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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two convicted felons, including one from Mercer County, have been indicted on handgun possession charges as well as operating a motor vehicle on a suspended license. Adam Stamper, 34, of 4041 Adderhold Road, Bronston, is charged with possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, a class C felony, and…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] While the state legislature is debating a bill that would make medicinal marijuana legal, it’s still not legal to drive around with marijuana in plain view. And it’s probably never going to be legal to drive around with marijuana, methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. That’s the lesson a Harrodsburg man hopefully…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Burgin is considering suing the Mercer County Sanitation District over flooding in the city. Many in Burgin blame blasting done during the construction of the city’s sewer for the flooding which has plagued the residents along Water Street for the last few years. However, the district says…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Titan Talk is a podcast where Mercer Central High School Students interview local leaders and more.  “We have interviewed Mayor Art Freeman as well as others,” said David Sullivan, a teacher at Mercer Central. “We have Alvis Johnson scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 13 and Wes Carter for Friday, Feb. 21.”…

Couple Believe Fate Brought Them Together Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Fate is the word the Taylors use to describe their love story. Now settled in Harrodsburg, the couple has experienced a lifelong friendship spanning three counties and over 60 years. Walter “Bucky” Taylor and Almetra (Smith) Taylor met in 1958 while Almetra was spending…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] County officials have still not reached a final solution on disposing of dead livestock. Mercer County, along with 17 other counties being served by Bluegrass Recycling of Winchester, was left scrambling for a solution when the recycling facility went out of business at the beginning of the month. Last year,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] State and local officials are continuing to monitor flooding from last week’s severe weather. At the same time, they have to prepare for heavy rains forecast for this week across the Commonwealth. Since the beginning of the month, 5.1 inches of rain have been recorded at the Kennedy Bridge pumping…

Olde Towne Park Will Remain Closed Until Repairs Are Completed  Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission voted Monday night to pay $9,750 to repair the wall at La Fonda Mexican Restaurant. The city closed Olde Town Park next to La Fonda on Main Street in January because of safety concerns. The 24-inch…

Weekender Feb. 13-20 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Valentine’s Day is Friday, Feb. 14, and many local restaurants are having specials. Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is hosting Valentine’s dinners on Friday, Feb. 14, and Saturday, Feb. 15. Even the Mercer County Public Library is getting in on the act, with a Ladies Night on…

Weekender Feb. 6-13 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] This weekend has all the ingredients to be a great one, with the Rotary Club Pancake Day on Friday, Feb. 7, the Mercer County Youth Investment Spaghetti Dinner & Silent Auction on Saturday, Feb. 8, and more. Thursday • Author Steve Flairty at Mercer County Public Library…