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Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Summer feeding is in full swing at both Mercer and Burgin schools. The school year ended but the staff and Mercer and Burgin Schools are still working hard for the students. “Just because school is out doesn’t mean we are going to stop feeding,”said Chris Minor, food service director for…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Paving plans are being made for the City of Burgin now that street funds have been released by the state. “We’ve received some extra road money and intend to use it this year to repave what we can,” said Mayor Jim Caldwell. “Thankfully Todd Johnson has come in and paved…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Board of Education voted to give a $15 emergency daily bonus to front line classified workers back-dated to Monday, March 1, for COVID-19. Twenty employees will be getting the bonus and the provision will be available for future emergencies. “Once approved, it is for life and only the…

Possible Rate Change Could Earn More Money For District While Saving Money For Minimum Users Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Sanitation District is considering a rate structure revision that could provide relief to customers complaining that the minimum rate is too high, while raising revenue for the financially strapped utility. Many Burgin…

Settlement And Raid At Old Fort Harrod, ‘Wizard Of Oz’ At Ragged Edge Canceled Or Postponed Until Next Year Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] While Kentucky is beginning to reopen, many local events set for June and July are still being canceled due to the continuing COVID-19 restrictions. Among the events being canceled are the…

Local Attractions Ready For Another Summer Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The water’s getting warmer and the fish are biting. That must mean it’s lake season. And with Memorial Day coming up on Monday, May 25, many Mercer County residents will be following the siren’s call to Herrington Lake. Starting on Friday, May 22, the lakeside…

While It May Seem Controversial To Some, Contact Tracing Is Vital Part Of Reopening Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Gov. Andy Beshear says that contact tracing is an important part in reopening Kentucky’s economy during the COVID-19 pandemic.     While it may seem controversial to some, it is not new. According to the Centers…

Updated Restaurant Listings Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Many local eateries are reopening their dining rooms starting Friday, May 22. The state is officially allowing restaurants to reopen their dining areas on Friday, others have either reopened already or are waiting to open later. Wah Mei reopened Friday, May 15. Lemons Mill is reopening on…

COVID-19 Update For Thursday, May 14 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The state has unveiled guidelines for retail businesses, which can reopen Wednesday, May 20, and restaurants, which can reopen their public dining areas on Friday, May 22. But it will be a different world for those who reopen. According to the state website, employees at…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Churches are allowed to resume in person services following the recent win with litigation against Governor Andy Beshear’s ban on church services.  Two federal judges issued rulings Friday, May 8, in favor of Kentucky churches that want to hold in-person worship services, and a third court issued a similar ruling…