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April Ellis Herald Staff The City of Harrodsburg held their regular monthly meeting Monday, June 12, at noon. For the new budget year starting July 1, 2023, the city is working toward splitting the water treatment department into two different  departments, water maintenance department and sewer maintenance department. Second reading was given to multiple ordinances…

Four Kentucky children have the opportunity to win $529 each to put toward a college savings account this year by participating in the Summer Reading program at the Mercer County Public Library. The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives (KDLA), the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) and KYSaves529 have launched the “All Together Now”…

Youth Recognized for Accomplishments April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Fiscal Court held its regular meeting on Tuesday, June 13, and celebrated the accomplishments of several youths in Mercer County. The court acknowledged the Mercer County Senior boys and girls track teams and individuals who had won state championships. The court also recognized the…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Mercer County Sanitation District is looking to stay on top of the wholesale sewer rate increase that went up 38 percent from the City of Harrodsburg last fall. While the Mercer County Fiscal Court did fund the district $60,000 to cover the shortfall created by the increase, they are still…

April Ellis Herald Staff The Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission heard public comments on a text amendment concerning solar development at a Public Hearing during a special called meeting Friday, June 9. The planning and zoning commission is facing a July 1 deadline with the passing of House Bill 4 that would put the…

Shaker Village Host Vintage Baseball Game for Dad’s Day Shaker Village of Pleas- ant Hill will host a fun-filled day of baseball, classic cars, old-fashioned tractors, tools and heritage demonstrations in celebration of Father’s Day on Saturday, June 17, from noon-5 p.m. An admission ticket (free for ages five and under, $8 ages 6-12, $16…

Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth June 16-17 Austin Cocanougher Herald Staff “We can sit together with diverse friends of all colors and celebrate the blessings of life.” That is exactly what Sid Dunn, from the Heart of Kentucky Juneteenth planning committee, said the point of Harrodsburg’s annual Juneteenth celebration is. On Friday and Saturday, July 16 and…

Summer Water Safety Tips Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The weather is finally warming up and the water—no matter where it’s located—sure looks inviting. But before diving in, consider this: Drowning is the leading cause of death for children 1 to 4 years old, and the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children…

Rosalind Turner Contributing Writer Helen Dedman, former chair of James Harrod Trust (JHT) and a founding member of the preservation organization, was named recipient of the 2023 Ida Lee Willis Memorial Award by the Ida Lee Willis Foundation and the Kentucky Heritage Council on May 18, in Maysville. The Ida Lee Willis Memorial Award goes…

Mercer’s Oldest Live Entertainment Series Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Picnic In The Park is back. Mercer County’s oldest continuous live entertainment series started back in 1985. It began its 39th season last week with a magic show by Uncle Red under the Osage orange tree. The live entertain runs every Friday at noon running…