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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] An application to rezone agricultural property for business and residential development has been withdrawn, but the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission made decisions on other issues and voted to combine operations with the building inspector and their budget for the new fiscal year, which starts July 1. Before…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg Rotary Club Pancake Day is coming up at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road) on Friday, February 7 from 6am-6pm. This is a their annual fund-raiser, with endless stacks of pancakes served with sausage, eggs and choice of milk or juice Delivery is available. Winter Funfest…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education reviewed the draft budget for the 2025-2026 school year. At their first meeting of the year, Finance Officer Amber Minor took them through the first step in the school district’s yearlong budget cycle. Among the key takeaways, the draft budget projects total revenues of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Danville man has been indicted for an incident leading to a high speed police pursuit on New Year’s Day. According to ta uniform citation, the incident began Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at approximately 2 a.m., officers from the Harrodsburg Police Department stopped a 2014 Hyundai Accent on Ballard Street…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Anderson-Dean Community Park is getting ready for a big 2025. The Spring 2025 Baseball and Softball registrations are live online at andersondeancommunitypark.com. Registration for both leagues runs through Thursday, Feb. 20, with a skills day for the youth on Saturday, Feb. 22, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the…

EDITOR’S NOTE: This post has been edited because the meeting date was changed. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Learn how your local government is supposed to work on Monday, March 24. Representatives from the Kentucky League of Cities will present “Government 101,” covering the basics of local city governance from 5 to 7 p.m. in…

The Kentucky Blood Center will host a drive for Mercer County on Friday, Feb. 14, from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Youngs Park (530 Linden Avenue). All registered donors at this upcoming drive will receive an “I Love KY Blood Donors” long-sleeve shirt (while supplies last). Starting in January, all blood drives will move…

The Mercer County Tourist Commission has transformed the local tourism landscape over the past four years, showcasing unparalleled growth, innovation, and commitment to the community. From supporting local events to putting Harrodsburg and Mercer County on the national stage, the commission’s efforts have fostered economic growth, community engagement, and a brighter future for the region.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Sure, it started out pretty and all, but we’re all tired of the snow. It would be so nice to get out and have some fun, wouldn’t it? Why not take a shot at the 2025 Winter Dart League being hosted by Lemons Mill Brewery and the Vault beginning in…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Even though it is a bigger number, a 251st birthday is just not as impressive as a 250th. Harrodsburg may not be celebrating its sestercentennial this year, but there is still a lot to look forward to in 2025. That includes new events, like the Fun and Sun Fest the…