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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County ASAP (Agency for Substance Abuse Policy) and Mercer Transformation are hosting International Overdose Awareness Day on Saturday, Aug. 31, at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). The event features music, speakers, free food and vendors. It will run from noon to 5 p.m. The theme for this…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is creating a payment plan for businesses that have fallen behind on tax payments. By law, the tourist commission is supported by the collection of the transient room tax and restaurant tax. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, Aug. 14, the commissioners discussed creating payment…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg has been named one of the best small towns in Kentucky to make a weekend getaway. That’s according to WorldAtlas.com, which bills itself as one of the largest publishing resources in geography. According to the website, Harrodsburg and the other small Kentucky towns “have it all—breathtaking scenery, fascinating history,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] On Thursday, Aug. 22, the Farm to Table Dinner happens at the Mercer County Fairgrounds starting at 6:30 p.m. Enjoy a meal prepared by Jason Walls, executive chef of the Kentucky Castle. Meal includes choice of appetizers, salad, entree and dessert. On Tuesday, Aug. 27, the Mercer County Public Library…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A correctional officer at Northpoint Training Center near Burgin has been arrested and charged with bringing approximately 23.9 ounces of a liquid substance suspected to be methamphetamine into the medium-security prison. According to a KSP press release, KSP Post 7 in Richmond received a call from Northpoint on Friday, Aug.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission made personnel moves this week, including rehiring an officer for the Harrodsburg Police Department and giving raises to the chief of the Harrodsburg Fire Department and employees at the water treatment plant. At their regular meeting on Monday, Aug. 12, the city commission voted to hire…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court adopted a new tax rate for real estate for the 2025 fiscal year. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 13, the fiscal court voted unanimously to adopt the compensating rate of 12.1 per $100 in accessed value. That is the compensating rate, which is…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Pioneer Days returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park on Thursday, Aug. 15. The festival starts at 5 p.m. with the baby show at 6 p.m. There will be a costumed kids show at 7:30 p.m. and Meet the Titans at 8 p.m. In addition, there will be yard games,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg—that’s right, Hogtown—has been ranked among the most welcoming towns for newcomers in the country. That’s according to a survey of 3,700 seasoned travelers conducted by ElectricityPrices.com. According to a press release, the travelers were asked to name “towns where warmth and friendliness are the cornerstones of the community,” where…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Lady Titan soccer team played two scrimmages on Saturday, Aug. 3, in preparation for the 2024 season. In the first of two games, Mercer County defeated Harrison County easily, 5-1. In their second game of the day, absent players and tired legs made the difference in a…