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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 …
Jonathon Hacker
Hacker indicted for murder in nearly decade-old missing person case
MANCHESTER — A Leslie County grand jury returned an indictment last week against a Bear Branch man in connection with the murder of Cecil Burkhart, whose disappearance in July 2016 remained a …
Delph ready to plead guilty in federal meth case, medical condition delays court appearance
MANCHESTER, Ky.  — A Clay County man charged in federal court in connection with a large-scale methamphetamine trafficking operation is prepared to plead guilty, but a medical condition has …
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Obituaries
Bernice (Daws) Dezarn
Bernice (Daws) Dezarn, age 80 passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. She was born Monday, April 22, 1946 in Naomi, Kentucky to Warren and Grace (Burton) Daws. She leaves to mourn her …
Sharon Kay Wagers
Sharon Kay Wagers, age 51 passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2026 at her home. She was born Saturday, November 9, 1974 in Manchester, Kentucky to Allan and Bernice (Hubbard) Sizemore. She was a …
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 …
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 …
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 …

The Things That Wear On You

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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The Thanksgiving NFL archive: 5 statistical anomalies that defy decades of football logic
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