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Wilmore Man Charged In Thursday’s Shooting Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The suspect in last week’s shooting has pleaded not guilty. Robert William Lewis, 46, of Wilmore, was arraigned Monday in Mercer District Court. Via video conferencing, Lewis pleaded not guilty to a charge of attempted murder. Police say Lewis severely injured another man in a…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Grand Jury handed up indictments last Wednesday on charges including burglary, wanton endangerment, sexual abuse and firearm theft. BURGLARY Kenneth Horn, 42, of 2135 Bohon Road, is charged with 3rd-degree burglary and theft by unlawful taking, both class B felonies. According to the indictment, Horn, who is being prosecuted…

A new scholarship program honoring long time volunteer and community activist Ruth Ann Bryant, is now available to Mercer County Students. “On behalf of the Mercer Chamber of Commerce, we are very pleased to announce that the Chamber has established a college scholarship program in honor of our long time volunteer, Ruth Bryant,” said Sam…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The suspect in yesterday’s shooting is now in custody, police say. The Harrodsburg Police Department said Robert William Lewis, 46, of Wilmore, has been arrested. The HPD have identified Lewis as the suspect in a shooting yesterday on Bellows Mill Road. According to the Boyle County Detention Center website, Lewis was booked…

Suspected Shooter Is Still At Large Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Police Department has identified the man they believe took part in a shooting earlier today on Bellows Mill Road. The suspect is Robert William Lewis, 46, of Wilmore, according to the HPD. Lewis is still at large and considered armed and dangerous. He is described…

One Man Injured After Shooting On Bellows Mill Road Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] EDIT: Post was edited to include description of shooter. One man has been injured in a shooting on Bellows Mill Road. At approximately 11:54 a.m., the Harrodsburg Police Department received a report about a shooting at 554 Bellows Mill Road. The…

Public Forum On Tuesday, June 16 The public is invited to attend a town hall at Alvis Johnson Field (441 East Lexington Street) on Tuesday, June 16, at 6:30 p.m. Officials—including the mayors of Harrodsburg and Burgin and the county judge-executive, clergy and local law enforcement officers—will address the public’s concerns in the wake of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Three of Mercer County’s biggest attractions are reopening their doors. Old Fort Harrod State Park reopened to the public on Wednesday while Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and Beaumont Inn will reopen next week. Old Fort Harrod State Park In a Facebook post, David Coleman, manager at Old Fort Harrod,…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The Anderson-Dean Community Park Board is fired up about fireworks scheduled for Friday, July 3, at dark. “We would like to welcome the community to come out to celebrate with us.  We are also offering any food trucks to come and set up during this event,” said Joni Horn, president…

Harrodsburg City Hall Will Reopen Monday, June 15 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission tabled a vote on changing the benefits plan for city workers after some of the commissioners asked for more time to look over the plans and to speak with city workers. Mayor Art Freeman was asking them to…