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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The tax picture is growing clearer for property owners in Mercer County, but there are still a few public hearings to go. Upcoming Tax Hearings The Burgin Board of Education is considering raising property taxes to 77.7 cents per $100 in assessed value. That would translated into an additional $2…

Students And Officials Remind Drivers To Stop For School Buses Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Max Carey is in the fifth grade at Mercer County Intermediate School. His favorite thing in the world is playing Fortnite. He dreams of winning millions one day in a Fortnite competition. And thanks to a quick thinking bus driver,…

  A local man has been arrested after he was caught sharing images of child sexual exploitation online. On Thursday, Aug. 29, Kenneth Ray Cook, 41, who lives on the Mercer County side of Battlefield Road in Perryville, was arrested by the Kentucky State Police and charged with unlawful distribution and possession of matter portraying…

Even With Tax Increase, District Must Still Make Cuts Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education has approved raising the tax rate for 2020. Last Thursday, the board approved raising the tax rate to 71.8 cents per $100 in assessed value for both real estate and personal property. That’s 2.6 cents…

Fun Things To Do This Week In Mercer County Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] This week it’s all about the lake. Mercer County residents will flock down to Herrington Lake to celebrate Labor Day. While most everything will be closed on Monday, you’ll still find plenty to do in Mercer County.   Thursday Live music…

No Credible Threats Found In Mercer, Officials Say Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials have been unable to substantiate a rumored threat directed towards Mercer County Senior High School. According to the school administrators, rumors have been circulating since last week. In a press release, Superintendent Dennis Davis said the reports have been investigated by…

Mercer Dominates Ham And Speech Competitions At State Fair Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The Kentucky State Fair closed this past weekend with $1-million country hams sold at auction for charity. The grand champion commercial division ham auctioned off was produced by Blake Penn of Penn’s Country Hams and was purchased by Central Bank. Mercer…

Public Hearing On New Tax Rate On Sept. 12 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has agreed to raise property taxes. The commission voted Monday night to increase the tax rate to 81.2 cents per $100 in assessed value. The new rate will generate an estimated $388,000 for the city, over $70,000…

Board Of Directors Elects New Officers Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has elected new officers. While Kathryn Tuggle will return as chair of the tourist commission, JoEtta Wickliffe, who has served on the commission since its founding, will no longer serve as treasurer. She will still serve as a board…

Mercer County Sheriff Ernie Kelty will host five sessions in September at locations throughout the community to help educate the public on a variety of topics including surviving an active shooter situation. Each session will last from 7 to 9 p.m. at the following locations: Tuesday, Sept. 3, McAfee Fire Department, 2805 Louisville Road with…