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Trick-Or-Treating Times, Halloween Events Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Trick-or-treating in Harrodsburg and Mercer County except for Burgin happens Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. That’s the same time as the Downtown Spooktacular in Harrodsburg. In addition to trick-or-treating on Main Street, Auto Kustoms will host Cruzin’ For Candy on Chiles Street and…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Ken Stewart, the owner of the Burgin RV Park, returned to the Burgin City Council with plans and state approval in hand at their meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10. Stewart presented the board with a full set of engineering plans including sewer, water and electric which had been submitted to…

The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive on Friday, Oct. 20, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). While supplies last, all registered donors will receive a “Blood is Red, Grass is Blue, I Save Lives, How ‘Bout You” T-shirt. As certain as it is that…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court voted Tuesday to set a 35 mile per hour speed limit on all county roads—25 miles per hours on roads located within subdivisions. The speed limit goes into effect on Dec. 1. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, the magistrates unanimously approved the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Trick-or-treating in Harrodsburg and Mercer County except for Burgin happens Saturday, Oct. 28, from 5 to 8 p.m. That’s the same time as the Night of the Great Pumpkin in downtown Harrodsburg. In addition to trick-or-treating on Main Street, Auto Kustoms will host Cruzin’ For Candy on Chiles Street and…

Commissioners Discuss School Zone Safety Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission have opted not to buy a Hellcat. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Oct. 10, the commissioners officially rescinded the motion to approve purchasing a 2023 Dodge Hellcat Wide Body for $100,430 from the city’s alcohol regulatory fee. On Sept. 25,…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Officials are moving forward with making repairs and improvements at Anderson-Dean Community Park. On Friday, Oct. 6, the park board of directors approved a $175,400 bid from American Leak Detection of Mount Washington for phase one of repairs to the pool, which has been shut down since June after officials…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] There are three people running to be mayor of Harrodsburg: Bob Williams, Jennifer Kazimer and Interim Mayor Sam Carr, who is running as a write-in candidate. There are a few things to for voters to keep track of during the election on Tuesday, Nov. 7. First, the mayor’s office is…

Sam Warren Herald Staff [email protected] For the first time in 18 years, both Mercer County boys (4-15-2) and girls (7-10-1) soccer have lost in the open­ing round of the district tourna­ment. Both program’s seasons came to an end this past week at the hands of East Jessamine, with the boys falling 2-0 on Tuesday, Oct.…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] “It’s a lot to learn and a lot to do,” said Stacey Maynard. Maynard began a new chapter in her life on Sept. 18, when she started her new job as the city’s chief administrative officer. The Harrodsburg Herald interviewed Maynard during her second week on the job. “I have…