Adrunk-driving mayor, a school board coup, a candidate caught making false claims — 2024 brought a lot of memorable events to Manhattan, and The Mercury was there to chronicle them.

Jan 22, 2025 · Leslie Leann Young, 26, of Manhattan, for driving while license is cancelled/suspended/revoked, use/possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia, 2 counts of possession of opiate, opium ...

Jan 16, 2025 · A weekly wrap-up of news from local religious organizations.

6 days ago · G. Benjamin Gayle Kyle, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died at age 97, in his home…

Dec 15, 2024 · A top US official sought to quell growing concern Sunday over reported drone sightings in the country's northeast, reiterating there was no known security threat as authorities monitor the situation.

2 days ago · Funeral homes often submit obituaries as a service to the families they are assisting. However, we will be happy to accept obituaries from family members pending proper verification of the death ...

4 days ago · Manhattan’s flat economy prompted a day’s worth of discussion at the annual Chamber of Commerce retreat — in fact it even prompted a renaming of the event itself. It’s now

5 days ago · The New York Jets hired Darren Mougey as their new general manager on Saturday. Mougey, 39, has been with the Denver Broncos' organization since 2012 and was assistant general manager

Dec 26, 2024 · Letter about immigrants lacked evidence A few things to get off my chest before I explode! Mr. and Mrs. McCullough, your letter referencing illegal immigrant dangers to women lacks any evidence ...

3 days ago · When Hurricane Katrina devastated New Orleans in late August 2005, it took Congress just a few days to approve $10.5 billion in federal disaster aid at President George W. Bush’s request ...