Area News

Harrodsburg Native Launches Sci-Fi Book Series Set In Hometown Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg native Ray Coffman is announcing his new book “Derelict: Harbingers of Kromius,” on Monday, March 18. A release event called “Horror Comes Home,” is set for Saturday, March 30, at Old Towne Park  on Main Street, from noon-3 p.m. “Derelict” is…

In the Know: Shawn Moore 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.) Shawn Moore, executive director of the Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission, has been working for Mercer County for 14 years. Originally from Western Kentucky, Moore…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] Ragged Edge Community Theatre will be presenting the first Old Harrod Radio Hour, a country music/variety show hosted by local favorites Natalie Berry Marshall and Josh McMillen on Sunday, March 10, at 3 p.m. “I’m especially excited about this new series, because it’s not only a wonderful fundraising opportunity, it…

Public Library Offers Free Genealogy Class On Thursday, March 14 Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Public Library is hosting a military record genealogy class on Thursday, March 14 at 2 p.m. The class teaches the different kinds of military records that can be beneficial to genealogists. From the American Revolution to the…

State, Tourist Commission Come To Terms On Park Repairs Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] State officials are promising that every state park will receive some of the $150 million the Kentucky Cabinet for Tourism, Arts and Heritage would be allowed to borrow under a bill being considered by the state legislature. Supporters of Old Fort…

High Speed Pursuit Begins In Mercer County, Ends In Woodford Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Lexington man was hospitalized for treatment after being injured in a high speed pursuit Friday. The incident began when Capt. Scott Elder of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office tried to stop a Volkswagen Jetta for equipment violations. Elder said…

Harrodsburg Area Technology Center Is NowTrailblazer Early College and Career Academy Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] The Hughes-Jones Harrodsburg Area Technology Center has been undergoing changes for the last year as the institution transforms into the Trailblazer Early College and Career Academy. The technology center, which is located on Tapp Road will is getting a…

The Struggle Of Raising Someone Else’s Child Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] More and more children are living with guardians other than their parents. According to the most recent Kentucky Kids Count Profile, which is compiled by the Kentucky Youth Advocates, the number of children living with a relative has doubled in recent years. Mercer…

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.) Mike Willand, executive director of Harrodsburg-Mercer County Industrial Development Authority, has been working in Mercer County since 2003 and took over as executive director after Dick…

Looking For Citizens To Adopt Flowerbeds Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Board of Commissioners voted unanimously Monday night to pay for a citizen’s car repairs. But they were unhappy with the way it had been handled. Ted Green went before the board to submit paperwork for damage done to his car after he…