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Swimming Safety Tips Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Authorities have recovered a Madison County teenager who disappeared while swimming with friends in Herrington Lake. Last week, the body of Emanuel “Manny” Prewitt, 17, a senior at Madison Central High School in Richmond, was recovered. Prewitt was swimming with friends near Gwinn Island on Wednesday, June…

In-person voting will be held Tuesday, June 23, from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Lions Park (450 East Factory Street). While in-person voting in Kentucky’s primary election is scheduled to start tomorrow, state officials are warning the public about an election scam. Attorney General Daniel Cameron and Secretary of State Michael Adams are warning…

Jennifer Marsh [email protected] The Mercer County Farmer’s Market partnered with Mercer County Community Endowment, united Way and the Mercer County Cooperative Extension office to provide fresh produce bags and recipes to the Intermediate School’s Cooking club this past Wednesday.  “The Program is called Fresh to Table,” said Jessica Bessin, agent for horticulture for the extension…

In-Person Voting Limited Due To COVID-19 Concerns Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Kentuckians can request an absentee ballot for the upcoming election at one of two online portals: govoteky.com and elect.ky.gov. Mercer County voters can also request an absentee ballot by calling the Mercer County Clerk’s Office at 734-6310. The primary election will be held…

A “Beautiful Magnolia Display” photo contest is being held from Friday, June 19 to Monday, July 6. The winner will receive $100 cash Form master gardener Joan Sewell. “I drive through town often to look at the beautiful magnolia trees,” said Sewell, sponsor of the contest. “In this time of unrest, I just thought maybe…

Protect Yourself From COVID-19 Robert Moore Herald Staff So far, 21 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19, according to the Mercer County Health Department. The latest patient is a female aged 30-39 with symptoms who is recovering at home. On Tuesday, June 16, Gov. Andy Beshear announced 203 new COVID-19 cases, raising the state’s total to…

Joint Jail Committee OKs $5.2-Million Budget Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, things have been relatively slow at Boyle County Detention Center. On Tuesday, June 16, the population at BCDC was at 137. Officials say the decline in population at the jail is due to class D felony offenders being released…

New Budget Includes Pay Increase For City Workers Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to the city’s new budget for the 2020-2021 fiscal year. The $14.9 million budget includes a pay increase for city workers. Employees earning between $7.75 to $14.55 an hour who haven’t received a promotion since April…

    Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] There will be no increase to Burgin residents’ water bills despite a 2.3 percent cost increase in the cost of water from the City of Harrodsburg. “The City of Harrodsburg raised water prices for the City of Burgin by 2.3 percent,” said Mayor Jim Caldwell. “We might have…

Public Hearing Set For July 14 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing next month that could open the door to a proposed $150 million solar farm. The planning and zoning commission is seeking public input on a proposed text amendment that would allow for…