The Harrodsburg Herald

07/22/2025

Important Rabies Information!!

Report ill or strangely behaving wildlife here: https://fw.ky.gov/Wildlife/Pages/Report-Wildlife-Disease.aspx

07/22/2025

Donors can receive a gift card and a “peachy” T-shirt as well as a chance at a year of free groceries at the Kentucky Blood Center’s blood drive on Friday, Aug. 1 from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Harrodsburg Christian Church Fellowship Hall...

Win A Chance At Free Groceries For A Year At Blood Drive On Friday, Aug. 1 By Harrodsburg Herald | July 22, 2025 | 0 Image: Kentucky Blood Center Donors can receive a gift card and a “peachy” T-shirt as well as a chance at a year of free groceries at the Kentucky Blood Center’s blood drive on ...

07/17/2025

The fair returns Monday, July 21...

198th Mercer County Fair And Horse Show Promises Classic Fun And New Thrills By Harrodsburg Herald | July 17, 2025 | 0 The midway of the 2024 Mercer County Fair. (File image). April Ellis Herald Staff The 198th edition of the Family Wealth Group Mercer County Fair and Horse Show, the longest continu...

07/17/2025

Wednesday, July 23, is Family Night. Admission is $20, which includes ride bracelets per car load of up to six people of all ages. Each person must have a seat belt in the vehicle...

Weekender July 17—25: Friday Night On Main, 198th Mercer County Fair And Horse Show And More By Harrodsburg Herald | July 17, 2025 | 0 Madalyn Wise and Jacey Peters enjoyed the rides at the 2024 Mercer County Fair and Horse Show. (File image). Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] Friday Ni...

07/17/2025

The Harrodsburg City Commission held off on approving the contract with Republic Services until they get more information on pricing...

Harrodsburg Holds Off On Signing Republic Contract By Harrodsburg Herald | July 17, 2025 | 0 File image. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Harrodsburg City Commission has held off on approving a contract with Republic Services until they get more information on pricing. At a special-c...

07/17/2025

Homeowners and renters who experienced damage or loss caused by the April storms have less than two weeks left to apply for federal disaster assistance...

Deadline To Apply For Federal Disaster Relief Is Friday, July 25 By Harrodsburg Herald | July 17, 2025 | 0 The Harrodsburg Herald/Robert MooreAs flood waters began to recede along U.S. 68 at the Jessamine County line earlier this year, authorities were shocked to discover a truck submerged by the ri...

07/17/2025

For the Wilson brothers, the roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber at the Mercer County Fair aren’t just part of the show, they’re part of a family legacy....

Wilson Brothers Continue Family’s Motorsports Legacy At Mercer County Fair By Harrodsburg Herald | July 17, 2025 | 0 April Ellis Herald Staff For Dustin Wilson and his brothers, Josh “Red” Wilson and Joe Wilson Jr., the roar of engines and the smell of burning rubber at the Mercer County Fair ...

07/17/2025

The Burgin City Council renewed their agreement with Rumpke for garbage collection and also approved raises for city employees...

Burgin City Council Renews Rumpke Agreement, Approves Staff Raises By Harrodsburg Herald | July 17, 2025 | 0 File image. Robert Moore Herald Staff [email protected] The Burgin City Council renewed their agreement with Rumpke for garbage collection and also approved raises for city employees. At a s...

07/17/2025

Pending the city commission’s vote on the zoning change, construction of the 20,000 square foot store could begin in the fall with the store opening in spring 2026...

Planning And Zoning Commission Approves Tractor Supply Company By Harrodsburg Herald | July 17, 2025 | 0 The Harrodsburg Herald/Robert MoorePending approval by the Harrodsburg City Commission, construction could begin on the proposed Tractor Supply Company location on North College Street as early a...

07/17/2025

This will be the first wrestling show at the fair since the early 2000s...

Wrestling Returns To Mercer County Fair And Horse Show Saturday, July 26 By Harrodsburg Herald | July 17, 2025 | 0 Samuel Warren Herald Staff [email protected] Many Harrodians recall the scenes at Pioneer Days in 2021, as Mr. Pectacular clobbered his opponent Luscious Lawrence, successfully defendi...

07/10/2025

For the Steele brothers—Landan, Isaac and Silas—fishing is more than just a weekend hobby...

Steele Brothers Reel In Success And Memories On The Water By Harrodsburg Herald | July 10, 2025 | 0 April Ellis Herald Staff Brothers Isaac and Silas Steele wait patiently in the boat for the captain to arrive so they can start casting. (Image submitted.) For the Steele brothers—Landan, Isaac and ...