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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission held their first regular meeting of the year on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, at city hall. The commission—including their newest member, Commissioner Jack Coleman, who now oversees the police and fire departments—took care of city business. They recognized city employees, including Duane Baker for 10 years…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fire Protection District is raising the tax rate on real estate and tangible property. Chief Glenn Phillips from the Mercer County Fire Protection District informed the Mercer County Fiscal Court at their meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14. Phillips said the fire district is raising their tax rate…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day celebration happens Monday, Jan. 20, at Harrodsburg Baptist Church (312 South Main Street). The pancake and sausage breakfast is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. with the commemorative march at 11 a.m. The program with Harrodsburg Mayor Robert “Bob” Williams serving…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court held their first meeting of the new year on Tuesday, Jan. 14. First up, the fiscal court approved the 2025 salary cap for the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. Brooke Williams of the MCSO told the magistrates the salary cap, which includes a 3.5 percent cost…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Because of the weather many offices and businesses are closed. All listings were still valid at press time. The Harrodsburg Historical Society will show the documentary, “The Harrodsburg Legacy: 250 Years In The Making” at their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, starting at 7 p.m. Filmmaker Michael Breeding will…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has announced that Assistant Director Connor Souder will take on an additional role as sports director. As sports director, Souder will collaborate with local government, schools and community organizations to develop and enhance sports infrastructure, host new events and grow existing programs, the tourist commission…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg Mayor Robert “Bob” Williams will be the keynote speaker at the 19th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day event on Monday, Jan. 20, at Harrodsburg Baptist Church (312 South Main Street). The pancake and sausage breakfast is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. with the commemorative march at…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Danville man has begun the new year with a whole slew of charges against him, including wanton endangerment and unlawful imprisonment. According to the 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…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission held their first meeting of 2025 on Friday, Jan. 3. The zoning commission approved a site plan submitted by Crozer LLC for the construction of four single-story apartment buildings totaling 16,908 square feet at 200 Pinehurst Way in Harrodsburg. The property is zoned…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street) will present the documentary, “The Harrodsburg Legacy: 250 Years In The Making” during their monthly meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. After the 30 minute film, documentarian Michael Breeding will make comments. A light supper of soup and crackers will…