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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Animal Control Officer Marty Hurst has resigned. The Mercer County Fiscal Court accepted Hurst’s resignation at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. The county hired Hurst in September 2024 and became the full-time animal control officer in June. He was recognized by the fiscal court in October…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission will make its decision about the futures of Lions Park Community Center and the former Harrodsburg Police Department headquarters next year. While the demolition of the former police headquarters at 411 North Greenville Street appears to be a foregone conclusion, the commissioners discussed several options for…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s time to hit the streets of Hogtown and do some Christmas shopping. The Downtown Harrodsburg Santa Shuffle returns Saturday, Dec. 14, from 4 p.m. to midnight. Visit five of the nine participating locations to be entered into a giveaway for a gift basket valued at over $500. Each stop…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two people were transported for medical treatment after their vehicle ran off Highway 127 on Monday, Dec. 8. Chief Dep. Sean Brown of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office said the people managed to escape serious injury when their SUV overturned in a ditch during Monday’s snow. “They were both shaken…

Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been indicted on 11 counts of attempted murder as well as a count of arson after police say he started a fire at an apartment complex on College Street. Ryan M. Tinney, 44, of 202 South College Street No. 5, was indicted last…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] CLARIFICATION: Superintendent Jason Booher offered this clarification. “The $25,000 agreement with Whitaker Bank was not for naming rights, as the headline and article indicated. Instead, the contract was for the placement of two Whitaker Bank logos on the gym floor for up to 15 years or until the floor is…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has voted to enter an agreement with a top University of Kentucky basketball prospect to promote local tourism. It’s not just any basketball player they’re hiring. It’s Jasper Johnson, the grandson of legendary Harrodsburg High School Coach Alvis Johnson and the son of Dennis Johnson.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Wake up the kids and call the neighbors, the Nutcracker Christmas Parade returns Friday, Dec. 5. The parade will assemble at the Old Fort Harrod State Park parking lot between Broadway and West Lexington Street starting at 4:30 p.m. with streets closures at 5:30 p.m. The parade will start at…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Christmas Lights of Bondville (510 Bondville Road, Salvisa) will start Friday, Nov. 28, at 5:30 p.m. until New Years. The show is free, but donations are accepted. For more information, visit their Facebook page @ Bondvillelights. Have a happy Thanksgiving, Mercer County! Thursday, Nov. 27 Thanksgiving • Thanksgiving Dinner…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] No arrests have yet been made in this weekend’s shooting. One woman, identified as Edwina Gail Sutton, 71, of Battlefield Road, Perryville, was killed in the shooting which happened Saturday, Nov. 22, according to a Facebook post from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. Sutton’s identification was confirmed by the Mercer…