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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man is facing charges of kidnapping after a domestic dispute last week. Officers from the Harrodsburg Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Perryville Street on Thursday, Aug. 28, after receiving a report of a domestic disturbance. According to the uniform citation, a woman had been watching…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] International Overdose Awareness Day at Harrodsburg Community Center is being hosted by the Mercer Agency for Substance Abuse Policy at Olde Town Park on Saturday, Aug. 30, from noon to 3 p.m. This year’s theme is “One Big Family Driven By Hope.” There will be guest speakers, burgers and hot…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Jim Stinnett of the Col. James Harrod Chapter Sons of the American Revolution presented Sheriff Ernie Kelty with the Law Enforcement Commendation on Tuesday, Aug. 26, at the Mercer County Fiscal Court. Stinnett said Kelty deserved the commendation because, during his nearly half century in law enforcement, he has exemplified…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] In a marathon meeting last week, the Mercer County Board of Education chose to keep their tax rate unchanged and considered the location for the new football stadium. At the school board’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 19, the school board opted to keep the tax rate the same as…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for sex trafficking children. Larry Coffman, 42, was sentenced to 40 years in prison for two counts of sex trafficking of children and committing a felony involving a minor while being required to register as a sex offender. Under…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to an ordinance requiring property owners or their designees to be present at the property when water service is requested. At their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 25, the commissioners learned the need for the ordinance became apparent after a recent. The owner…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] At least one local organization is questioning the requirements of the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission for funding. At the tourist commission’s regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 13, Doug Miell, president of the he Harrodsburg Historical Society, said the society could not sign the grant agreement because it would place obligation…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin resident Kevin Wallace has been appointed to the Burgin City Council. Wallace was elected by the city council to fill out Jamie Keebortz’s unexpired term on the county at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 12. Keebortz, who has served on the city council since 2016, was appointed to…

Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County football achieved a feat last fall that the program had never had: back-to-back district championships. The newest member of Class-3A District 4, Lexington Catholic, will undoubtedly make a three-peat more difficult to attain. Still, the most significant challenge ahead for Titan Football is a lack of depth. “The…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Habitat for Humanity Benefit Dinner and Patriot Quartet Concert happens at Salvisa Baptist Church on Monday, Aug. 25, with dinner served at 5:30 p.m. the concert begins at 6:45 p.m. For more information, including pricing and ticket locations, check the listing below. The Farm to Table Dinner…