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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg has been selected as one of nine towns in Kentucky that transports you to the past. Chanelle Hayes, a freelance writer for Worldatlas.com, called Harrodsburg a “treasure trove of history.” “Established in 1774 as the first permanent community west of the Allegheny Mountains, it holds a unique place in…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Burgin Independent High School is one of 31 Kentucky high schools to earn the College Success Award from GreatSchools.org, the nation’s leading nonprofit school information site. Now in its sixth year, the recognition honors public high schools that excel at preparing students to enroll and succeed in college, as determined…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Garage Sale is being held at the historic Dedman’s Rexall (225 South Main Street) on Saturday, Nov. 23, and Saturday, Nov. 30, starting at 9 a.m. Antiques, restaurant and household goods and more will be on sale. The Kazimers, the former owners of the Kentucky Fudge who recently sold…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Let’s take a look at some of the holiday events being planned in Mercer County. Kicking off the season is the 35th Annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Andrew Catholic Church (1125 Danville Road). The bazaar runs Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] While the county is interviewing people interested in taking over Magistrate Jackie Claycomb’s seat, it will ultimately be up to Gov. Andy Beshear to pick Claycomb’s replacement. Last month, Claycomb announced his resignation as the magistrate representing District 3, which encompasses much of the west central part of Mercer County,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials conducted a post-election hand-to-eye audit at the Mercer County Fiscal Court on Thursday, Nov. 7. The audit is based on guidelines developed by the Kentucky County Clerks Association and enacted by the passage of House Bill 53 in 2024. Two days after the 2024 general election, County Clerk Chris…

“The Play that Goes Wrong” is a masterclass in physical comedy and theatrical farce put on by the talented students at Mercer County Senior High. From start to finish, it delivers an experience that is unapologetically chaotic, as we watch the hapless Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society attempt to stage a 1920s murder mystery, only for…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission discussed what the agenda called “traffic calming measures” around the city. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 12, Commissioner Charlie Mattingly discussed traffic on Beaumont Avenue and Fairview Drive. Mattingly said the Harrodsburg Police Department ran a survey on the areas. He asked the HPD…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The 35th Annual Christmas Bazaar at St. Andrew Catholic Church (1125 Danville Road) happens Friday, Nov. 15, and Saturday, Nov. 16, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. with lunch served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will be holiday crafts, gift baskets, a homemade bake sale and the traditional…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists that the closure for Vanarsdell Road/KY 1988 has been extended until Wednesday, Nov. 13. The temporary closure is necessary for culvert replacement operations. Vanarsdell Road between milepoints 4.2 and 4.4 will be closed until Wednesday, Nov. 13, at 4 p.m. KYTC suggest the following alternate routes: US 127…