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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Visitors to the Mercer County Public Library got a chance to search through Harrodsburg’s and Kentucky’s history last week, including the 1792 Kentucky Constitution, complete with doodles, exquisite cursive penmanship and watermarks on the original paper. It was all part of a special program being put on by the Mercer…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission is looking to make what may end up being some unpopular decisions as members seek a way to balance the organization’s budget going into the new fiscal year. At the board of directors meeting held Wednesday, May 8, they learned that 10 months into the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man is being charged with attempted murder after a road rage incident with multiple shots fired, according to police. 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 Dairy Show Dairy Month Breakfast Fundraiser happens at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office on Saturday, May 18, from 7 to 10:30 a.m. The cost is $5 at the door, with proceeds supporting the dairy show. The 2024 ATOM (A Thing On Main) Fest happens Saturday, May 18, on…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading to a budget of more than $41 million for the  2025 fiscal year. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, May 14, Judge-Executive Sarah Steele called it a significant increase in the budget. The county’s budget was $22 million in 2023. “We have…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Much needed repairs on several Harrodsburg streets—including Main Street—will begin Thursday, May 16. The Harrodsburg City Commission voted to repair the intersection of Office and Main Streets at a special-called meeting on Wednesday, May 15. The city commission voted to modify a change order for their 2023 agreement with Mago…

Look Out For Local And State Mowing Crews The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises the traveling public that mowing season begins for Mercer County and the rest of Central Kentucky on Monday, May 13. District 7 crews and contractors will be working to mow and trim grass along state roadsides. Cycle 1 Operations will begin…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Night On Main returns for another season at Olde Town Park in downtown Harrodsburg on Friday, May 10, from 5 to 10 p.m. The Downtown Harrodsburg First Main Street Program hosts Friday Nights On Main on the second Friday of every month through September. The event features live music…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] U.S. News and World Report have released their school rankings, and Burgin Independent High School and Mercer County Senior High Schools are both proud of their rankings. U.S. News and World Report based their rankings on several factors, including college readiness—calculated by the proportions of 12th graders who took and…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission had authorized an investigation into a citizen’s complaint against Harrodsburg Police Chief Tim Hurt. At a special-called meeting on Tuesday, May 7, the city commission voted unanimously to authorize the investigation. At the last regular  meeting, City Attorney Norrie Currens  announced the city has taken steps…