Area News

Amendment Does Not Include Cap On Agricultural Land Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission voted to forward a proposed text amendment to the county zoning ordinance which defines and allows for solar energy systems and facilities as conditional uses in agricultural and industrial zoning districts. However, the commission…

Driver’s Licensing To Be Handled By Regional Offices Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer is one of six Kentucky counties that will transition in March to a new, secure driver-licensing model, administered by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. The Mercer Circuit Court Clerk’s Office will cease licensing services at close of business on Friday, March 25.…

The Harrodsburg Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the trailer and identifying the vehicle in the photo. The trailer was taken from the Mercer County Health Department in the early hours of Wednesday, Feb. 16, and contains supplies meant for the local warming shelter. The trailer is a 2007 Challenger Homesteader 6×8…

Approves Amended Architectural Review Ordinance Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Board of Commissioners tabled a proposed increase in water and sewer tap fees as well as water tap charges and meter costs. The city commission also approved the architectural board ordinance. This is the second time the ordinances to raise tap fees and…

Hope To Have Move Complete By March 11 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Christian Life Center is moving. They’re moving from Main Street to 232 South College Street. “It’s a big change,” said Bill Huston, the chairman of the Christian Life Center’s board of directors. Since 1983, the non-denominational Christian organization has provided food…

The Kentucky Blood Center is holding a blood drive on Wednesday, March 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). It’s your chance to provide a ray of sunshine this spring and join KBC’s ongoing efforts to alleviate a national and local blood shortage. KBC is encouraging donors…

April Ellis Herald Staff To most it may seem strange to one day wake up and say “Hey, let’s hike 14 states,” but to Garrett and Savannah Anderson, it was a walk in the park. The couple completed the Appalachian National Scenic Trail, referred to as the AT by hiking enthusiasts, in September 2019.  The AT…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court is taking steps to simplify, downscale and define county burning ordinances. On Tuesday, Feb. 22, the fiscal court gave first reading to a new ordinance for open and controlled burning. If the ordinance receives second reading, it will supersede six separate ordinances: 90-34, 99-03, 99-06,…

County Clerk’s Office Receives Clean Auditor’s Report Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order last week returning motor vehicle values to their 2021 assessment for 2022 and 2023. According to the Kentucky Department of Revenue, anyone who has already paid their 2022 vehicle taxes will get a refund from the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Ragged Edge Community Theatre is inviting you to be their guest starting this week. Their production of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast Jr., open this Friday, Feb. 25, and runs for two weeks. Ragged Edge Managing Director Allan Barlow, who is director of the show, said the public seems ready…