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'Flushable' doesn't mean safe: Wipes creating costly problems for Manchester sewer system
MANCHESTER —  They may say "flushable" on the package, but those convenient bathroom wipes are creating a major headache for the City of Manchester's wastewater system. And the problem …
Minnesota Child Predator Suspect Captured by Manchester Police
MANCHESTER — A former Hazard Middle School employee wanted in Minnesota in connection with an undercover child exploitation investigation was apprehended by Manchester police after authorities …
Rice, Marcum unseat incumbents in school board elections
MANCHESTER — Clay County voters delivered a shakeup to the Board of Education Tuesday night, electing Christy Kennedy Rice and Robert Marcum over longtime incumbents Anthony Lovett and Leewood …
Education

Clay County Schools to Host Kinder Camp for Incoming Kindergarten Students

MANCHESTER, Ky. — Clay County Public Schools, in partnership with Partners for Rural Impact and Full Service Community Schools, will host Kinder Camp this summer for children entering kindergarten …

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Sports

What did you do Drew?

IRVINE —  It was a historic Friday night that Clay County football fans won’t ever forget. In a game that featured nearly everything imaginable offensively, the Clay County Tigers …

How Good Are These Wildcats?

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Kenny Brooks has been coaching basketball for 25 years. He's won hundreds of games, developed All-Americans, and taken teams deep into March. And after watching his Kentucky …

Rocky Top and the Art of Expecting the Worst

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — Kentucky is 7–1. I'll repeat that for those of you who've spent the last half-century following Wildcat football and are understandably having trouble processing the …
Obituaries
Walden J. "Jr." Collett
Walden J. "Jr." Collett, age 76, of Oneida, Kentucky , passed away on November 3, 2026, at Pioneer Trace Healthcare & Rehabilitation in Flemingsburg, Kentucky . He was born on March 17, 1950, in …
Debra Salmons
Debra Salmons, 63, of Oneida passed away Saturday, October 24th, 2026, at Saint Joseph Lexington Hospital.   She was born August 10th, 1963, in Shelbyville, Kentucky, the daughter of …
Ronald Dean Neal
Mr. Ronald Dean Neal, age 67 was born in Biloxi, MS on January 12, 1959 to the late William and JoAnn Runion Neal and departed this life on October 17, 2026 at 5:00 pm at the Laurel Creek Nursing …
Richmond Leon Caudill
Mr. Richmond Leon Caudill, age 92 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on March 15, 1934 to the late William Lundy and Sarah Ellen Westerfield Caudill and departed this life on October 14, 2026 …
James Rutherford Jones
Mr. James Rutherford Jones, age 44 of Manchester was born in Manchester, KY on October 17, 1981 to Cecil and Ruth Ann Jones and departed this life on October 13, 2026 at his home. He was an …
Opinion
POINT: Clay County Should Invest in a Public Swimming Pool or Water Park For years, Clay County families have had to leave home if they wanted to enjoy one of the most basic summer …
As many of you know, the past few months have been extremely difficult for my family and me. So many people have reached out to ask how we're doing, and I sincerely appreciate everyone who has …
I have spent a lot of time lately asking myself a simple question:  Why would anyone want to serve? An upcoming Board of Education election has brought with it accusations, rumors and …
POINT:   To Attract Business, Clay County Must Be Ready When a company begins looking for a place to build or expand, Clay County isn't just competing against neighboring counties. We are …
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