Area News

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Patients at Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation Center are being returned indoors after what officials called an “electrical error” on Tuesday, June 2. First responders from the Harrodsburg Fire Department, AmeriPro Emergency Medical Services, the Harrodsburg Police Department and the Mercer County Emergency Management Agency were on the scene. According to…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education has approve the 2025-2026 Salary Schedule, which includes a three-percent salary increase for all certified and classified employees, in addition to the regular step increase. This move will impact all extra duty stipends as well, officials say. The school board also approved a new…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The water’s fine, so hop in. The pool at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road) opened on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26. The pool schedule is modified because the Mercer County School District is still holding classed, in addition to the cooler morning temps. Weather permitting, the pool will open…

Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been indicted for sexual abuse. Last week the Mercer County Grand Jury indicted Joel H. Odell, 47, of 325 Tewmey Lane, on three class D felony counts of 1st degree sexual abuse. On or about April I, 2024, to Feb. 28, 2025, in…

June 25 Is Deadline To Apply For Disaster Relief Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is closing out their door-to-door survey in Mercer County. The FEMA disaster recovery center at the Mercer County Health Department (900 North College Street) is still open Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 7…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg residents can look for some major changes when it comes to utility bills. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 27, the Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to ordinances authorizing sewer and water rate increases based on the consumer price index as well as policies covering nonrecurring Charges…

The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a blood drive on Friday, June 6, from 10:30 a.m. to  4:30 p.m. at  Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street). To save donors cash as a thank you for saving local lives, the Kentucky Blood Center will feature exciting money-saving giveaways and promotions throughout the summer,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Native Dawn Flute Gathering returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) with a weekend of Native American music as well as food—including fry bread and Indian tacos—and handmade arts and crafts from Friday May 23, through Sunday, May 25. The event is organized by Angie…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council has approved a contract with the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office to provide a larger police presence in the friendly little city. Under the terms of the contract, MCSO deputies would make up to five patrols each shift which includes checking in with neighborhoods and local businesses.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Sanitation District is getting ready for a big June, with several large scales happening at the same time. The district learned last month the state is allocating more than $11 million for the Herrington Lake Force Main project, including $769,100 for the initial phase of the force…