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News published on Manhattan Clarion in October 2024

 
News from October 2024
The Board of Education (BOE) held a special meeting on October 14, 2024. The meeting commenced at 6:45 PM with a roll call and the Pledge of Allegiance. Public comments were invited before moving to the main agenda.

Charlotte Ann Johnson, 90, Passes Away at Loyola Medical Center

Charlotte Ann Johnson passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

Jeffrey L. Siegler, 59, of Manhattan, Passes Away at Home

Jeffrey L. Siegler passed away on Oct. 13. Below is the obituary.

Lincoln-Way West presents 'Rosie the Riveter' this weekend

Lincoln-Way West's Theater Company is set to present its fall play, "Rosie the Riveter," with performances scheduled from Thursday to Saturday at the Lincoln-Way West Performing Arts Center. The play depicts a World War II-based story focusing on Rosie and the women who entered the workforce during the war.
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Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in coverage area

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in coverage area tomorrow.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in coverage area

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in coverage area tomorrow.

Funeral or memorial service tomorrow in coverage area

The following funeral or memorial service is scheduled to happen in coverage area tomorrow.

John R. Kavanaugh, 51, of Elwood, Passes Away at Home Surrounded by Family

John R. Kavanaugh passed away on Oct. 15. Below is the obituary.

Betty K. Werner, 84, Passes Away at Manhattan Twp. Farm Home

Betty K. Werner passed away on Oct. 15. Below is the obituary.

16353 W. Celtic Circle, Manhattan purchased by Brian V Leonard Sr.

On Oct. 15, Brian V Leonard Sr. purchased a property at 16353 W. Celtic Circle, Manhattan from Kelly A. Crimmins.

Donaldson Jacqueline D Soukup purchases 160 Marion St., Manhattan, appraised at $217,000

A property at 160 Marion St., Manhattan was sold on Oct. 15 by Tracy D Gonzalez for $217,000. The buyer was Donaldson Jacqueline D Soukup.

Donald Losso unloads 225 E Prairie St., Manhattan

On Oct. 15, Lukas K Gonda purchased a property at 225 E Prairie St., Manhattan from Donald Losso.

PCHS announces ticket sales for fall musical “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown

Tickets for the Fall Musical "You're A Good Man, Charlie Brown" at PCHS are currently available for purchase. The performance is scheduled to run from November 1 to November 3. Tickets can be obtained through the website https://provchs.booktix.com/.

ShareFest seeks volunteers and donations for upcoming event

Adult volunteers are needed for ShareFest, an event aimed at sorting and folding donations. The event is scheduled for Thursday, October 24, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Volunteers can sign up for one-hour shifts.

Providence Catholic High School's robotics class offers hands-on engineering education

At Providence Catholic High School, students in the robotics class engage with a curriculum focused on problem-solving through engineering design. This hands-on approach involves designing, building, and programming robots for classroom competitions.

Providence Catholic announces key dates for prospective Class of 2028

Providence Catholic High School is inviting prospective students and their families to explore the opportunities available for the Class of 2028. The school has announced a timeline of key events and deadlines for those interested in joining its community.

Lincoln-Way offers PSAT 8/9 make-up tests for private and homeschool students

Students who are planning to attend Lincoln-Way next fall and have not yet taken the PSAT 8/9 due to attending a private or home school, or being absent when their school administered the test, will need to complete this assessment for placement purposes. Three opportunities are available for students to take the test: during the day, in the evening, and on a weekend. These options are open to all incoming students regardless of which campus they plan to attend.

59% of Manhattan Junior High School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR in 2022-23 school year

In the 2022-23 school year, 59% of Manhattan Junior High School students failed the mathematics portion of the IAR test, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.

Providence Catholic hosts annual special needs basketball clinic in January

The Providence Catholic Girls and Boys Basketball Teams are preparing to host the 2nd Annual Super Celtics Special Needs Co-ed Camp on January 4th and 5th, 2024. This event is designed for area grade school students with special needs, providing them an opportunity to learn about basketball in a fun environment.

15751 W. Delaney Road, Manhattan sold by Kraig Girdick

A property at 15751 W. Delaney Road, Manhattan was sold on Oct. 18 by Kraig Girdick for $369,000. The buyer was Lisa Craven.