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Commission Uses Money To Market Mercer County Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is receiving $18,742 in funding from the state with the potential of receiving more to support efforts in marketing Mercer County. Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear, the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet and members of the General Assembly…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Easter is Sunday, April 17, but Mercer County is not waiting until Holy Week to start celebrating. This week there are events, including the Easter Micro Mini Session with Kristyna Coslow Photography at Giggles and Grace from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, March 26. There is also the…

Despite Health Concerns, Commissioner Vows To Return Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg City Commissioner Ruth Ann Bryant has resigned. On Monday, March 21, Bryant notified the city she was resigning as city commissioner due to what she termed “health issues.” Her resignation goes into effect on April 1. “I am presently in a nursing…

Board Considers New Academic Honors Policy Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education experienced sticker shock at their meeting last week, when they learned proposed renovations to the baseball, softball and soccer fields were going to cost significantly more than initial estimates. In December 2021, when the board began looking at…

Commission Okays Lexington Road Development Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning And Zoning Commission adopted the 2022 Harrodsburg-Mercer County comprehensive plan. At the commission meeting on Tuesday, March 15, Shawn Moore, executive director of planning and zoning, said they’d been working on the plan for three years. He said Bluegrass Area…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Gov. Andy Beshear has appointed the Honorable Jeffrey Len Dotson as Circuit Judge for the 50th Judicial Circuit, Division 1, which is made up of Mercer and Boyle counties. Dotson has served as District Court judge for Mercer and Boyle counties since 2010, according to Ballotpedia. He received his juris…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Want to get away this weekend for St. Patrick’s Day? How about the rolling green hills of Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill (3501 Lexington Road). Shakertown is featuring a special weekend getaway, which includes a night in one of their king or queen guest rooms, dinner for two from a…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Authorities are investigating the death of a Harrodsburg man found Wednesday morning. The body of Jamel William Taylor, 31, of 120 North Main Street, was discovered outdoors behind a local business not far from his apartment, according to the Mercer County Coroner’s Office. Police received the call at 9:07 a.m.…

Mercer Clerk’s Office To End Licensing March 25 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The state has opened a regional drivers licensing office in Danville. On Monday, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police announced a regional driver testing branch in Danville will serve Kentuckians in Boyle and Mercer counties who wish to obtain a…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Christian Life Center has completed their move from their old location on Main Street to their new one 232 South College Street, right across the street from Lee’s Famous Recipe. Volunteers spent last Thursday and Friday moving everything from their old location to their new one. It’s not their…