Area News

  EDITOR’S NOTE: The road will remain closed until Saturday, July 15, according to KYTC. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet is advising motorists that a portion of Harrodsburg Road/US 68 in Jessamine County will reopen. The road between Pekin Pike/KY 33 (milepoint 1.5) and the Jessamine-Mercer County line (milepoint 0.0) is schedule to reopen Friday, June…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s a busy weekend leading to the Independence Day holiday, so let’s get right to the listings. (All events are free unless otherwise listed.) Thursday, June 22 • Live music by Devan Bishop at the Vault Ciders, Suds & Spirits (235 South Main Street). Starts 6 p.m. 859-605-2118 or Facebook…

Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] It’s almost time for the red, white and boom. Here’s a handy guide to fireworks shows here in Mercer County to celebrate Independence Day. Harrodsburg Health and Rehabilitation (853 Lexington Road) is holding their annual Independence Day Celebration on Thursday, June 29, starting at 6 p.m. In addition to fireworks…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Harrodsburg City Commission held a special called meeting Thursday, June 15, at 3 p.m. to approve the budget, give second reading to ordinances splitting the water treatment department and approve a water rate increase. The budget for the city is over $22 million dollars. The breakdown includes $10,679,355.94 for the…

  Lane Mills Herald Staff SYNOPSIS: Worlds collide when the Flash (Barry Allen) uses his superpowers to travel back in time to change the events of the past. However, when his attempt to save his family inadvertently alters the future, he becomes trapped in a reality in which General Zod has returned, threatening annihilation. With…

April Ellis Herald Staff Last week, the Mercer County Fiscal Court recognized five lifeguards for the quick action that saved the life of 4-year-old Asher Espinosa at the Anderson-Dean Community Pool. The teens, Alyssa Montgomery, Aiden Musick, Hope Lanham, Abigail Kuhn and Cadence Curtsinger, prevented a tragedy that could have haunted the Espinosa family for…

Pool to Remain Closed for Rest of Year Robert Moore Herald Staff The Mercer County Fiscal Court moved to pay their share for repairs for the pool at Anderson-Dean Community Park, but there’s bad news for anyone looking to cool off at the pool this summer: the pool may not reopen until next year. At…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Burgin City Council held their monthly meeting Tuesday, June 13, at City Hall, and after a lot of discussion and multiple motions, they voted to add a $6 surcharge to the water bill and passed their yearly budget. During departmental reports, Mayor Joe Monroe reminded the council of the $1.75…

Robert Moore Herald Staff Four people are running to be the next mayor of Harrodsburg. The four candidates for the nonpartisan office are: • Jennifer Kazimer, a former city commissioner who owns the Vault—Ciders, Suds and Spirits with her husband, Tim Kazimer. • Wayne Lacey is the owner of Kentucky Flooring and Cabinets and the…

Frozen fruit sold at Walmart stores in Kentucky is being recalled because of the potential risk of hepatitis A contamination, according to the Food and Drug Administration. Willamette Valley Fruit Company of Salem, Oregon, has recalled select frozen fruit products containing strawberries that were sold at Walmart stores in 32 states including Kentucky under the…