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A scholarship supporting recovery, education, and hope
After years of struggling with addiction, Jessica is celebrating three years sober and starting her education journey thanks to support from a local family’s scholarship. Since 2022, the Allen …
Manchester community comes together for Recovery Walk during National Recovery Month
On September 12, community members gathered at Rawlings Stinson Park in Manchester for Volunteers of America Mid-States’ (VOA) annual Recovery Walk, hosted by the organization’s Recovery …
Officer shortage creates staffing challenges for local law enforcement
MANCHESTER — A nationwide struggle to recruit and retain police officers is being felt close to home as Manchester Police and the Clay County Sheriff’s Office work to maintain adequate staffing …
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

Decisions, Decisions

(LEXINGTON, Ky.) — I had a really good question for Mark Pope at Kentucky Basketball Media Day on Monday. At least I thought it was good. You’ll have to take my word for it because I never …

National Subaru Rally Team Tests on Oneida Road

ONEIDA — Residents along Newfound Road got an unusual look at professional motorsports last week when a factory-backed Subaru rally team came to Clay County for a one-day testing session. The …

Riders tackle challenging Red Bird Crest MTB race

Mountain bikers tested their endurance and bike-handling skills this past weekend during the Red Bird Crest MTB 80K and 40K races. The event featured a challenging course filled with rocky …
Obituaries
Edna Rice
Edna Rice, 72, of Leavenworth, Indiana passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 9, 2026, at Norton Hospital in Louisville, Kentucky. She was born on August 13, 1954, in Oneida, Kentucky to …
Roselene Wagers
Roselene Wagers, age 73, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2026 at the St. Joseph Hospital in London, Kentucky . She was born on Friday, March 6, 1953 in Manchester, Kentucky to Stevie and Cleo …
Devin Ray Bowing
Devin Ray Bowing, age 47 of Oneida, KY was born in Manchester, Ky on September 9, 1979 to the late Larry Bowling of Leslie County and Terri Lee Davidson of Oneida. He departed this life on September …
Dr. Bernard "Barney" Davis
Dr. Bernard "Barney" Davis, age 90, of Lexington, KY , passed away peacefully on September 13, 2026. Barney was a longtime educator in Kentucky at Berea College and Morehead State University. …
Britta Chonte Smith
Britta Chonte Smith, 34, passed away on September 14, 2026 in Lexington. She was born in Manchester, Kentucky on November 4, 1991 to Peggy Sue Smith and the late Cecil Junior Smith. She is survived …
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 …
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 …
Just last week, I wrote about one of the hardest parts of this job — showing up to cover something that may be the worst day of someone else’s life. Saturday morning, those words came back …
During that time, I’ve attended hundreds — probably thousands — of public meetings. I’ve sat through meetings where everyone agreed and you wondered why you were there. I’ve also been in …
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Healey asks Trump administration to speed up review of planned gas expansion in latest sign of shifting energy politics
As Healey hunts for ways to bring down soaring costs and campaigns for reelection in a race defined by the affordability crisis gripping the state, the governor sees an opportunity to appeal to the Trump administration to bring more gas into the state.
After settlement, CT mom pushes Congress to take up online safety
CT will get money from a landmark settlement with Meta, but advocates still want to see swift passage of Blumenthal’s Kids Online Safety Act.
A rescued Florida panther, one of fewer than 300 of the endangered big cats alive today, is released into the wild.
3 iconic animals show the value of the US Endangered Species Act – and the harm in stripping it away
The stories of a whale, a panther and a butterfly help explain why new interpretations of the Endangered Species Act could be catastrophic for species’ survival.
Money milestones parents should plan for their kids
Ally Financial reports that parents can secure their children's financial future by planning for key milestones like allowances, first jobs, and college savings.
The benefits of testosterone for women, according to 1,220 patients
Hone Health reports a September 2026 FDA workshop on testosterone for menopausal women, exploring its benefits for sexual desire, energy, and overall health.