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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mercer County’s new ambulance service provider, AmeriPro Health, will host community meet and greets on Friday, April 26, and Saturday, April 27, from 2 to 5 p.m. at the Mercer County Fiscal Courthouse (207 West Lexington Street). The events will be the public’s first opportunity to meet the AmeriPro EMS…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] More than $21 million in state funding will be invested in Mercer County thanks to appropriations made during the Kentucky General Assembly’s recently concluded legislative session. The funds will go to a planned industrial park, Harrodsburg’s 250th anniversary and local road maintenance. “House Bills 1 and 6 provide Mercer County…

April Ellis Herald Staff For many children, princess movies like “Beauty and the Beast” and “The Little Mermaid” were the best entertainment. Joyful songs, beautiful dresses and magical kingdoms in faraway lands never failed to enchant. However, little kids aren’t the only ones who enjoy a good princess story. The 1997 movie “Anastasia” has entertained…

April Ellis Herald Staff Last week, the nation recognized the 25th anniversary of the Columbine High School shooting, where 12 students and one teacher were gunned down by two students. More than 370,000 students have experienced gun violence at school since Columbine, according statistics compiled by the Washington Post. Meaningful connections between students, faculty, and…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission terminated their lease with Mercer Area Family and Education and Wellness (MAFEW) for the National Guard Armory on College Street. The city and MAFEW will negotiate a new lease for the property. After an extensive executive session Monday, Mayor Bob Williams moved to terminate the lease…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Auditions for “James Harrod: The Battle for Kentucky” at will be held Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, at 2 p.m. at the James Harrod Amphitheater (100 South College Street). They are also offering sponsorships for the 2024 season. All sponsorships include recognition in print and social media advertising.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court has entered into a new agreement with AmeriPro Health to provide local ambulance service. AmeriPro will receive $62,917 a month to provide two ambulances staffed with a paramedic and EMT or advanced EMT. At a special-called meeting on Friday, April 19, the magistrates voted unanimously…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Louisville Gas and Electric Company and Kentucky Utilities Company and their parent company, PPL Corporation, have installed Kentucky’s first utility wind turbine in Mercer County. The 165-foot-tall wind turbine is part of the company’s growing Renewable Integration Research Facility at the E.W. Brown Generating Station in Burgin. Data collected from…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Mayor Joe Monroe said he has filed paperwork to get a wet dry initiative on the ballot for the 2024 general election. At last week’s meeting of the Burgin City Council, Monroe said they needed 85 signatures to get the question on the ballot. Councilman Sindicat “Sid” Dunn, who organized…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission approved an improvement plan for a residential development near Bright Leaf Golf Resort. The improvement plan was submitted by Kimike Properties LLC to redesign Tyler Avenue in Brightleaf Estates and create eight lots. The property is located on Tyler Avenue in Mercer County…