Area News

The Kennedy Mill Bridge will be closed on Thursday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. The bridge, which carries Kentucky Route 152 across Herrington Lake, will be closed for routine bridge inspection work, said Natasha F. Lacy, public information officer with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Department of Highways District 7. Motorists should utilize…

Nick Risden is fighting for his life after a single tick bite has left him battling several medical conditions as well as Kentucky’s insurance providers. Risden, owner of K9 motivations and Von Risden Haus German Shepherds, lives and trains police and guard dogs in Salvisa. He was bitten by a tick in April. As a…

The Harrodsburg Historical Society held the 13th annual cemetery tour—”History Underfoot”—last Friday. For just one night, some of the residents of Spring Hill Cemetery came back to tell their tales. This year’s tour was dedicated to the memory of Gail Chambers Brown.  To learn more, check out this week’s issue of The Harrodsburg Herald.

Mercer County Schools are looking at a squeeze in the coming year. They have been told by state officials to prepare for possible cuts in state funding while having to increase the school’s contribution into the pension fund for certified employees. According to Finance Officer Amber Minor, the state is looking to cut flexible funds…

When you mention dilapidated properties, most people imagine a deserted home, possibly one abandoned after being foreclosed. But sometimes the worst dilapidated properties are occupied. That’s why local homeowners came to the Harrodsburg City Commission meeting Monday night to complain about the rental property at 314 Walnut Street. Even though the building has been condemned,…

Fall is officially here and leaves are showing a hint of color. That means it’s time for Burgin’s Fall Festival. It’s the 12th year for the festival, will be held at its new location, the parking lot of Burgin Independent School, on  Friday Oct. 6, and Saturday, Oct. 7. The festival kicks off on Friday…

JVM Motorsports will host their second annual Bikes, Blues and BBQ event on Friday, Sept. 29, and Saturday, Sept. 30. JVM has big plans to use the event to draw new faces to the community. “It’s just awesome for us. It’s a way for us to give back to our community.” said Mark Morris of…

State officials will try to answer questions about Kentucky’s ailing retirement system at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 17, at the Mercer County Intermediate School cafeteria. State Sen. Tom Buford, Rep. Kim King and Kentucky Education Association President Stephanie Winkler will try to answer questions. Other state officials may also attend, said Carrie Mays, president…

The Mercer County Fiscal Court has decided to hire a contract lawyer to look into the interlocal agreement. Mercer officials have been complaining for months that they are paying more than their fair share into Boyle County Detention Center (BCDC). Earlier this month, Boyle County Treasurer Mary Conley provided information showing Mercer paid a little…

April Ellis Herald Staff [email protected] David and Angela Shupe may not have X-ray vision, but they can definitely see the big picture. This couple, with four children, a 437 acre farm and a desire to teach life lessons while working the land found themselves a sweet deal in Mercer County. A syrupy sweet deal to…