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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission made three decisions at their last meeting, but their biggest decision—especially when it comes to the future of solar power—may be yet to come. The planning and zoning commission has been looking at drafting an ordinance which would allow solar facilities as a…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer Grand Jury handed up indictments last Wednesday on charges including possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, fentanyl possession and bail jumping. WEAPONS CHARGES • Nathaniel Davis, 23, of 601 Dove Court, is charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, a class C felony.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Another jam-packed weekend coming up in Mercer County, with the Titan Tennis Shoot-out for kids aged 7-12 years starting Friday, July 26; a pancake breakfast to benefit the Herrington Lake Conservation League on Saturday, July 17; and more. But the big stuff starts next week, when the 194th Mercer County…

Johnson & Johnson is voluntarily recalling five Neutrogena and Aveeno aerosol sunscreen products after testing identified low levels of benzene in some samples. Consumers should stop using the affected products and follow the instructions below. The recalled sunscreen products are aerosol sprays: • Neutrogena Beach Defense aerosol sunscreen. • Neutrogena Cool Dry Sport aerosol sunscreen.…

First Responders Speak In Favor Of Joining Bluegrass 911 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court voted unanimously to merge the county’s 911 communications with Bluegrass 911. Last week, the magistrates voted to join an interlocal agreement with Garrard County, Lincoln County and Casey County to jointly operate a single 911 dispatch…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Judge-Executive Milward Dedman announced he will not be running for reelection. At Tuesday’s meeting of the Mercer County Fiscal Court, Dedman said he will not seek a fourth term. “I appreciate the citizens of Mercer County giving me the opportunity,” said Dedman, who said he has been running…

Transition To New State System Causes Disruptions Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Clerk Chris Horn wants the public to know one thing about the recent problems his office—as well as offices across the commonwealth—have recently experienced processing transactions such as vehicle registrations, transfers and vehicle titling: they are just as frustrated as you…

CU Harrodsburg Ribbon Cutting On July 15 Thursday, July 15, will be Sandra DeFoor Day in Harrodsburg, honoring a longtime advocate for health and wellness here in Mercer County. The big event will be the ribbon cutting for the Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Nursing and LMR programs at the Commonwealth Credit Union Center for Health Sciences…

April Ellis Herald Staff [email protected] While the Anderson-Dean Community Park board struggles to get American Leak Protection back to do their final inspection, they still plan on opening the pool even if it’s just for private parties. “I’m afraid if we don’t open it where we haven’t opened it in two years, we are going…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Billy Whitenack is the new mayor of Harrodsburg. The Harrodsburg City Commission voted unanimously to make him mayor at their regular meeting on Monday, July 12. Whitenack has been serving as mayor pro tem since taking a seat on the Harrodsburg City Commission in January. As mayor pro tem, Whitenack…