Manhattan Park District Executive Director Jay Kelly reported that kids riding dirt bikes have damaged Round Barn Farm property.
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Manhattan Township Annual Meeting Held
Manhattan Township held its annual town hall meeting ahead of its regularly scheduled board meeting on March 8, without much fanfare.
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Settlement Reached in Civil Rights Lawsuit Against District 114
The Manhattan School Board approved a settlement agreement to end a civil rights lawsuit filed by former Human Resources Director Christine Ruddy.
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Newly Elected Officials Seek Fresh Start with Park Board
Several people showed up for Peotone Park’s April meeting, including newly elected officials, all a pleasant surprise to the Park Board.
Posted inVedette 2025 Municipal Elections
Adrieansen’s Team Wins in Landslide Victory in Manhattan
Campaign season has ended in Manhattan, likely a welcome sight for many after a long, contentious battle between two slates.
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Manhattan School District Discusses Tax Levy
The Manhattan School Board held a special meeting to discuss the tax levy, and the aggregate extension totaled $15,947,831.88.
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MFPD Year-in-Review Offers Post-Consolidation Insight
Manhattan Fire Protection District’s Chief Steve Malone and Deputy Chief Dave Piper presented a comprehensive year-in-review report.
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Fourth Nelson Generation to Take Over Nelsons Furniture Store
Steve and Tina Nelson are ready to retire and hand over the reins of the Nelson family businesses.
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Making a Splash: PHS Raises Nearly $27K for Special Olympics
Students and faculty from Peotone High School took on the Polar Plunge March 21 at the school, hosting the fundraising event benefiting the Special Olympics for the first time in the school’s history.
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Eastern Avenue Culverts to be Replaced, Roadwork Ahead
Eastern Avenue culverts will soon be replaced now that a bid has been approved by the Manhattan Village Board for its construction.