Area News

Includes A Special Guide To Local Fireworks Shows Another full week of events as Mercer County prepares to celebrate Independence Day. Thursday • Movie. The Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street) presents an adventure that happened a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. 5 p.m. mcplib.info or 734-7524. • McKayden…

Some Landowners Say New Tax Is Unfair Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Everyone agrees that 911 is important. But no one agrees on how to pay for it. In the past, 911 call services have been paid for through fees collected on landlines. But the number of landlines has been declining for decades and local…

Commission Approves Increase In Water, Sewer Rates Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A representative from Spectrum Communications appeared before the Harrodsburg Board of Commissioners Monday night to address citizens’ concerns and complaints. Spectrum and the city are in discussions to renew the franchise agreement that gives Spectrum access to infrastructure to provide cable to citizens.…

Thoughts And Goals From Community Leaders Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] (Editor’s note: This is a weekly series interviewing community leaders to share their thoughts and goals for the community.) Brad Banks is currently executive vice president and head of North American Operations for Hitachi Automotive Systems but he wasn’t always on top.  Banks started…

In The Streets Or In The Storm Sewers, Grass Clippings Are A Menace Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s that time of year again, when the media warns homeowners against leaving grass clippings in the street. But Commissioner Charlie Mattingly of Harrodsburg has another message for homeowners: don’t drop your clippings down the storm sewer…

Up to $1,000 is being offered in reward for information leading to the arrest of Christopher Lee Harlan, 28, formerly of Danville. Harlan has multiple warrants active for his arrest including contempt of court, tampering with evidence, trafficking in fentanyl/carfentanil and trafficking in heroin. Harlan’s previous address was in Danville, but he frequents Mercer County…

Longtime visitors know what to expect at the 11th annual Old Fort Harrod Settlement and Raid, which happens Saturday, June 22, and Sunday, June 23, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Native American raids will happen at 2 p.m. on both days but that is far from all that is going on at the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Another busy weekend in Mercer County is highlighted by two events: the premiere of the musical “Mamma Mia!” at Ragged Edge Community Theatre and the 11th Annual Old Fort Harrod Settlement & Raid. All that and more happens this weekend. Thursday • Team Titan Tennis Clinic for children ages 9–12.…

Starting this week, Ragged Edge Community Theatre is presenting one of the most popular shows in Broadway history, “Mamma Mia!” The jukebox musical tells a story of new love, old love and what it means to be family, all set on a sun-splashed Greek Isle. “Mamma Mia!” is directed by Elizabeth Meredith, who is sharing…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Will Burgin be the next city to go wet? Some residents want to give it another try. Burgin City Councilman Sindicat “Sid” Dunn has announced a second attempt to legalize alcohol sales in the city of Burgin at the regular council meeting on Tuesday, June 11. “We will have petitions…