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Burgin residents can all be thankful for one thing this Thanksgiving: principal construction work on the city’s sewer system is almost completed. Only two laterals need to be installed, said Mike Sanford, general manager of the Mercer County Sanitation Department. The last contractor should be finished by the estimated completion date of Nov. 19, Sanford…

Editor’s Note: This article includes information that was not available before press time. A pedestrian was killed after being struck by a car on U.S. 127. Ashley French, 31, of Lawrenceburg, was hit while either standing or walking in the left lane of southbound U.S. 127, according to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. On Monday,…

The smash-and-grab bandit behind nearly 20 vehicle break-ins locally and crimes across the commonwealth is facing justice here in Mercer County. Dario Mauriz-Cruz, 25, of Lexington, pled not guilty in district court on Monday. Mauriz-Cruz was arrested in Bourbon County by the Kentucky State Police after being spotted in Lexington driving a car with stolen…

“We should always remember,” said Heather French Henry. French Henry, the deputy commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs, spoke Monday at an event honoring local veterans  at the Mercer County Public Library (MCPL). French Henry was wearing a poppy to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War One. She said 90,000 Kentuckians served…

“Shrek! the Musical Jr.” will bring the characters from the beloved film series to the state at Ragged Edge Community Theatre from Nov. 10-12 and 17-19. Shrek and a whole cast of characters are coming to Harrodsburg with a story fans of the film will recognize and be surprised with at the same time. Show…

Historic areas and homes of Mercer County are being brought back to the spotlight with the republishing of a book showcasing the history of the county. “Historic Sites of Harrodsburg and Mercer County” was originally published in 1988 by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Landmark Association spearheaded by local historian Frances Keightley Moseley. The book showcased historic…

Community leaders are cautiously optimistic about Ephraim McDowell Health’s takeover of the James B. Haggin Memorial Hospital. They are almost unanimously glad Haggin is keeping its doors open, but they worry how the takeover will affect the community. “You hate that it happened, but if it was the only way to save the hospital,” said…

Both of Mercer County’s representatives oppose Gov. Matt Bevin’s proposed reforms to Kentucky’s retirement system. Both Sen. Tom Buford and Rep. Kim King have come out as no votes to the plan, which is drawing opposition from state and local employees across the commonwealth. Buford has been a no since the governor, along with Senate…

The temporary lane closure on the Brooklyn Bridge, which carries U.S. 68 over the Kentucky River, remains in effect. “The contractor currently anticipates returning to work on the bridge prior to the onset of winter weather,” said Natasha Lacy, information officer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet, Department of Highways.  The bridge’s eastbound lane has been…

After months of speculation and rumors, the news is out: the James B. Haggin is joining Ephraim McDowell Health. The announcement was made on Monday, Oct. 30, by the management of both Haggin and McDowell. Haggin will retain its tax identification number and become a subsidiary of McDowell Health. The financial terms of the agreement…