Area News

Snap Three Game Losing Streak At Tournament Arpan Dixit Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Titans started the Clash of the Titans tournament on a three-game losing streak. Fast-forward four days, and they come out of the tournament 2-1, with a thrilling 84-78 overtime victory over Somerset on Saturday, Dec. 22. Here is a recap…

Bulldogs Improve To 9-1 Arpan Dixit Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin Bulldogs (9-1) basketball team is off to their best 10-game stretch since the 2008-2009 season, when they started 8-2. After winning the DCA Warrior Christmas Classic last week, the Bulldogs travelled to Frederick Fraize and hosted Community Christian, winning both games. Here is a…

New Kennedy Bridge Opens Motorists and business owners along Herrington Lake got an early Christmas present this year when the replacement for the Kennedy Mill Bridge was opened to traffic on Dec. 21. “Merry Christmas,” joked  Kevin J. Buch, P.E., the project manager with Walsh Construction Company, who built the replacement span. Walsh was hired…

“James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” Returns For Two Weeks In July Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] One thing Mercer Countians can look forward to in 2019: the return of outdoor drama at Old Fort Harrod State Park. “James Harrod: The Battle For Kentucky” is returning for two weeks this July. Outdoor drama at Old…

Mercer County Shows Up For Grand Opening Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] “I never thought I’d see it in my lifetime,” said Mercer County Magistrate Donnie Webb. “It looks good.” Webb was taking a look over the brand new Kennedy Mill Bridge shortly before its grand opening on Dec. 21. Webb was hardly alone in…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] For Bill Huston, Christmas is a big deal. His house on Beaumont Avenue has lights, a nativity scene, several snowmen and much more.  The beauty of the outside of the house, fails in comparison to the delicate decorations found inside the home. “We have Christmas everywhere,” said Huston while standing…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County has reduced its share of the cost of running the Boyle County Detention Center. At last week’s meeting of the Boyle-Mercer Joint Jail Committee, Mercer’s share of costs at BCDC went from 35-percent to 27-percent, while Boyle’s went from 65-percent to 73-percent. The change in the cost-sharing ratio…

Jennifer Marsh Herald Staff [email protected] JVM Motorsports, located at 978 South College Street was burglarized for the second time in the early morning hours of Sunday, Dec. 9. This time the unknown offender stole over $50,000 in merchandise including: two motorcycles, one ATV, one  20’ double axle trailer  and four firearms. Owner Mark Morris was…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Burgin is suing Mayor-elect Jim Caldwell. In a lawsuit filed Friday, Dec. 14, with the Mercer Circuit Court, the city is arguing Caldwell has violated a settlement he had previously reached with the city government by running for mayor. The city is seeking $25,000 in damages and…

Service Fees At Animal Shelter Go Up Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County has a problem with improperly disposed deer carcasses, and they’re not talking roadkill. Officials are taking aim at certain trophy hunters who collect the antlers and feet then leave the carcasses on the side of the road for someone else to…