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Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] While the current tenants of the former National Guard Armory on College Street have said they would like to continue using the building, veterans advocate Jack Mattingly asked the Harrodsburg City Commission to evict them and allow the building to be used as a veterans’ hall of fame. Two weeks…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Board of Education gave first reading to an updated dress policy at their regular meeting on Tuesday, Nov. 21. Most of the changes include revising the language. If approved, the new policy would allow the cheerleading team to wear uniforms that featured colors other than Mercer’s regular…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court held off on making a decision on dissolving the interlocal agreement with Boylc County concerning the operation of Boyle County Detention Center. The Boyle County Fiscal Court already voted to end the agreement, which was passed by the fiscal courts of both Mercer and Boyle…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. Let’s take a look at some of the holiday events being planned in Mercer County. Christmas Decorations The Christmas Forest at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) was lit Sunday, Nov. 26, and will continue throughout the holiday season.…

To assist customers with their preparations for the upcoming busy holiday shopping and shipping season, the U.S. Postal Service is providing 2023 holiday shipping and mailing deadlines. The information below covers domestic, international and military shipping destinations to allow for the timely delivery of cards, letters and packages by Dec. 25. No Holiday Surcharges The Postal…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Thanksgiving is the official start of the Christmas shopping season. This year, don’t forget to support your friends and neighbors on Small Business Saturday, which happens Saturday, Nov. 25. Local merchants all over Mercer County will be holding sales. The Mercer County Chamber of Commerce (101 South Main Street Suite…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Tourist Commission has begun sharing information on attendance at local attractions and events. Of the 10 locations selected for the first report, Anderson-Dean Community Park received the most visitors. According to the report, Anderson-Dean received more than 75,000 visitors since Jan. 1, 2023. They went to the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Celebrate the Christmas season with the Harrodsburg United Methodist Church. The church is hosting the 50th Anniversary “Hanging of the Green” on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 6 p.m. “Our church has a rich history,” said Michael Barnard, music director at the church. “One thing that has remained is the Hanging…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Joint Planning and Zoning Commission approved the annexation of the Wilkinson Farm property by the City of Harrodsburg. On Tuesday, Nov. 14, the planning and zoning commission held a hearing for public comments on the proposed annexation and re-zoning of 1,317 acres of land into the Harrodsburg…

The Christmas Forest at Old Fort Harrod State Park (100 South College Street) will be lit by Santa and Mrs. Claus at the end of Small Business Saturday on Saturday, Nov. 25, at 6 p.m. There wiII be photo opportunities, roasting marshmallows at the fire pit and time to slow down and enjoy the beginning…