The Manhattan Fire Protection District’s first monthly meeting of the new year was brief but highlighted positive updates for the District.
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Townships Not Going Away Without a Fight
Townships in Will and Kankakee Counties are concerned about a renewed legislative push to eliminate townships, which hit the Senate floor in February.
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P.E. Teacher Cleared of Criminal Wrongdoing
The Manhattan Junior High P.E. teacher, who had been escorted out of the building and placed on paid leave for alleged behavior that violated board policy, was cleared of criminal wrongdoing Friday.
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Peotone Parks Summer Events in Question
Despite spring programming gouging well, retaining summer programming and special events were a big topic of discussion for the Peotone Park Board.
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MJHS PE Teacher Placed on Leave
A Manhattan Junior High School physical education teacher was placed on paid leave and escorted off school property following allegations of inappropriate behavior.
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Grant Park Village Hall Improvements Questioned
Grant Park Village Hall improvements were mostly completed—however, those improvements raised new questions during the March 3 board meeting.
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Business in the Board Meeting, Beef on the ‘Book’
Manhattan’s last board meeting was brief and business as usual, with nary a word about tense exchanges on Facebook between Trustees Young and Beemsterboer.
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Grant Park Village Hall Updates Move Forward
The Grant Park Village Board voted to move forward with village hall updates and water damage repair for $2k along with other business items.
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Manhattan Municipal Election Heats Up
Candidates have addressed their distaste at the last two Manhattan Village Board meetings; bringing mudslinging back to local elections.
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Manhattan Community Says Goodbye to Beloved Weather-caster
The Manhattan community lost a beloved weatherman in Dan Casper, who passed away suddenly after secretly battling illness.