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Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Amid the multi-phased reopening campaign lead by Governor Andy Beshear, many businesses are unsure of the guidelines, according to the Mercer Chamber of Commerce. “The Mercer Chamber of Commerce Board met via Zoom to discuss the State’s COVID-19 reopening recommendations,” said Jill Cutler, executive director of the chamber.  “We have…

City Considers Railroad Offer To Remove Broadway Crossing Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Facing budget shortfalls due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Harrodsburg Mayor Art Freeman is asking the Harrodsburg City Commission to look at cutting their department budgets as well as other solutions, including possibly raising taxes. “It’s going to be a pretty big shortfall,”…

Locals Have Strong Feelings On Wearing Face Masks Rosalind Turner Featured Writer The Commonwealth of Kentucky is in the process of reopening after weeks of self-isolation and social distancing. The governor is asking citizens to continue healthy practices even as people return to work and other social venues. Along with washing hands and social distancing,…

Commission Issues Tax Guidance To Restaurants Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Karen Hackett has resigned as executive director of the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. Hackett, a Mercer County native, has been with the Tourist Commission since 1993. Over the past 27 years, she has served on various local, regional and state tourism organizations, including the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A local man is in jail on a variety charges after being caught speeding while drunk. On Wednesday, May 6, at 11:20 p.m., Zachery W. Hicks, 26, of Harrodsburg, passed by a traffic stop on Danville Road at 103 MPH without moving over to a safe lane. Officers from the…

Fiscal Courthouse To Reopen May 18 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has given first reading to a $12.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year. It’s a tough time to create a budget due to the COVID-19 pandemic.   Counties across Kentucky are facing steep decreases in revenue as well as…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been arrested for allegedly stealing more than $20,000 from Lowe’s stores across the Bluegrass. On Friday, May 8, Thomas Willard Freeman, 42, of Burgin, was served with three warrants for shoplifiting by Dep. Sean Brown of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. Two of the offenses occurred…

COVID-19 Update For Friday, May 8 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Gov. Andy Beshear announced more reopening dates. He said government offices and agencies may reopen on Monday, May 18, and funeral homes can resume in-person funeral ceremonies on Wednesday, May 20. In addition, the governor expanded the number of businesses that may reopen on…

COVID-19 Update For Thursday, May 7 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Gov. Andy Beshear has moved up the date for restaurants to reopen their dining areas to Friday, May 22. Restaurants must still meet the guidelines for reopening the state has already set in place. While outdoor dining areas can reopen, indoor dining areas can…

Saturday, May 9, is the deadline for produce growers to enroll in the first in a series of free training sessions. Under a new state law, the inspection of produce farms has been transferred from the federal government and placed with field representatives from the Kentucky Department of Agriculture, who work in cooperation with the University…