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Manhattan Fifth Graders Learn Life-Saving Skills from MFPD
Fifth-grade students at Manhattan Intermediate School learned critical life-saving skills, including how to call 911, how to perform the Heimlich maneuver.
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Village of Grant Park to Streamline Rental Fees
Village President Ben Detloff advised the board and the public that they would streamline rental fees.
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Storms Cause Influx of Emergency Calls
Manhattan Fire Protection District Chief Steve Malone reported the district received about 40 calls in 48 hours over Mother’s Day weekend.
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Bill Borgo Out of the Manhattan Plan Commission
Manhattan’s board meeting was brief but packed with plenty of updates, including a public hearing to remove Plan Commission Chairman Bill Borgo.
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MSD114 Teacher Contract Negotiations Underway; Scholastic Bowl Team Makes History
The Manhattan Junior High School Scholastic Bowl team made history by advancing to both sectional and state competitions – a first for the school.
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Flor de Fuego Brings Innovative, Authentic Mexican Eats and Culture to Manhattan
When Agave Azul shuttered its doors this past winter, Jennifer and Aaron Barrientos were poised to take over and introduce their restaurant.
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Park Board Welcomes New Commissioner, Entertains Solar Proposal
While most of the Manhattan Park District Board remains the same following the election, one seat has changed.
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End in Sight for St. Joseph Sprinkler Saga; New Officials Sworn in
After months of back-and-forth between St. Joseph School and the Village of Manhattan, it appears the school will end up installing a sprinkler system.
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Grant Park Seats New Village President, Trustees
Now that election results have been certified, Grant Park is moving forward with a new board.