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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Outdoor drama returns to Old Fort Harrod State Park when the ninth season of “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” begins its month-long run on Friday, July 5. A co-production by the fort and Old and the Friends of Fort Harrod, the play brings to life the founders of the…

The Kentucky Blood Center will host a drive for the Mercer County Community on Wednesday, July 10 from 10:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). All donors will receive a limited-edition “Donor Vibes” T-shirt (while supplies last) as a thank you for boosting the summer blood supply. As fun as summer…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has given first reading to text amendments to the Mercer County Zoning Ordinance that include proposed changes to minimum lot sizes in the agricultural zoning districts, setbacks, the addition of accessory dwelling units, changes to conditional uses and some grammatical revisions. The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education voted to give Superintendent Jason Booher an eight percent pay raise last week. On top of the seven percent pay increase previously approved by the school board, that gives Booher a 15 percent total pay raise. The raise came after the superintendent’s evaluation, in…

O Say Can You See Fireworks, Live Drama, Music And More Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] If all the firework tents and the occasional firecracker haven’t already reminded you, Independence Day is nearly here. The holiday happens on Thursday, July 4, but there is a full week of events here locally. First up, celebrate the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Ragged Edge Community Theatre’s production of”1776″ continues this week with show times starting at 7 p.m. on Friday, June 28, and Saturday, June 29, and a matinee performance at 3 p.m. on Sunday, June 30. Tickets are $12. Fireworks at Anderson-Dean Community Park happens Wednesday, July 3. In addition to…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man has been indicted on charges including criminal attempt to commit murder after a road rage incident in May. On Sunday, May 12, at 8:11 p.m., police responded to a shots fired call at Anderson-Dean Community Park following “a road rage incident,” according to the uniform citation. Upon…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has approved their new budget for the 2025 fiscal year. At their regular meeting on Monday, June 24, the commissioners okayed the new budget, which includes $11,001,884.94 for the general fund and $10,265,641.96 for the water and sewer revenue fund. According to Chief Administrative Officer Stacey…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] After more than a week of celebrations—including a parade, nights of live music, the premiere of a new documentary, live drama and educational presentations—a group of officials and volunteers gathered at Old Fort Harrod State Park on Sunday, June 16, for some well-deserved birthday cake. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman noted…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Anderson-Dean Community Park board of directors approved new park hours and a budget for the 2025 fiscal year. At a special meeting on Monday, July 17, the park board approved new hours for the park. Effective Monday, June 24, the park will be open from 6 a.m. to 11…