Mercer County, KY

The Mercer County Grand Jury handed up indictments last Wednesday on charges including strangulation, wanton endangerment and assault. • Jeron Tinsley, 32, of 1020 Gardenside Drive, Owensboro, is charged with 1st degree strangulation, a class C felony, and 4th degree assault, a class A misdemeanor. On or about April 19, 2022, Tinsley is accused of using his hands to impede the victim’s breathing, and intentionally causing a physical injury, according to the indictment. Bail was set at $5,000 on the condition Tinsley has no contact with the alleged victim. Patrolman Jonathan Hale (Harrodsburg Police Department) testified.

The ATOM (A Thing On Main) Fest returns to downtown Harrodsburg, on Saturday, May 21, with three live music acts, food trucks, drink trailers. kids zone at Harrodsburg Baptist Church and more on South Main Street in front of the Mercer County Judical Center (224 South Main Street). The one...

The Mercer County-Boyle County Joint Jail Committee has chosen Ephraim McDowell Health to provide medical services at the Boyle County Detention Center. At last week’s meeting at the Boyle County Court House, the committee awarded the medical contract to McDowell, which operates three hospitals—including Ephraim McDowell James B. Haggin Hospital in Harrodsburg—serving more than 119,000 people from six counties in central Kentucky.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Secretary of State Michael Adams on Thursday presented his Office’s “Frederick Douglass Award” to Burgin Independent High School for being the only school in the state to register 100% of its eligible students to vote. This was the second year in a...

One of America’s fastest growing sports—for dogs— may soon have a new venue here in Mercer County. Last week, the Harrodsburg-Mercer County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a site plan submitted by Robert and Heather Suedkamp to build a commercial dock diving facility for dogs. That’s right, dogs.

The Mercer County Titan softball team (5-20) fell 2-5 to the Casey County Rebels (8-26) Friday, May 13. Mercer took time pregame to honor their two seniors, Elle Prewitt and Presley Bradshaw. Casey County led off with Prewitt in the circle and Bradshaw catching. The Rebels took the lead with...

The CKC Championship track meet returned to Alvis Johnson Field Friday, May 13. Sixteen teams were present for the meet with the Mercer Titans boys track team taking gold with 124 points. The West Jessamine Colts placed first on the girls side with Mercer coming in fourth and Burgin placing thirteenth.

The 2022 primary election is over in Mercer County and voters have made their decision. For the most part, the primary held few surprises, with the candidates with the most name recognition winning the night. As far as turnout, 3,694 out of 18,918 registered voters—approximately 20 percent—participated in the off...

Another busy weekend is in store for Mercer County, especially for downtown Harrodsburg. The Friday Nights On Main live entertainment series kicks off this week with live music by the high energy country artist Ernie “Sticktight” Akins at Olde Town Park (126 South Main Street). In addition to music, there will be craft vendors, drinks, food trucks, downtown shopping, restaurants and so much more. The fun starts 6 p.m. with music scheduled to start at 7 p.m.

The 10th annual D.A.R.E. Fishing Derby happens next week, on Saturday, May 21, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event is free to the public, but adult supervision is required. The event is hosted by the Harrodsburg Police Department and Kentucky Fish and Wildlife at the Mercer County Fish and Game Farm (249 White Lane, Harrodsburg).

Culvert Replacement Between Milepoints 2.6 And 2.7. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) advises motorists of a scheduled closure for Danville Road/KY 33 South in Mercer County. The temporary closure is necessary for culvert replacement operations. Thursday, May 12 – 9 a.m. until 3 p.m. (times are approximate) Danville Road/KY...

Ellis reflects on 20 years of serving the community. (Editor’s Note: The Harrodsburg Herald has started a series highlighting members of the numerous boards and organizations in Mercer County. It is our hope that with greater knowledge about boards, readers will be inspired to not just voice their concerns but also to volunteer for causes they feel passionate about.)

The Mercer County Titans powerlifting team hosted their first ever weight lifting competition with the debut of the 2022 Kentucky Powerlifting Invitational Saturday, May 7. Coaches Jeremy Carlson and Marshall Marcum and a group of Mercer students had taken the hour trip to North Bullitt High School for the Kentucky Push Pull Competition back on March 7. The team had a short time to prepare, but placed second overall. Carlson and Marcum came away from the event seeing room for improvement and a plan to host their own competition.

Mercer County Hosting “On Track” With Kendall And Friends Foundation. Mercer County is hosting their the first annual “On Track” with the Kendyl and Friends special needs track meet next Thursday, May 19 at 5:30 p.m. It is a free event with donations welcomed to the Kendyl and Friends Foundation.

The Mercer County Fiscal Court gave first reading to the budget for the upcoming fiscal year. At their meeting on Tuesday, May 10, the fiscal court gave first reading to the $18.8 budget for the 2022-2023 fiscal year. The budget will be submitted to the Kentucky Department of Local Government...

The Mercer County Titans baseball team defeated the Western Hills Wolverines 4-2 on senior night Saturday, May 7. The Titans celebrated a large senior class of 10 athletes with each taking a place on their field in the first inning and Chris Caton serving as honorary Head Coach for his boys.