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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two Harrodsburg residents have been indicted in their roles in sexually abusing a child. Last week, the Mercer County Grand Jury indicted Enos E. Gingerich, 24, on one count of 1st degree rape, a class B felony. Gingerich and Emma K. Barrett, 21, who both reside at 754 Greenbriar Drive…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Jamie Keebortz is the new mayor of Burgin. Keebortz, who has served on the city council since 2016, was appointed to fill out the unexpired term of former Mayor Joe Monroe at a special-called meeting on Monday, June 23, at 5:30 p.m. “Do not call me, I will not help…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A recent online poll found that Kentuckians want their ashes scattered at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street). A survey conducted by Choicemutual.com, a life insurance agency, asked Kentuckians where they’d want their ashes scattered. According to a Choice Mutual press release, Kentuckians overwhelmingly chose Old Fort…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Fireworks at Anderson-Dean Community Park happens Thursday, July 3, with the fireworks scheduled to start at dusk. In addition, there will be food trucks. The pool will be open until fireworks end. The biggest fireworks show in Mercer County, the 22nd Annual Lights Over Herrington happens Independence Day Friday, July…

Kentucky Blood Center’s Summer of Saving continues into July with a chance for donors to win free Texas Roadhouse for a year just by donating blood. There will be a blood drive for the Mercer County community on Tuesday, July 15, from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Downtown Harrodsburg Summer Shuffle happens Saturday, June 28. The event is hosted by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission. Enter to win a gift basket valued at over $500 by visiting six of the nine participating locations, which include Blackbird Bakery & Cafe (225 South Main Street Suite 100), LaFonda…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court is dealing with issues as Mercer County transitions from a farm-based community into a residential one. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Kylie Donnally, acting director of planning and zoning asked for clarification on county ordinance on road frontage requirements. In particular, Donnally asked whether…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Senior High boys basketball team faced 12th region opponent the Golden Lions of Garrard County in a summer ball game on Wednesday, June 18. The Titans were defeated by the Marion County Knights earlier in the day, but were successful against Garrard in the 41-37 win. Off-season summer…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Last week the Mercer County Board of Education dealt with some of the complications of today’s connected world. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, June 17, the school board gave second reading to the district’s new traceable communications policy. Under Senate Bill 181, which goes into effect June 27, every…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titans have the potential to put a great team on the court this winter. It was evident last season the program was in a process of rebuilding in Chris Souder’s first season back at the helm. The Lady Titans only graduated one senior this spring and…