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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] An attempt by the 250th anniversary committee to answer some questions about their plans—as well as ask for money—left the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission with even more questions than they started with. Noel Turner, the treasurer for the 250th anniversary committee, which is now a 501c3 nonprofit, came to discuss…

Fiscal Court Seeks To Recoup Some Of The Costs Of Opioid Epidemic Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has agreed to enter a lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and other defendants. At their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 22, the court voted to retain the services of attorney Ronald Johnson of the law…

Veterans Parade On Saturday, Nov. 2 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] There will be a parade on Saturday, Nov. 2, in downtown Harrodsburg. The parade is not just to honor the Harrodsburg Tankers, but all Mercer County veterans. That includes the veterans of forgotten wars like Joseph Keller. Keller is 86 years old. He served…

It Was All Smiles Downtown During Fourth Annual Oktoberfest Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] There was no stopping the flow of fun during Oktoberfest this year. For the first time in the event’s short history, no days were lost to rain. Organizers from the Harrodsburg First Main Street Program even set up a giant screen…

Weekender Oct. 17–24 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] After celebrating Oktoberfest and the Fort Harrod Beef Festival and with Halloween coming up, Mercer County is taking a breather this weekend. But that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do. One thing everyone needs to do is go outside and check out the fall colors, which are…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The burn advisory continues in Mercer County as the drought that has ravaged most of the state enters a second month. Even with recent rains and cooler temperatures, Mercer County is still at least two inches below the normal rainfall. This past month was the hottest and second driest September…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Grand Jury handed down indictments last Wednesday on charges including forgery and burglary. POSSESSION OF A FORGED INSTRUMENT Charles Short, 34, of 689 Mooreland Avenue, and Annette Rodriguez, 43, of 3032 Mando Tree Drive, Edgewater, Florida, have both been indicted on 11 class C felony counts of 1st-degree possession…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The last home not connected to Burgin water within the city limits of Burgin on Shakertown Road is being added to the city’s water service. A new hydrant will also be installed on Shakertown Road. The water and sewer project in Burgin was started in 2016 and is expected to…

Investigators Seek Help In Identifying Object Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Burgin man found an unidentified flying object at his home Sunday. This UFO is not alien in origin. There is English writing on the side. But how it got lodged in the wall of a house is still a mystery, and officials are…

Water Still Safe To Drink; Drought Blamed For Contaminants Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] City officials are advising concerned residents there is nothing wrong with their drinking water. The Harrodsburg water department has received complaints for the past week about bad tasting or smelling water. They have been reassuring the public—via their Facebook page, the…