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Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Burgin is purchasing new water meters and software from United Systems. The change had been discussed over several meetings this year and two separate presentations were given to the council. Mayor Jim Caldwell said the new meters should give more accurate readings as well as detect leaks…

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.) Mayor Jim Caldwell says he wondered into Burgin in 1995 to apply for their police chief position and never left. A native of Jackson County,…

Local Artist Harry Humes Paints Horse to Honor Veterans Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Local artist and Navy veteran, Harry Humes, is painting a horse in hopes to represent military contributions in Lexington this summer. “I started doing art after Vietnam to cope with my depression,” said Humes. “I was in the navy and did…

Sleeper Connected To 32 Deaths, Many Of The Victims Were Less Than 3 Months Old Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling all models of Fisher-Price Rock N’ Play sleepers, which have been linked to over 30 infant deaths. According to the CPSC, over 30 infants have been asphyxiated in…

State Transportation Officials Visit Fiscal Courthouse Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has received a clean audit for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2018. The auditors reported that they “did not identify any deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting that we consider to be material weaknesses.” Find the rest…

Second Project In Two Months To Face Widespread Opposition Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission failed to either approve or deny a map amendment that would allow a 9,100 square foot Dollar General store to be built at the intersection of Ashley Camp and Chimney Rock Roads. The…

Arts Council Calls Investment In Arts An Investment In Harrodsburg’s Growth Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Members and supporters of the Arts Council of Mercer County went before the Harrodsburg City Commission Monday night to ask for increased funding. Local artist Laura Sullivan, who acted as a spokeswoman for the group, said small cities from…

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.) A native of Mercer County Scott Hammons has served with the Harrodsburg Fire Department since 1999 and became chief in June 2018. Hammons said he…

Deputy Talks Man Threatening Suicide Into Surrendering Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A potential tragedy was averted this weekend thanks to smart police work by Dep. Tim Gambrel of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. According to Sheriff Ernie Kelty, his deputies were called to Cottonwood Estates on Sunday, April 7, around 8 p.m. A man…

Owners Asked To Lock Their Vehicles Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Police Department doesn’t have any leads in a recent spate of vehicle burglaries, but they do have some advice for city residents: lock your car. Find the rest of the story on page 1A of this week’s issue of the Harrodsburg Herald…