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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has received two bids to build a splash pad and playground at Young’s Park. At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 30, two bids were opened. The first was from DWA Recreation—whose representative, Bryan Noel, gave a presentation to the commission in October—for $147,205.84. The second…

Moseley Conducts First Fiscal Court Meeting Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading to an ordinance amendment that would lower sewer bills across the county. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 30, the fiscal court gave first reading to an amendment that would lower sewer bills for customers…

Christmas has always been my favorite time of the year; what with the presents, jolly church services and plethora of Christmas movies on TV, it’s hard not to get excited when it inevitably rolls around again. This Christmas is different for me though, as it’s the last one I’ll spend the entirety of at home;…

Happy Thanksgiving From The Harrodsburg Herald Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The big event this week is Shop Small Saturday on Nov. 27. For a full list of participating shops, check out this story. With that covered, let’s take a look at what’s happening at the beginning of December. “Christmas on Main” happens Friday, Dec.…

Former Harrodsburg City Councilman Appointed By Governor Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Scott Moseley is the new judge-executive for Mercer County. On Thursday, Nov. 18, Gov. Andy Beshear appointed Moseley to serve out the unexpired term of former Judge-Executive Milward Dedman, who resigned Nov. 15 to take a position as deputy director with the Kentucky…

Commission Rejects Proposed Tiered Fee Structure, Retains Flat Rate Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission voted to increase the city’s occupational license fee to $100 from $25. However, the commission removed language from the amended ordinance that would have implemented a three tier structure based on the number of employees in favor…

April Ellis Herald Staff For many, Thanksgiving means food, family and fun. For others, it means shopping, deals and discounts. This year, the Mercer Chamber of Commerce and Harrodsburg First have several activities planned for Small Business Saturday, on Saturday, Nov. 27, to direct shoppers away from the box stores and online retailers to local…

Claims Legal Drug Use Led To Failed Drug Test Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The recently fired Mercer County animal control officer is asking for another chance. After an executive session on Nov. 9, the Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to fire Animal Control Officer Kurt Baker effective immediately and to begin advertising to fill…

Trevor Ellis Herald Staff [email protected] Jason Booher took over as superintendent of the Mercer County School District in August. His professional career has been about being a leader, first as a coach, then assistant principal, principal and now superintendent. Like most good leaders, he has a back story that shaped him, one filled with tragedy,…