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Board Reviews Audit, Student Academic Performance Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s looking like there’s going to be brand new ballgame at Mercer County Senior High School. The Mercer County Board of Education has approved a renovation project for the soccer press box and elected to seek an architect for another project to create a…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] At their last meeting of 2021, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission chose to hold the public hearings on Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Community Center (450 East Factory Street). Before the hearing, the public will be able to review the solar…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Christmas is here. Many local churches will hold special worship services to commemorate the event. The Carpenter’s Christian Church will host a Christmas Worship Night on Thursday, Dec. 23, starting at 6:30 p.m. Burgin Christian Church will hold their Christmas Eve Service on Friday, Dec. 24. That same day, Friday,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County and people across the nation are working to provide relief for the victims of catastrophic storms that ravaged Mayfield, Dawson Springs and other Western Kentucky communities. Mercer Sheriff Ernie Kelty spent his 60th birthday last week by helping deliver supplies gathered by the Carpenter’s Christian Church. “It was…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is making a $25,000 contribution towards building a splash pad and playground at Young’s Park. Last week, the Harrodsburg City Commission awarded the bid to build a splash pad and playground at Young’s Park to DWA Recreation for $147,205.84. Back in November, Harrodsburg Mayor Billy…

April Ellis Herald Staff Teenagers often get a bad rap for being selfish, but one Mercer County teen, with the help of his father, has learned giving back is better than taking. Tytus Weldon, a senior at Mercer County Senior High School, helps his father Wes Weldon collect and distribute food and hygiene items in…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A local man has been charged with wanton endangerment after his attempt to settle a dispute with a crossbow on Thanksgiving. On Thursday, Nov. 25, police received a complaint about a man walking around with a firearm and firing shots on Clark Street. Police located Joshua T. Goodman, 43, of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Grand Jury handed up indictments last Wednesday on charges including receiving stolen property, drugs and bail jumping. RECEIVING STOLEN PROPERTY • Iokepa Kaikala, 33, of 995 Fairview Road, Salvisa, is charged with receiving stolen property, a class D felony. The offense occurred on Nov. 6, according to…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] We sure hope you’re ready for the holidays, unlike certain reporters who may have put off their Christmas shopping until the last minute. Because while they may be panicking, you can enjoy the holidays here in Mercer County, where it’s truly beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Taking a…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The holiday happenings continue to usher in the Christmas spirit this week, including Cookies With Santa at the Harrodsburg Police Department (1300 Louisville Road) and Harrodsburg Kiwanis club. The program features games, treats, free pictures with Santa and Identakid safety kits. The fun starts at 2 p.m. For more information, call…