Area News

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is warning motorists of a closure scheduled for KY 33 in Mercer County. The temporary closure is necessary for cross drain replacement operations. On Wednesday, Aug. 16, Kentucky Route 33 will be closed at milepoint 1.0 from 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. According to KYTC, the alternate route is KY 1896…

A scheduled railroad maintenance project on High Bridge near Wilmore in Jessamine County will require periodic closures of the Kentucky River to all passing traffic on select weekdays this month. The Kentucky River will be closed at High Bridge from 6 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 14, through Thursday, Aug.17; Monday, Aug. 21, through…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s almost time for the Friday Night Lights. Get your chance to Meet the Titans at Friday Night on Main at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street) on Friday, Aug. 11, starting at 6 p.m. There will also be live music by Andrea Gross and Derek Isaacs, food trucks—Grillin’…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The City of Burgin has learned they will receive $319,000 in state funding to alleviate flooding along Water Street. Mayor Joe Monroe made the announcement at the Burgin City Council’s meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8. The state funding. Along with a $562,000 earmark grant from the federal government, will be…

No Change In County Tax Rates Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Mercer County Fiscal Court is looking into repaving a section of Gill Lane in Salvisa after residents complained. At their regular meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 8, the fiscal court voted to get a bid from Mago Construction Company, with whom the county has…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch is asking for the public’s help to win a contest. Devine’s is participating in the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice awards for Best Corn Maze. They won the contest in 2021 and earned second place and in 2022. “We are asking again for your…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill has announced that Bob Gigliotti is the new president and CEO. Gigliotti succeeds Maynard Crossland, who retired in July after 12 years as CEO. Gigliotti has held several leadership roles since 2017 at Shaker Village, according to a press release, beginning as vice president of…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A Harrodsburg man is under arrest after police say several items were found in his vehicle, including a loaded handgun and a safe containing approximately 12 grams of a substance suspected to be methamphetamine. The story begins on Monday, Aug. 7, at approximately 1:15 a.m., according to a Facebook post…

The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street) on Friday, Aug. 18, from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Donors have an important opportunity to save lives at a critical time on the calendar. It’s trauma season in Kentucky, a period of months in the summer when…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Keep an eye out for bargain hunters when the 127 Yard Sale returns. The world’s biggest yard sale runs sun up to sundown from Thursday, Aug. 3, through Sunday, Aug. 6. While there will be sales practically everywhere in Mercer County, the biggest will be at the Smock Farm (3580…