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Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Summer romances leading to lifelong relationships is the stuff of movies but for one couple it has been their every day reality. Married on June 11, 1954, Darlene and Robert Bowles are celebrating 65 years of togetherness. “We have been working side by side our entire lives,” said Robert Bowles. “We…

Merchants Advised To Check High Denomination Bills More Carefully Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Police Department has put one person in jail in connection with phony money being passed at local businesses. But the HPD still needs the public’s help finding another man who may be a member in a possible counterfeiting ring.…

Frozen Pizza Made Popular By Appearance On ‘Shark Tank’ Recalled A brand of frozen pizza made popular after the owner appeared on the “Shark Tank” reality series is subject to a nationwide recall. Table 87 Frozen, of  Brooklyn, New York, is recalling approximately 649 pounds of frozen pizza products that contain pork produced without the…

What To Do June 6–13 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Behold the power of another busy weekend here in Mercer County with this exhaustive list of things to do over the next seven days. Thursday • 15th Annual 400-Mile Yard Sale. Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9, 7:30 a.m.–10 p.m. US 68 and throughout…

Chad Baker Named New Chief Of Burgin Police Department Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Chad Baker has been named chief of police for the City of Burgin after a six year stint serving the Harrodsburg police department. Baker was a school resource officer for Mercer County Schools during the 2018-2019 school year and hopes to…

Trespassing Complaint Leads To Drug Bust Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Three people are in jail after a trespassing complaint led to a drug bust last week. On Friday, May 31, at 7:22 p.m., police investigated a trespassing complaint at an abandoned house located on Marimon Avenue. Three people were discovered inside the house and…

Get A Jump On The Other Bargain Hunters With This List Of Sales Here In Mercer County Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The 15th annual 400-Mile Yard Sale will take place from Thursday, June 6, through Sunday, June 9, on US Highway 68. This event goes through 24 counties and 60 communities across Kentucky including…

Harrodsburg’s 245th Birthday Party Sunday, June 16, At The Fort Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg will be celebrating their 245th birthday at Old Fort Harrod State Park on Sunday, June 16, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The event offers free cake, water and entertainment for everyone. “The 2019 Founder’s Day celebration will be memorable.…

Brass Band Performances On Friday At Shakertown And Beaumont Inn Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Great American Brass Band Festival returns to Mercer County this Friday with concerts at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and the Beaumont Inn. Both concerts are free to the public. On Friday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m., the Walnut…

Burgin’s Class Of 2019 Earn Their Diplomas The Harrodsburg Herald/Robert Moore Burgin High School’s graduation was Friday night, with 30 seniors finally earning the right to turn their tassels. Burgin also presented the Outstanding Alumni Award to Mark Bradshaw and the Proctor Service Award to Keith Monson. Drew Christopher Hatfield, who is joining the United States…