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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The contractor handling the overhaul of the pool at Anderson-Dean Community Park informed officials they will have to repair the return system in addition to the other repairs being made to the pool. The repairs will add another $80,000 to the cost of the project. “It’s going to be a…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] EDITOR’S NOTE: The Mercer County Fiscal Court will hold a special-called meeting on Friday, April 19, at 4 p.m. On the agenda: an update on the county’s attempt to get a certificate of need and a contract agreement with AmeriPro Health. Mercer County Emergency Medical Services is still operating and…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] All aboard! The 3rd Annual Model Train Show and Sale happens at the Stable at Mercer County Fairgrounds (560 Linden Avenue) on Saturday, April 20, starting at 10 a.m. In addition to model trains, there will be door prizes every hour as well as food trucks. The cost is $5…

During last week’s meeting, the Harrodsburg City Commission gave first reading to a new ordinance changing the procedure for participation in city meetings. Reading from a draft of the new ordinance, Mayor Bob Williams said citizens are encouraged to bring matters of importance to department supervisors, Chief Administrative Officer Stacey Maynard, or individually to any…

Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Kevin Hicks moved to Harrodsburg, where he lives on Perryville Street, in 2019. Soon after, Hicks decided to run for office, and now repre­sents District 5 on the Mercer County Fiscal Couft, replacing Wayne Jackson, who served on the fiscal court for 29 years. Hicks was raised in “a little…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Check out the new exhibit exploring the aftereffects of the Battle of Perryville in Harrodsburg  at the Harrodsburg Historical Society (220 South Chiles Street). The exhibit opened Tuesday, April 9. Kentucky’s bloodiest Civil War battle resulted in hundreds of wounded soldiers being cared for in almost all the town’s homes,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials from Mercer Area Family and Education and Wellness (MAFEW) pressed the Harrodsburg City Commission on their plans for the National Guard Armory on College Street. MAFEW formerly operated the facility as a daycare and have plans to run it as the Harrodsburg Community Center, in partnership with other agencies.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s spring, and that’s when governments’ fancies turn to pouring asphalt. At their April 9 regular meeting, the Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to use $189,000 in flex funds—which allow counties to use rural secondary funds for county roads—plus $160,000 in carryover funds. The fiscal court also voted to allow…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Auditions for the 10th season of “James Harrod” The Battle For Kentucky” will be held Saturday, April 27, and Sunday, April 28, starting at 2 p.m. at the James Harrod Amphitheater (100 South College Street). The organizers are also offering sponsorships for the 2024 season of the live outdoor drama.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] No lives were lost in the storms that swept through Mercer County last week. On Tuesday April 2, a strong low pressure system moved through the region resulting in hail, wind damage and 10 tornadoes, including one reported in Nicholasville, according to the National Weather Service. Locally, the worst damage…