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Two New Members Join Commission Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission welcomed two new members and approved a preliminary plat for a proposed residential development and a boutique lumber mill in Salvisa. After the two newest planning and zoning commissioners—Lucas Guinn and Bonnie Anglin—were sworn in, the commission approved…

https://www.facebook.com/McAfeeJamboree Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] After the last several action-packed weekends in Mercer County, this weekend is a good time to take a breather and get ready for the festivals to come. The big event this weekend is Friday Night On Main, featuring live music by Ryan Raikes at Olde Towne Park on Friday,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Former Harrodsburg Mayor Art Freeman has died. According to his obituary, Freeman died Friday, Aug. 6, at the Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville. He was 70. Freeman resigned as the mayor in June. His two and a half years in office were momentous ones for the city, beginning…

                          Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two Harrodsburg residents are in jail on drug charges after a traffic stop at the Walmart parking lot. The Harrodsburg Police Department conducted the traffic stop on Monday, Aug. 9, as part of a investigation into suspected…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg Ordinance Officer Erich Ruehs has been placed on probation. The move was announced by the Harrodsburg City Commission after a lengthy executive session on Monday, Aug. 9. Both Ruehs and Chief Brian Allen of the Harrodsburg Police Department spoke at the executive session. At a special-called meeting last week,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County residents were caught off guard by the city’s decision to tear down the playground at Young’s Park. At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 3, the Harrodsburg City Commission voted unanimously to tear down the playground equipment. City workers began work the very next day. The city also…

Public Hearing On Tax Rates Aug. 31 At 10 A.M. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court approved new tax rates at their meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 10. First, the magistrates set the real property tax rate for 2021-2022 fiscal year, choosing the 13.0 four-percent increase over the compensating rate of 12.5…

Wesley Bird Herald Staff [email protected]   The Mercer County boys soccer team, led by new head coach Jeremy Carlson, kicked off their 2021 season with a 1-0 win over the East Jessamine Jaguars Monday, Aug. 9. Keeper Jase Coconaugher was tested early with a Critical save (1′). The East Jessamine Jaguars controlled possession for the…

COVID-19 Update For Tuesday, Aug. 10 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Gov. Andy Beshear issued a mask mandate. Earlier today, the governor issued an executive order which requires: All individuals – all teachers, staff, students and visitors – must cover their nose and mouth with a face covering when indoors in all public and private…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Students are heading back to school and State and local officials are advising motorists to look out for students and buses as well as changes in traffic patterns. Drivers are also being reminded that it’s still illegal to pass a school bus while loading or unloading. Burgin Independent students returned…