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Clay County Schools Moving Toward Having Police Officer at Every School

MANCHESTER — Parents across Clay County can expect to see an increased law enforcement presence at local schools in the near future as Clay County Public Schools moves forward with an ambitious …

Beckner family brings Appalachian quilting tradition to Thompson Scholars

MANCHESTER —  Students participating in the Thompson Scholars after-school program recently enjoyed a special lesson in Appalachian heritage as members of a Manchester family combined …

'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 …
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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

Should Manchester/Clay County invest in building a public swimming pool or water park?

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 …

Entertainment

‘Whoville’ coming to Downtown Manchester Dec. 13

MANCHESTER, Ky.  — The Christmas spirit will take over downtown Manchester on  Saturday, December 13, 2025 , when the streets transform into  “Whoville”  for an …

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