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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] State Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, a Republican whose district includes Mercer County, underwent emergency surgery after being kicked by a horse last weekend. According to a statement released by the senator’s office, the incident happened Friday, Dec. 15, in the afternoon. “I was caring for our family’s horse when I…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission held a special-called meeting on Monday, Dec. 18, to avoid the holidays. The commission gave second reading to ordinance 2023-44, which collapses the current structure of the Anderson-Dean Community Park’s board of directors. The board will be reconfigured to include a member of city government, a…

Pursuing His Passion For Farming In Classroom Chris Carney University of Kentucky Office of Public Relations and Strategic Communications Harrodsburg native Michael Moore recently made a life-changing decision. Moore returned to college as a first-generation student to pursue a bachelor’s degree in sustainable agriculture in the community food systems track at the University of Kentucky…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Critters Without Litters is looking for a new home. The nonprofit has been providing low-cost spay and neuter services to people in Mercer County who cannot afford normal veterinarians since the late 1980s, according to Joy Wolcott, who serves on the board of directors. “We are a low-cost clinic that…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Christmas is almost here and there is a whole lot happening here in Mercer County. “The Christmas Carol Experience” continues at the Beaumont Inn (638 Beaumont Inn Drive) on Thursdays through Sundays. Devine’s Winter Funfest (623 Talmage-Mayo Road) kicks off on Saturday, Dec. 2, and will run Friday through Sunday…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman said she expects to make a full recovery after undergoing a double mastectomy on Monday, Dec. 18. Coleman explained her reasons for the surgery in a statement. “Concerns were raised to me during a recent routine physical exam,” Coleman said. “With a significant family history of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Another busy week with plenty of holiday happenings, with the Christmas Parade at Anderson-Dean Community Park (1501 Louisville Road) happening Friday, Dec. 15. “The Christmas Carol Experience” continues at the Beaumont Inn (638 Beaumont Inn Drive) on Thursdays through Sundays. Devine’s Winter Funfest (623 Talmage-Mayo Road) kicks off on Saturday,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Local officials are trying to find a solution to an issue on Kentucky Route 152/Burgin Road after a severe accident this weekend. According to WKYT, one person died and at least two others were injured in a crash on that road on Saturday, Dec. 9. One victim died at Ephraim…

Mercer Will Pay Boyle To House Inmates Starting July 1, 2024 Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court voted to end the interlocal agreement with Boyle County and enter a new contract to have Boyle house Mercer inmates at Boyle County Detention Center. Magistrate Kevin Hicks moved to enter the new agreement…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Harrodsburg water customers will soon receive notice about the city’s billing procedures. Effective Monday, Jan. 1, 2024, utility bills will be mailed no later than the first of each month. The city is not responsible for mail delivery. Payments are due in full by the 10th of each month. A…