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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The May 19, 2026, primary election is over and the voters of Mercer County have spoken. Here are the unofficial results, according to the Mercer County Clerk’s Office. In the Republican primary to fill Sen. Mitch McConnell’s seat, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr collected 1,565 votes—65.18 percent of the votes cast.…

Habitat for Humanity Mercer County will dedicate the new home of the Sam and Whitney Martin Family at 357 Pheasant Drive in a brief service on Sunday, May 31, at 3 p.m. The house will be open for everyone to see and the family will be glad to meet them. Everyone is invited. Habitat for…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s time for A Thing On Main Street, better known as ATOM Fest 2026, which happens Saturday, May 16,in front of the Mercer County Judicial Center (224 South Main Street). starting at 2 p.m. ATOM Fest features three live music acts, food trucks, drinks and a lot of fun. The…

The primary election happens Tuesday, May 19. Qualified voters will be able to cast their ballots at the following six locations. Voters may cast their ballot at any location regardless of their precinct. Polls will be open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. • National Guard Armory (500 Tapp Road). • Barry Vandivier Center (176…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading to their $46.5 million budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which starts July 1. The fiscal court also approved roof repairs, gave first reading to an ordinance giving the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission authority to run Anderson-Dean Community Park and heard a…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has approved a zone change for a property on Sparrow Lane. The commission also held off on giving first reading to a budget for the upcoming fiscal year, which begins July 1. At their regular meeting on Monday, May 11, the commissioners gave second reading to…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] County and city officials want the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission to take over Anderson-Dean Community Park. The park’s board of directors learned about the plan at a special-called meeting on Thursday, May 7. Mercer County Judge-Executive Sarah Steele told the park board that the idea first came up during meetings…

A closure on New Dixville Road (Kentucky Route 1941) has been extended to Friday, May 22. Last week, the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) warned motorists of a scheduled road closure on New Dixville Road (KY 1941) in Mercer County for a road slide repair. That closure, between mile points 3.0 and 4.0, began Thursday, May…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Night On Main returns to Olde Town Park with live music by Katie Souder and Ethan Blackburn and Men of a Certain Age on Friday May 8, starting at 6 p.m. The event is organized by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission and sponsored by Community Trust bank. Vendors include…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education is proceeding with their plans to build the Mercer County Senior High School Athletic Venue. At a working meeting on Thursday, April 30, the board of education awarded bids for the complex, which includes a new artificial turf football and soccer field as well…