Area News

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing on Tuesday, April 28, at Campbellsville University Gymnasium to get the community’s input on proposed text amendments to the City of Harrodsburg and Mercer County zoning ordinances concerning data centers. And the community’s input, at least those who…

April Ellis Herald Staff The primary election happens Tuesday, May 19. Voters will have the opportunity to cast their ballots for one of multiple candidates in four local races. In three races candidates are contending for the Republican nomination: Mercer County sheriff, Mercer County District 4 magistrate and the Mercer County jailer. Two candidates are…

New Dixville Road (Kentucky Route 1941) in Mercer County will be closed for a road slide repair between mile points 3.0 and 4.0 starting Thursday, May 7, to Friday, May 15. The roadway will be closed between 7 a.m. and 6 p.m. daily. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet advises motorists to seek alternate routes during closure…

Habitat for Humanity Mercer County will be accepting applications for a new home on Thursday, May 7, starting at 6 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street) and on Saturday, May 9, starting at 10 a.m. at the Mercer County Public Library (109 West Lexington Street). Are you living in inadequate…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] We’re racing into a busy Derby weekend, with the return of the Mercer County Farmers Market on Saturday as well as season opening events like the Kentucky Dogby at Dark K9 as well as Derby Parties at Kamp Kennedy Marina, the Lodge at Logan Vineyards and the Vault. Have a…

Hat in hand, the Kentucky Blood Center needs your help to save local lives. The nonprofit will host a blood drive Tuesday, May 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall (305 South Main Street). Blood donation frequency has fallen flat this spring. Donors are needed at this upcoming blood…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer Sheriff Ernie Kelty received a certificate of appreciation from the Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife. At the Mercer County Fiscal Court’s regular meeting on Tuesday, April 28, Kelty received the certificate from KFW officials. Kelty, who has served as sheriff since 2010, is not running for reelection this…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission gave second reading to ordinances increasing the city’s water and sewer rates. Chief Administrative Officer Stacey Maynard said customers using the monthly minimum would see less than a dollar increase on their utility bill, a 40-cent increase on their water bill, and a 48-cent increase for…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has accepted a bid to pave city streets. However, it’s still not clear when work will begin. In March, the city commissioners approved a list consisting of streets, including Larchmont Avenue, Linden Avenue, Veterans Park Drive, North Main Street, Commerce Drive, Cedar Street, Magnolia Street north…