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January 28, 2010
 Chamber announces Business and Citizen of the Year
Bill Johnson - Manhattan Chamber of Commerce (MCC) Treasurer, owner of Select Perfection Construction and last year's recipient of the Citizen of the Year award - presented the Chamber's ''Citizen of the Year'' award to Manhattan's Pat Curren at the MCC's fourth annual State of the Village Address luncheon.
Curren has worked tirelessly to grow ''Operation Care Package'' over the past eight years, seeing to it that thousands of service men and women deployed overseas receive packages filled with personal products and treats in addition to letters of encouragement.
Driveway width and truck parking ordinances discussed
At the January 19 meeting, Manhattan Village Board discussed ordinances regarding minimum driveway width and truck parking in residential areas.
In 2009, an amendment to the minimum design requirements regarding specified that driveways must be a minimum of 18' in width or one foot wider than the garage door on either side of the driveway, whichever is greater.
Manhattan Patriots Football and Cheerleading organization announce registration
The Manhattan Patriots Football and Cheerleading organization's philosophy has been to teach the fundamentals of football and cheerleading, which prepares each football player or cheerleader for the next level of play.
The organization was developed for area children to have fun and have a place that allows them to focus their energies in a positive manner.
January 21, 2010
Funding falling short for Manhattan Grade Schools
Board rejects support for transition house at this time
New Faith Community invites residents to donate food and supply items for Haiti
December 10, 2009
December 03, 2009
Live Nativity one of many Christmas events this weekend in Manhattan
L-W Central Tri-M Music induct members
Childerguild raises over $100,000 for Silver Cross at annual ball
November 26, 2009
November 19, 2009
Board of Education approves tentative levy
First School prepares to open with ribbon cutting
Dist. 210 residents sign petitions for 'Zero Tolerance' policy change
November 12, 2009
Christmas decorations - lease or purchase
Sewer issues discussed at board meeting
November 15 is School Board Members Day
November 05, 2009
Manhattan-Elwood Public Library District goes back for third referendum
Break ground for Radium Removal Facility on Oct. 20
Fall Fest a success despite gloomy weather
October 29, 2009
October 22, 2009
'Let no hero be forgotten'
L-W H.S. Foundation house raffle and the winners are...
Parade in New Lenox will honor soldiers
October 15, 2009
Sign ordinance revisions in place after a year of debate
Manhattan-Elwood Library District celebrates Centennial
Business licensing now required in village
October 08, 2009
Village receives grant from Illinois Liquor Control Commission
Library's history will open up to the future
Wyllie inducted to Hall of Pride
October 01, 2009
Wine Fest draws large crowds
Go Healthy Challenge entertains young minds and bodies
CROP walk this Sunday in Manhattan
September 24, 2009
Teacher loses battle with cancer
Residents put a fire under leaf burning ordinance
Round Barn Wine Festival this Saturday
September 17, 2009
MYAA Baseball looks to add field
Be part of the plan District looks for input on Central Park
Caboose refurbishment given boost with Eagle Scout project
September 10, 2009
Ordinance leaves a 'burning' question
Business licenses and sales tax discussed at board meeting
Fire department urges parents to get child safety seats inspected
September 03, 2009
Manhattan Fun Day this Saturday
L-W officials approve new teachers contract
Swimming tryout sign-up dates announced
August 27, 2009
School is back in session for L-W Central, West
Resurfacing to begin in Foxford; bid is approved
Historical caboose open for Fun Day
August 20, 2009
Advance tickets now on sale for Round Barn Wine Festival
Material donations flowing in for park district - staff reports on Fall Fest
Special education budget takes jump
August 13, 2009
Village board approves second radium removal project bid
Vintage baseball tournament held at Round Barn
Village board meeting time will change; water line approved
August 06, 2009
'Bridging the Gap' as residents, police and fire personnel have fun
Alexander Lumber closes its doors
Garage sale to benefit Operation Care Package
July 30, 2009
L-W Marching Knights memorabilia on display
Manhattan area to benefit from Governor Quinn's 'Illinois Jobs Now!'
Football and cheerleading camp draws over 100
July 23, 2009
Police and fire community night expanding activities for all ages
St. Joseph's welcomes new principal
Downtown merchants organize annual sidewalk sale
July 16, 2009
Stimulus Package will continue through 2010
Water tower flows to Crete
Manhattan Patriots offer football and cheerleading camps
July 09, 2009
Event to showcase Police and Fire
Manhattan Lutheran Mission installs Pastor
Manhattan Track and Field Summer Camp
July 02, 2009
Land swap to make commercial property more viable
Everyone is a winner at cutest baby contest
Foxford Plaza appreciates their customers
June 25, 2009
Village to complete improvements on commercial property
Cruise Night back for summer
Public works employee recognized
June 18, 2009
Boards support village's stimulus extension
Public hearing tonight regarding Round Barn Farm
Fun Day, hay sales and other park business
June 11, 2009
Garage size, driveway width and faux brick up for debate at village board
Resident questions village health care costs
Central holds graduation
June 04, 2009
Relay for Life Fundraiser June 12
Hat Guys to Play at Fire Department Summer Bash
Fall Soccer Registration Deadline Approaching
May 28, 2009
Board Approves Engineering Agreement
Lions Club Awards Scholarship
Manhattan Police Officer Receives Award from Illinois State Bar Association
May 21, 2009
MYAA Asks Community for Help
New Park Board Sworn In
Badminton/Gymnastics Celebrate State Finishes
May 14, 2009
Village Officials Sworn In
Manhattan Dancers Show Their Stuff at Season End Recital
An Evening of Culture Held at Manhattan Library
May 07, 2009
'Brick' Defined at Planning Commission Meeting
Camp Invention Open to All Area Children
Manhattan Lions Assist Library with Large Print Books
April 30, 2009
Gougar Road and Eastern Avenue Will See Improvements
School Board Appoints Elder to Fill Vacancy
Volunteers Unload Sweet Delivery
April 23, 2009
Firemen Honored at Appreciation Dinner
L-W Central Football Coach Named to the IHSAFCA Hall of Fame
Manhattan TRIAD Recruiting Seniors
April 16, 2009
Village Newsletter Questioned as Campaign Literature
Board Approves Planning Program and Prepares for New Members Coming in May
Board Passes Ordinance Regarding Employment at Parks
April 09, 2009
Doc's Drugs Opening in Manhattan
Pub Crawl for a Cure to Kick Off in Manhattan
Magician Show Draws More Than 500 at Wilson Creek
April 02, 2009
Woman's Club Brings Spring to Wilson Creek with Floral Show
Manhattan Chamber Hosting Business Expo
Curves Makes it to Manhattan
March 19, 2009
Candidates Running for Manhattan Village Trustee
Manhattan Township Clerk candidates
Manhattan Alumni Honored for Academic Achievements
January 29, 2009
Policemen Receive Awards at Board Meeting
Manhattan April Ballot Set
Mattina Cafe Ready to Greet You in Manhattan
January 01, 2009
Village Board Not Receptive to Liberty Center Condo Project
Village of Manhattan Given Planning Award
Basketball Team Receives Star Award at Village Board Meeting
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