Robertson County Mercury

06/26/2024

Hiring ad for Sharpsburg Water District

05/24/2023

10/28/2022

10/27/2021

It's that time of year again! Come out for a family friendly night of spooks, fun, and most importantly CANDY! Mark your calendar and bring the family out!

03/27/2021

Have you heard of Kroger Hometown Pickup? It is coming to Robertson County. Stay tuned for more details!

03/10/2021

NEWS RELEASE
Kentucky State Police Investigates Human Remains found in Robertson County

Mayslick, KY. (March 10, 2021) – On March 9, 2021 Kentucky State Police, Post 8, Morehead received information of a possible location of human remains in Robertson County. Detectives were able to locate unidentifiable human remains in the Mayslick community. The remains have been sent for an autopsy for identification. This incident remains under investigation by Kentucky State Police, Post 6, Dry Ridge.

03/03/2021

Check out Darvins Small Engine Repair to get your mower ready for the first mowing of the spring season.

Spring is nearing with only 18 more days.
Work has already kicked off with getting mowers prepared for the start of mowing season.
Schedule your appointment today by calling Darvin at 859-473-3281.

We offer onsite full service at a good reasonable rate. Call today to ensure that your mower is ready for the first mowing.

Happy Spring everyone!

02/20/2021

Dont miss out on the online sale Facebook Live on M&D's Online Deals page starting at 3:00 p.m.

02/18/2021

Looking to advertise? Contact us to help get the word out on your business. We offer great combo rates to get you out in 12,000 plus households.
Call Petrea Allison at 859-473-2137.

12/16/2020

The KyNewsGroup will be closed from Wednesday, December 23rd through January 1st in observance of the Christmas and New Year holidays. We will re-open on January 4th, 2021.

THERE WILL BE NO PAPERS PRINTED OR IN-STORE ON DECEMBER 30th & 31st! WE WILL RESUME WITH THE JANUARY 6th & 7th EDITIONS!

11/18/2020

Big Garage Sale, rain or shine, Friday thru Sunday, Nov. 20th – 22nd 9am – 5pm at 2480 Headquarters Rd., Carlisle, KY clothes all sizes, sheets, blankets, dishes, household items, Christmas decor, table and chairs, end table, entertainment center, wing back chair, shoes, purses, ammo boxes, Pack N Play, stroller, toys and lots more, 4 families, Mask Required!

07/10/2020

06/17/2020

Congressman Andy Barr Statement on Carol Barr
Lexington, KY – Congressman Andy Barr released the following statement regarding the sudden passing of his wife Carol on Tuesday evening:
“At this time of tremendous grief and pain, we ask for prayers for our beautiful, dear and precious Carol, the greatest, most selfless and giving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend anyone could ever have. We also ask for love and prayers for Carol’s greatest legacy - her loving and devoted daughters Eleanor and Mary Clay - through whom Carol’s extraordinary life, high character and irrepressible spirit will continue. In this moment of profound grief and heartbreak, we are so grateful for the gift and blessing of Carol’s life, for her strong faith in her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, for the comfort of fond memories and her victory in heaven and for all those who have surrounded Carol’s family, the girls and I with beautiful expressions of love, compassion and sympathy.”

06/17/2020

JUST IN: Andy Barr's office tonight confirmed the passing of the congressman's wife, Carol at their Lexington home. They said in a statement:

“Congressman Andy Barr’s wife Carol passed away suddenly today at the family home in Lexington. During this tragic time, we respectfully ask for privacy for Congressman Barr and his family to grieve Mrs. Barr being called home to heaven. Congressman Barr may release a more detailed statement at a later date, but right now is solely focused on being a father to his two beautiful daughters.”

06/08/2020

05/08/2020

Gov. Andy Beshear has released additional details about phases 1 and 2 of his Healthy at Work reopening plan, which begins on May 11. Industries listed must abide by public health guidelines and industry-specific requirements, including social distancing and the use of PPE, to open. The plan is contingent on not seeing a spike in COVID-19 cases. Phase 3 of the reopening plan, which includes bars (with limitations) and gatherings up to 50 people, is coming July 1.

05/04/2020

ROBERTSON COUNTY

U.S. 62 near 7 milepost - On Tuesday, May 5, U.S. 62 will be closed for culvert replacements near Thomas Pike during the hours of 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. Motorists can use KY 1504 (Central Ridge Road) or KY 617 (Piqua Kentontown Road) as a detour.

04/30/2020

As we approach the dates to reopen and with following CDC guidelines let us here at The Robertson county Mercury help you get the word out.

Call Petrea at 859-405-5751 to place your ad in our publications for your reopening. We offer great low rates to help you during this difficult time.

04/03/2020

Calling all sewers! We need your help to make homemade masks for our BCN team, our patients and their families. Right now we have the protective equipment we need, but know that situation can change quickly. If you can sew, or have sewing supplies to donate, we'd love your support. You can drop completed masks or sewing supplies off at any of our office locations in Florence, Cynthiana, Frankfort, Lexington, Barbourville, Hazard, or Pikeville. https://sarahmaker.com/how-to-sew-a-surgical-face-mask-for-hospitals-free-pattern/

04/03/2020

Starting this week, the KyNewsGroup is going to start honoring the staff of our local hospitals for all their hard work they are doing to help fight this invisible enemy!

Pictured below of some of the Meadowview Regional Hospital ER Department staff: Left to right are: Kayla Wallingford, Rhonda Workman, Kacey Thomas, Christian Ridley, Lisa Thompson

04/03/2020

Thank a Healthcare Hero
By Joe Koch, chief executive officer of Meadowview Regional Medical Center
As we continue to fight COVID-19, it has been so encouraging to see the outpouring of support from the counties we serve for Meadowview Regional Medical Center. We have always striven to be a place where you choose to come for healthcare, and we take our responsibility as a community leader very seriously. As our neighbors have come together to do everything possible to slow the spread of this vicious virus amid unprecedented challenges, we have never been more proud to be a part of this community. It is more important than ever that we all continue to take the important steps necessary to keep our community as safe and healthy as possible, including staying home as much as we can, practicing social distancing and following sound medical guidance.
Today, I would ask one more thing of our community, including myself: thank a healthcare hero.
Some moments ask more of us as a society, as a community and as individuals. Moments like those need heroes. From grocery store employees and delivery workers to educators teaching remotely and those keeping our infrastructure and essential services running, this current moment has no shortage of heroes. And that includes our heroes on the frontlines of this crisis – our healthcare workers.
Our healthcare workers are not only a cornerstone of our hospital’s mission of Making Communities Healthier, they are integral members of our community. They are moms and dads. Brothers and sisters. Friends and neighbors. And – today especially – they are heroes, fighting on the frontlines to provide compassionate, quality care when it’s needed most.
At Meadowview Regional Medical Center, we honor all our providers and employees working hard to ensure a safe place of care and a healthier community for all of us. I hope you will join me and add your voice to the chorus of appreciation for our community’s healthcare heroes by posting your own message of thanks on your favorite social media, with the hashtag . Let’s show our hometown heroes how much we appreciate their incredible and inspiring efforts to keep us safe.
And thank you again for supporting Meadowview Regional Medical Center and trusting us with your care as we help guide our community through the COVID-19 situation as safely as possible. We will get through this together.

03/26/2020

HMH Visitor Restrictions for Hospital and Clinics

In an abundance of caution due to the COVID-19 global emergency, we are protecting our patients, employees and community from potential spread of the virus.

Effective immediately on March 19, 2020 until further notice, HMH is RESTRICTING ALL VISITORS at Harrison Memorial Hospital HMH Physician Group Clinics, HMH Outpatient Services in Carlisle, HMH Clinic in Falmouth, HMH Walmart Clinic with the following exceptions:

• End-of-life patient cases will be addressed on a case-by-case basis.
• Any emergency surgery will be allowed one HEALTHY adult during surgery and initial recovery.
• Any pediatric patient will be allowed one HEALTHY adult to accompany.
• Any obstetrical laboring patient will be allowed one designated HEALTHY adult through delivery.

All visitors in these exception categories will be screened and requested to stay in their designated area.
If you have an appointment, you must come alone. If you are transported by another person, that person will need to stay in his or her vehicle.

In addition, the following areas at HMH are still closed to the public:
• The HMH Wellness Center will be closed until further notice.
• The HMH Cafeteria will only be open to our employees and patient families until further notice.

Also, the Harrison County Community Health Fair scheduled for April 9 and the HMH Community Shred Day Event for April 18 are postponed.

Thank you for your cooperation as we maintain the safest possible environment for patients, families, and staff.

03/26/2020

HMH to open a Cough Clinic

Beginning Saturday, March 21, 2020, Harrison Memorial Hospital and local healthcare professionals will be offering a Cough Clinic to assist those with cough, fever and/or sore throat who may be concerned with the Novel Coronavirus COVID-19.

With no appointment needed, you can arrive at an isolated area which is on lockdown from the rest of the hospital. Once you arrive, you will stop at the entrance, sanitize your hands and apply a mask. After registration, HMH healthcare professionals in personal protective equipment will perform an extensive evaluation and determine if further testing is needed, which may include testing for the COVID-19. Due to limited tests, the provider will assess whether a COVID-19 test will need to be completed by a private lab. Not all patients evaluated will receive the COVID-19 testing.

During this time, this will keep our coughing patients away from our physician offices in the clinics, giving our other patients peace of mind to continue seeking necessary medical care.

The Clinic will begin on Saturday, March 21 from 1:00 pm – 8:00 p.m. and continue daily as needed. To find the clinic, please drive to the back of Harrison Memorial Hospital, past the Emergency Department, and follow the parking lot signs to an entrance with a ramp just above the Emergency Department.

You will register as a patient of the clinic and your insurance will be billed accordingly. You will need to have your identification card, insurance card and medication list upon arrival.

No visitor is allowed in our Cough Clinic. If the patient has someone accompanying him or her, that person will be requested to stay in his or her vehicle. The only exception will be for pediatric patients who will be allowed one healthy adult to accompany them.

HMH remains proactive in response to the COVID-19 pandemic by providing the best care for patients, the community and our employees.

If you have any questions related to COVID-19, please call 800-722-5725 or visit www.kycovid19.ky.gov or https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html.