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Lane Mills Herald Staff SYNOPSIS: Daredevil archaeologist Indiana Jones races against time to retrieve a legendary dial that can change the course of history. Accompanied by his goddaughter, he soon finds himself squaring off against Jürgen Voller, a former Nazi who works for NASA. Indiana Jones was bound to return to the big screen at…

The Kentucky Blood Center will host a blood drive on Wednesday, July 12, from 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at Lions Park Community Center (133 Factory Street). The blood drive offers Mercer County donors an important opportunity to save lives at a critical time on the calendar. It’s trauma season in Kentucky, a period of…

The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists that Harrodsburg Road/US 68 will not open at 4 p.m. today, Friday, June 30, as previously advertised. The route is scheduled to reopen at approximately 4 p.m. on Saturday, July 15. The road, which connects Mercer and Jessamine Counties, will stay closed due to increased safety features that…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] With Independence Day happening on Tuesday, July 4, this weekend can be summed up with three words: Boom. Boom. Boom. The biggest local show returns Saturday, July 1, when the 21st Annual Lights Over Herrington happens at the Kennedy Bridge. While the fireworks show starts at dusk, boaters, campers and…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A domestic violence situation involving a weapon was resolved peacefully and the suspect is in custody, according to the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office. At 3:30 a.m. on Thursday, June 29, the sheriff’s office received a call from a family member about a domestic dispute involving a weapon. Sheriff Ernie Kelty…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s obvious Mercer County loves Independence Day, we’ve been celebrating more than a week already and there’s still about a week to go before the holiday. Many of us are holding off until the big day itself, and with that in mind, we’re passing along these safety tips to light…

June Mercer County Indictments Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A man from Edmunson County has been indicted on multiple felony counts related to a high speed pursuit through downtown Harrodsburg on Tuesday, April 25. Patrick Roby, 35, of 20 Ridgeview Drive, Mammoth Cave, was indicted last week by the Mercer Circuit Court Grand Jury with…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission received an update on the pool at Anderson-Dean Community Park. The park shut it down June 6 after learning the pool had lost a million gallons of water in its first week. The expenses to run the park are split evenly between the county and city.…

Shaker Village of Pleasant Hill is offering complimentary admission to all Mercer County residents Monday, July 3, through Sunday, July 9. The annual “Mercer County Week” at Shaker Village was established as a way to thank local residents for their support, and encourage them to come out to visit to see what’s new at the…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] A federal judge has ruled in favor of a former employee of the City of Harrodsburg who said the city denied his first amendment rights to speak at a city commission meeting. Albert Moore served as supervisor of the public works department until June 2021, when he was terminated by…