “Sticktight” Akins at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). In addition to music, there…

Closure scheduled for Danville Road/KY 33 in Mercer County Culvert Replacement Between Milepoints 2.6 And 2.7 The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled closure for Danville Road/KY 33 South in Mercer County. The temporary closure is necessary for culvert replacement operations. Thursday, May 12 – 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (times are…