Can’t the 2016 campaign wait?
You’d think it was too soon to be thinking about the 2016 presidential race. If contemplation of the event this far in advance were to be outlawed, we’d be OK with that. But whether obscene, in poor...
View ArticlePolice activity in Manhattan
The Riley County Police Department released a statement Friday afternoon regarding police activity in Manhattan Friday morning. “Today, the Riley County Police Department with the cooperation of...
View ArticleElinor Woellhof
Elinor M. Woellhof, 83, Miltonvale, died Wed., July 24, 2013 at her home. ...
View Article4-H results from Riley County Fair
Here’s the continued list of winners at the Riley County Fair. Banner Division Champion, Wildcat 4-H Club; Reserve Champion, Cico Shamrocks 4-H Club. Cake Decorating Division Senior Champion, Hope...
View ArticleToxicologist urges people to beware of blue-green algae
With blue-green algae contaminating lakes nationwide, a Kansas State University toxicologist warns pet owners to understand the bacteria’s dangers for their pets and for themselves. Blue-green algae...
View ArticleUniversity receives $13.7 million in grant money for grain research
The United States Agency for International Development, or USAID, has announced that Kansas State University is the recipient of a $13.7 million grant from the agency to help end poverty and increase...
View ArticleBallard’s, an Aggieville mainstay, closes shop
Ballard’s Sporting Goods, an Aggieville pillar for more than a half-century, has closed its doors. Owner Steve Ballard confirmed the closing in a phone conversation with The Mercury on Thursday. The...
View ArticleAuditorium conversion has at least one backer
A city commissioner argued Thursday for retention of a controversial revamp of City Hall that eliminates the stage in the portion of the building formally known as Peace Memorial Auditorium....
View ArticleVarney’s goes red and blue ...but not here
The owners of the main bookstore serving Kansas State University have bought a bookstore serving the University of Kansas. That means Varney’s Book Store in Manhattan and the Jayhawk Book Store in...
View ArticleRiley County Attorney’s Office Calendar
Monday, July 29, 2013 9:00 – NO APPEARANCES 10:30 – BRW/BCF 10:30 Castillo, Jeff Status (13 CR 387 Crim Rest., Dom Batt) JJC I 10:30 Collins, Dustin ProRev Dispo Hrg (12 CR 358 Theft) JWG I 10:30...
View ArticleKeep plants moisturized for healthy fruit, a difficulty in Kansas
Growing a fruit crop may be the hardest type of gardening. Not only do you have to keep the plants alive year after year, you have to keep them as vigorous as possible to be able to produce fruit. You...
View ArticleSunset Zoo hires preschool teacher
Sunset Zoo hired Cassie Anderson as the lead teacher for the zoo’s new childcare program, Zoo Sprouts. Anderson will oversee the development of this full-time, nature-based program that will begin in...
View ArticleDialysis center opens in Marysville
To provide access to dialysis services Flint Hills Dialysis opened an new dialysis center on July 8 in Marysville. The new center is in the South Plaza building on the Community Memorial Hospital...
View ArticleNew massage therapy opens in Manhattan
Hand and Stone Massage Therapy recently opened for business at 404 Humbolt, Suite B, inside Blue River Wellness. Cheri Covalt, owner, provides a variety of massages including Swedish, deep tissue,...
View ArticleYour weekly cultural menu
Today Jazz Brunch, 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Bluestem Bistro. Jazz Trio, 6-8 p.m. dellaVoce. Read to Dogs, 2-4 p.m. Read to a certified therapy dog. The dogs have been trained to listen, and they help children...
View ArticleFriday’s rodeo results
Jake Brown — from Hillsboro, Texas — scored an 82 on Friday night, taking the top spot after two performances in the bareback event. Matt Crumpler scored a 69. In saddle bronc, it was just Ty Hamm...
View ArticleCompany creates new ways to treat livestock for pests
Ron Wilson Contributing Writer “Oh, shoot. There must be a better way to do this.” That type of quest for a better way to do things has motivated many entrepreneurs. Today we’ll learn about an...
View ArticleThe pursuit of an irreligious government
The close relationship between the Christian religion and the government goes back to 314 when Roman Emperor Constantine made it the Empire’s official church. Over the centuries since, Christianity...
View ArticleSenior 17ers end season with loss
After losing to the Leavenworth Diamond Jaxx in 11 innings on Wednesday, the season came down to one game for the American Legion Manhattan Manko senior 17ers. Unfortunately for the 17ers, an early...
View ArticleHall still going strong after 51 years
Dell Hall couldn’t imagine doing much else. The longtime stock contractor for Manhattan’s Kaw Valley Rodeo said it’s better than hauling hay and digging postholes for a living. A stock contractor since...
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