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Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The second annual Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth Festival happens Friday, June 17, and Saturday, June 18, at West Lane Park (345 West Lane). In addition to food, vendors and speakers, there will be a jazz concert featuring Blue Groove Jazz starting at 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 18. Juneteenth is…

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Smoke ’em if you’ve got ’em. This week sees the end of one of Harrodsburg’s most venerable and colorful institutions. Local attorney David Taylor—known by some as the Notorious D.A.T.–is retiring after 56 years. They’re having a retirement party and 80th birthday party on Friday, June 17, at the Glengary…

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The Mercer County Fiscal Court has voted to continue with repairs on Horn Road, even after the county’s share of costs has gone up. County officials say another 26 feet of the road has washed out since the project was first bid out. Now over 80 feet have to be…

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The Harrodsburg City Commission held off on a proposed $16.2 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year until they had eliminated a pay increase for the city commission and mayor. At the Harrodsburg board of commissioners regular meeting on Monday, June 13, the commission tabled giving first readings to ordinance…

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com The 14th annual Settlement and Raid happens at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) on Saturday, June 18, and Sunday, June 19. The park’s signature event, the settlement and raid is a full scale re-enactment complete with settlers and Natives. For a full schedule, check out below,…

Owner Charged With Animal Cruelty Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Sheriff Ernie Kelty say the abused dogs discovered last week are responding to treatment. According to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office, a couple who formerly lived in Mercer County moved to Liberty about four months ago, leaving behind their dogs. The sheriff’s office received two…

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Another big weekend, almost too big to say anything here, but we need to point out that an even busier weekend lies ahead for Mercer County next week, with the PlayThink Festival at at Terrapin Hill Farms which starts Wednesday, June 15, and runs through the weekend; the second annual…

Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Editor’s Note: The Beaumont Inn’s new owners outline their plans for the historic attraction in next week’s issue of the Harrodsburg Herald. One of Mercer County’s biggest attractions is changing hands. After more than a century, Chuck and Helen Dedman and their family are selling the Beaumont Inn. However, the…

Sneak Preview Of Ragged Edge’s Production ‘Wizard Of Oz’ On Friday, June 10 Robert Moore Herald Staff rmoore@harrodsburgherald.com Get a sneak peek at the Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of L. Frank Baum’s “The Wizard of Oz” this week at the Dinner on Main. The picnic-style community meal happens Friday, June 10, starting at 6…