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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg—Mercer County Joint Board of Adjustments and Appeals has approved a new short-term rental near Harrodsburg’s historic Beaumont Inn. At their regular meeting on Friday, April 24, the board of adjustments unanimously approved a conditional use permit for Daynabrook Farmhouses LLC to operate a short-term rental at 615 Beaumont…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County Board of Education approved several change orders for the new elementary school, including one that will add two days to the project schedule and, officials hope, will increase traffic flow when the school opens. At their regular meeting on Thursday, April 16, the school board approved a change…

April Ellis Herald Staff Follow the yellow brick road this spring as students from Mercer County Senior High School take the stage in a lively production of “the Wizard of Oz,” a show that blends classic storytelling with student talent and collaboration. Drama teacher Emilee Givens said the decision to produce the beloved musical was…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman, the highest ranking elected official from Mercer County, has officially declared her candidacy to become the next governor of Kentucky. Coleman announced her run Monday, April 20, at the Kentucky History Center in Frankfort. She is the first candidate to enter the race, which will not…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council is having to take some extra steps in working towards a solution to the flooding issues that have plagued the friendly little city. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, the council voted unanimously to file to file a certificate of condemnation against a local…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] We’re off to meet the Wizard when the King Middle School/Mercer County Senior High School Drama Club’s production of “The Wizard of Oz” begins Friday, April 24, at Mercer County Senior High School. L. Frank Baum’s classic will be brought to life by local students in four performances through the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Nights on Main returns Friday, April 17, bringing live music, local flavor and family-friendly fun to downtown Harrodsburg. The live-entertainment series happens on one Friday each month through the summer, culminating in September with Oktoberfest. At 6 p.m., Gracie Yates and Brock Burton will bring mix of powerful vocals,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is making moves to take over downtown beautification efforts. At their regular meeting on Wednesday, April 8, the tourist commission voted to hire Devine Creations Landscape Management in Harrodsburg to maintain the flowers. That will cost $43,000, mostly in the next fiscal year, and it…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has given first reading to ordinances that would increase the city’s water and sewer rates. At their regular meeting on Monday, April 13, the commissioners gave reading to ordinances that would water and sewer rates in Harrodsburg 2.7 percent effective July 1. The minimum water rate…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to gather input on a proposed ordinance addressing so-called hyper-scale data centers. The special-called meeting will be held on Tuesday, April 28, starting at 5 p.m. at the Campbellsville University Harrodsburg Athletic Complex (772 University Drive). Chairman…