Area News

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court was asked again to help make sure the Mercer County Judicial Center is fully staffed. Bailiffs—also known as court security officers—are part-time employees who are limited to working 99 hours a month. The Administrative Office of the Courts pays their salary up to $9 an…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order closing local schools may be going to the U.S. Supreme Court. On Monday, Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced he was filing an emergency application for the Supreme Court to hear the case.  Danville Christian Academy in Boyle County, the religious law group…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Board of Commissioners gave first reading to a request to rezone property on Mooreland Avenue. Lawrenceburg developer Joseph Burkhead is asking the city to rezone more than 23 acres owned by the Nancy Inman estate from R-1 (low density residential) to R-2 (high density residential). Burkhead would like…

Christmas Events In Mercer County Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Get into the holiday spirit with the annual Christmas parade in Burgin scheduled for Saturday, Dec. 5 at 6 p.m. through Main Street.  “Santa Claus is coming to town with Mrs. Claus and they plan to ride through Main Street on their golf cart,” said…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Restaurants and bars will be able to apply for aid starting Monday, Nov. 30. The Kentucky state government is making $40 million in federal coronavirus relief funds available to restaurants and bars impacted by the statewide shutdown on in-person dining that began last Friday. The Team Kentucky Food and Beverage…

Mercer County Intermediate School is inviting businesses and individuals to participate in a community wide holiday reverse parade event. “Our staff, along with staff and students from other Mercer County Schools, will be creating stationary displays for community families to drive through and enjoy.  Think of it as a Southern Lights inspired reverse parade,” said…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The big news at last week’s meeting of the Mercer County Board of Education was Gov. Andy Beshear’s order to shut down in-person instruction at schools across the commonwealth. The governor announced the new executive order on Wednesday. On Thursday,  Superintendent Dennis Davis said he and his staff had spent…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Even as the COVID-19 pandemic continues to grow in Mercer County and across the nation, utilities are moving forward with disconnections. A statewide moratorium on utility cut-offs ended last week, but there is help for those who have fallen behind on their bills. Kentucky is assisting citizens to ensure uninterrupted…

COVID-19 Force Families To Forego Large Gatherings Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] This year has seen the cancelation of most events, including holiday celebrations. Thanksgiving is no exception. Due to the rising cases of COVID-19, Gov. Andy Beshear limited gatherings to eight people and only two families. Meeting the guidelines will mean sacrificing tradition for…

The Kentucky Blood Center is testing donations for COVID-19 antibodies, giving donors the opportunity to help a neighbor battling COVID-19. The Kentucky Blood Center is holding a blood drive on Friday, Dec. 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). Because donations are kept local, plasma derived…