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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] You can hear a great weekend coming up, with the Rhythm Rising at Terrapin Hill Farm bringing three days of music to Mercer County. The gates open at noon on Friday, Aug. 9, with the opening ceremony at the pavilion starting at 2 p.m. Friday Night On Main at Olde…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Trilogy Health Services is expanding at the Willows at Harrodsburg. According to a press release, the investment is aimed to address the growing demand for senior living accommodations and services. Trilogy said it is part of a bigger investment the company is making across the Midwest to senior living and…

Fundraising Campaign To Renovate Morgan Row Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg Historical Society wants you to be another brick in the wall. They are holding a brick campaign to support—financially—Morgan Row, the historic headquarters of the Harrodsburg Historical Society. By purchasing a commemorative brick, you can help support building repairs and maintenance projects…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Organizers of the 12th annual Pioneer Days Festival are calling it Mercer County’s second chance to celebrate Harrodsburg’s 250th anniversary. They’re bringing back events from the 250th celebration, which people complained about missing the first time, including “the Trial of James Bridges” play and the Ghost Walk at the Cemetery,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer and Boyle Counties have still not quite parted ways when it comes to housing jail inmates. At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, July 23, the Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to end the interlocal agreement, which was ratified by both counties in 1996. At their regular meeting on Tuesday,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s a very busy weekend with the 127 Yard Sale starting Thursday, Aug. 1, and running through Sunday, Aug. 4. While there will be sales practically everywhere in Mercer County, the biggest will be at the Smock Farm (3580 Louisville Road) where more than 100 vendors have their wares on…

Ragged Edge Community Theatre has a lot of activity coming up, beginning with the 10-Minute Play Fest, which happens Saturday, Aug. 3, and Sunday, Aug. 4. Ragged Edge gave aspiring writers, directors and performers two props to build a story on and one week to write and rehearse a 10-minute play. The audience will get…

The Kentucky Blood Center is hosting a blood drive on Friday, Aug. 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). As fun as summer is, it’s a tough time on the blood supply. Donors can ensure it’s a safe and enjoyable season for everyone by donating blood.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court received an update on the project to provide broadband internet service to unserved residents. The fiscal court voted in June 2022 to enter a partnership with All Points Broadband to expand internet service throughout the county. The plan is to provide fiber internet service to…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] On Saturday, July 27, before the final night of the horse show at the 2024 Mer­cer County Fair and Horse Show, the fair board and the community took the time to honor the efforts of three men—Woody Holt, the late “Big Joe” Wilson and the late Ricky Keller—whose work made…