You can go ahead and add coin circulation to the list of things impacted by COVID-19. The United States has recently begun experiencing a decrease in the amount of quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies in circulation due to the ongoing pandemic. Larie Schoap, vice president of ESB Financial, says the shortage began when the United [...]

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A draft reopening plan focused on teaching and learning methods was shared Wednesday with the Manhattan/Ogden School Board. Superintendent Dr. Marvin Wade says even with the governor’s announcement to delay the start of the school year, the district’s plan is still fine. Guidance was received from the state department of education last week.  The guidance [...]

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Looking to shore up future finances, Manhattan is looking at replacing the existing economic development sales tax with one that extends city-wide. City Commissioners at their Tuesday work session discussed 2021 budget requests from the Manhattan Area Chamber of Commerce and affiliated organizations like the Convention and Visitors Bureau. They further examined Manhattan’s economic development [...]

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The following summary of calls for service/reports filed by the Riley County Police Department is a portion of those received by police.  Some names, addresses, and case details are withheld to follow local, state, and federal law as well as in an attempt to protect community members from being victimized further.  Those arrested are presumed innocent [...]

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There will be no graduation ceremony for the Manhattan High Class of 2020. Principal Michael Dorst, in a message to graduates and parents on the school’s Facebook page Wednesday said the in-person ceremony, which had been delayed to Sunday, Aug. 2 has been canceled. The ceremony had been planned outdoors at Bishop Stadium, but due [...]

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