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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Work is underway on the long-awaited project to expand internet service in Mercer County. The contractor, Congruex, has begun work on Indian Creek Road and Central Pike, according to the Mercer County Fiscal Court’s Facebook account. All Points Broadband first approached the fiscal court about expanding internet service in Mercer…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has made moves regarding the future for the Lions Park Community Center and the former National Guard Armory. At their regular meeting on Monday, April 13, the commissioners gave their approval for the Harrodsburg Fire Department to fulfill requirements of a grant application with the Kentucky…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Two Political Candidate Forums will be held in Mercer County in May to help voters make informed decisions in the 2026 Primaries. The first forum will be held Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Mercer County Cooperative Extension Office (1007 Lexington Road). Candidates for Jailer, 4th District Magistrate,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s a busy weekend, with the return of the Mercer County Field to Fork Swap, Brunch with the Babies and Family Farm Days at Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill and the Spring Brawl Demolition Derby at the Mercer County Fairgrounds. And that’s all on Saturday, April 11. Look at the…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of scheduled pavement marking work at multiple intersections in District 7 including Mercer County. Contractors will update pavement arrows and lane markings at intersections, which requires applying thermoplastic. Work will take place Thursday, April 9, through Friday, April 10, weather permitting. Flagging operations will occur at all locations…

April Ellis Herald Staff The biggest live entertainment series in Mercer County returns Friday, April 17. Friday Nights on Main brings live music, local flavor and family-friendly fun to downtown Harrodsburg one Friday each month from April through August. The series culminates in September with Oktoberfest. Hosted at Olde Town Park by the Harrodsburg-Mercer County…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council questioned representatives from the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission about what would happen if the friendly little city rejoined planning and zoning. In February, the council voted unanimously to have the city attorney draft an agreement with planning and zoning. At a special-called meeting…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man faces firearms and drug charges after police executed a search warrant. At approximately 4:43 p.m. on Wednesday, April 1, officers with the Harrodsburg Police Department observed a male running from the residence located at 126 Main Street. According to the uniform citation, police stopped the individual, subsequently…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled road closure on KY 1160 (Talmage-Mayo Road) in Mercer County for cross drain replacement. KY 1160 will be closed between mile points 9.0 and 11.0 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily starting Tuesday, April 7 through Thursday, April 9. The roadway will reopen to…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Board of Adjustments and Appeals has approved a new event space in Harrodsburg. At their regular meeting on Friday, March 27, the board of adjustments approved a conditional use permit to operate an event venue at 435 Cogar Avenue. The property is zoned I-1 (Light Industrial).…