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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has approved a contract with the Rotary Club of Harrodsburg to manage all aspects of alcohol sales during Oktoberfest, including training and purchasing alcohol. The Rotary Club will cover all of the upfront costs, which are expected to be in the $20,000-$25,000 range. The Rotary…

200 Motorcyclists Visit Mercer For Afternoon Show In a world often dominated by chrome and horsepower, a growing number of women are making their mark—not just as riders, but as preservers of motorcycle history. Leading that charge is the Riveter Chapter of the Antique Motorcycle Club of America (AMCA), a trailblazing all-women’s chapter dedicated to…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) is advising motorists that an extended closure is necessary for a section of Talmage Mayo Road/KY 1160. The temporary closure is necessary for cross drain installation operations to continue. Work was originally scheduled to be completed Friday, May 16. The closure will be in effect between milepoints 6.4 and 8.7…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] ATOM (A Thing On Main) Fest returns Saturday, May 17, starting at 2 p.m. The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is inviting everyone to enjoy the free event, which happens in downtown Harrodsburg in front of the Mercer County Judicial Center (224 South Main Street). The music lineup includes Carrie Anne…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Get ready for a weekend of Native American flute music as well as food—including fry bread and Indian tacos—and handmade arts and crafts. The Native Dawn Flute Gathering returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) from Friday May 23, through Sunday, May 25. It’s three days…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading to a budget with appropriations of more than $64 million for the 2026 fiscal year, which starts July 1. The budget is a significant increase over the 2025 fiscal year of $41 million and 2024 budget of $22 million. County officials stress…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg has been named one of the nine prettiest downtown strips in Kentucky. That’s according to WorldAtlas.com, which recently celebrated the coziness of Hogtown and five other towns in Kentucky, which the website called “one of the most welcoming places to visit in the US.” That compliment comes courtesy of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg residents can look for some major changes when it comes to garbage collection this year. Not only will Republic Services begin billing customers directly starting July 1, residents will see an increase in the garbage rate from $18.43 to $22.50. That’s according to Chief Administrative Officer Stacey Maynard. When…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Nights On Main returns to Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street) on Friday, May 9, featuring live music by Brandon and Sara Bond and Sheerflow from 6 to 10 p.m. The monthly series is hosted by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission and happens one Friday every month through…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man faces approximately 25 years in prison on drug charges. The federal government announced Wayne Jerome Johnson, 46, of Harrodsburg, was sentenced last week by U.S. District Judge Gregory Van Tatenhove to 300 months in prison for possession with intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a firearm in…