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COVID-19 Update For Thursday, Aug. 6 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] On Thursday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced he was extending the facial covering mandate for another 30 days. Back on July 10, the governor ordered Kentuckians to wear masks covering their nose and mouth in all indoor public spaces, including grocery stores, pharmacies, restaurants, bars…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The 127 Yard Sale is billed as the world’s longest yard sale, spanning 690 miles going through six states including Kentucky. The sale attracts people from all over the country and is happening this weekend, Aug. 6-9. Some have expressed concerns with that many people coming through town and bring…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] While Boyle County officials seem to be trying to break free of the interlocal cooperation agreement that governs the regional jail, Mercer County officials are saying not so fast. Last week, Boyle County Jailer Brian Wofford told the Danville Advocate-Messenger the interlocal  agreement violates Kentucky law and that he is…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Last week, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission took several steps towards defining the new direction board members say they want to take. However, the tourist commission’s forward progress is being hindered, at least in part, by actions taken by the City of Harrodsburg. At their last board meeting on Thursday,…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Back to school discussions are stressful for every parent during the COVID-19 crisis but for those with a special needs child it can be overwhelming according to Susan Campbell Turner, Licensed Psychological Practitioner and founder of Children and Family Counseling Associates in Harrodsburg. “Each family that I am working with…

Officials Believe Seeds Are Part Of ‘Brushing’ Scam Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials believe the mysterious packs of seeds being received all over the country—including here in Kentucky—are part of an online scam. Last week, the Kentucky Department of Agriculture warned about unmarked seed packets being shipped unsolicited to residents. According to the KDA, …

Coronavirus Update For Monday, Aug. 3 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] With the number of new COVID-19 infections across Kentucky declining, Gov. Andy Beshear said his mask mandate—and the other actions the state has taken—appear to be working. At Monday’s briefing, Beshear announced 323 new cases, continuing the downward trend over the past few days.…

A salmonella outbreak which has sickened 396 people and put 59 people in the hospital has been linked to red onions. Kentucky is one of 31 states to have been impacted by the outbreak so far. The Food and Drug Administration, working with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and state and local partners,…

Coronavirus Update For Thursday, July 30 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] There are 26 confirmed cases of COVID-19 at Northpoint Training Center in Burgin, with 10 staff members and 16 inmates infected, according to J. Michael Brown, secretary of the Kentucky Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. There have been no hospitalizations or deaths related to…

Hostess Brands is voluntarily recalling certain Hostess Raspberry Zingers because the product may develop mold prior to the best by date. This recall applies to Hostess Raspberry Zingers multi-packs and single serve packs, both fresh and frozen. The products have late August best by dates. This recall does not affect any other Hostess products. The…