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Rosalind Turner contributing writer There will be a public reception for the citizens of Mercer County and the surrounding communities to celebrate the election of Lt. Governor-elect Jacqueline Coleman from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, at Lions Park Community Center. Andy Beshear and Coleman will be sworn in as Kentucky’s next governor and…

Weekender Nov. 28–Dec. 5 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] While just about everything is closed for Thanksgiving, there is still plenty to do this weekend. It’s a great time to get a jump on your holiday shopping with Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 30. Friday • Christmas Open House at Beehive Gifts and Pet Boutique…

School Board OKs Adding Another Preschool Classroom Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education has hired 101 Broadway Business Solutions to handle the school’s public relations. The company will be paid $25,000 to handle website redesign, mailings, calendars and social media. “I think this is something the district desperately needs,” said…

Santa Claus Is Coming To Town Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Holiday events are being planned all over Mercer County.  Parades, visits with Santa and tree lighting ceremonies are for this coming weekend. Salvisa Ruritan Club is planning their events for Thursday, Dec. 5, with parade lineups starting at 6 p.m. on Oregon Road. “Following…

Select varieties of Breakstone’s Cottage Cheese are voluntarily being recalled due to the potential presence of pieces of red plastic and metal that may have been introduced during production. Consumption of hard or sharp foreign material could cause injury to teeth, mouth, throat, stomach or intestine tissues if swallowed. Breakstone is available at grocery stores here…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man is one of three highway workers who were injuredTuesday after being struck by a SUV that entered a construction zone. On Tuesday, Nov. 19,  at approximately 3:40 p.m., Kentucky State Police responded to a single-vehicle collision on the Bluegrass Parkway. According to the KSP, a white 2005 Buick…

Zoning Commission Approves New Convenience Store, Among Other Projects Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission has given the go ahead to build a 5,000 square foot convenience store on College Street. Last week, the commissioners voted unanimously to approve a site plan submitted by Newcomb Oil Company to build…

Weekender Nov. 21-28 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The holiday season is fast upon us. This weekend, we get the unique chance to experience a truly old fashioned Christmas at the Holiday Open House at Old Fort Harrod State Park on Saturday, Nov. 23, starting at 6 p.m. But that’s hardly all there is to…

Beshear, Coleman Inauguration On Tuesday, Dec. 10, In Frankfort Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 2019 gubernatorial election finally over, Lt. Gov.-elect Jacqueline Coleman vows to give Mercer County something we haven’t had in a long time: a voice at the state capital. Harrodsburg may be the oldest settlement in Kentucky, but no Mercer County…

State Funding Becomes Available For City Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Burgin announced the Commonwealth of Kentucky has forgiven the city’s long overdue audits. Burgin is free to receive state funds that have been withheld and apply for  grants. “This is a huge accomplishment,” said Mayor Jim Caldwell. “We owe this to our accountant…