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Manchester Enterprise - 1.16.26 · Eastern Kentucky Newspapers

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Speaker 1: Now we turn to the Manchester Enterprise to read news
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from and around Manchester. Your reader today is Jim Rice.
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We will begin with the addition dated January fourteenth, twenty
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twenty six. As a reminder, RADIOI is a reading service
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intended for people who are blind or have other disabilities
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that make it difficult to read printed material. The field
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is set staff report for The Enterprise News, Manchester, Kentucky.
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The field is officially set for the upcoming May primary
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election in Clay County. The deadline passed on Friday afternoon
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at four pm. County Judge Executive Tommy Harmon Incumbentjeffrey Todd Crutcher, Democrat,
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Scottie Smith Republican. Sheriff Patrick Robinson incumbent County Clerk Beverly
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clap Craft incumbent Jackson Gates Democrat, Jaylor Linda Smallwood Incumbent
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Mark Jackson, Republican, Darryl Mills Republican. County Attorney Joseph White
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incumbent County Corner Jason Abner incumbent Michael Caudle, Kathy Couch Hicks, PVA,
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Paul Durham incumbent Magistrates District one, Russell Rabbit Smith incumbent
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Earl County Earrow Owens District two, Sonya Hoskins Gray incumbent,
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Chris Reid, William Bill scaff District three, Sonny Gay incumbent,
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Ben Burkhardt and Glenn Smith District four, Chris Smith incumbent,
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Jamie Jackson, Michael Smith, Marty Davis Cecil, Wagers District five,
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Jerry Comb's incumbent, Glenn Ray Henson Mike Davis District six,
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Bill Warren incumbent Jason Smith. Constable's District one, Tyrone Salyers incumbent,
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Roy little Bit Hubbard, Michael Wagers District two, Anthony Wagers
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incumbent District three, Harvey Dean Collins incumbent, Jimmy Bucky Smith
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District four, Elvis Smith incumbent, Eugene Jackson District five, Ben
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Couch incumbent District six, Richard Bryan Hubbard incumbent, Paul Collins,
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Rodney Bowling, City of Manchester for Mayor Steve Collins incumbent
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City Council Jennifer Gray Hooker, Betty Meredith, Tracy Rice White,
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Dorothy Sizemore, Russell Gregory, Johnny Holland, Charles dobber Weaver, Loretta Smallwood,
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Alma Fay, Gregory, Mark Deaton, Josh Jackson, Darnell Hipshire, Ralph Robinson.
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The primary will determine which candidates advanced to the November
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twenty twenty sixth general election in both partisan and nonpartisan races.
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Key election dates Voter registration deadline April twentieth, twenty twenty six.
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Early voting May fourteenth through the sixteenth, twenty twenty six.
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Primary election day is Tuesday, May nineteenth, twenty twenty six.
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General election day is Tuesday November three, twenty twenty six.
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Next article Grand Jury indictments robbery, theft highlight list of
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ten indictments staff report from Enterprise News. The Clay grand
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Jury returned ten indictments ranging from assault, theft, and drug charges.
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Dwayne Burkhardt, forty five of Mountain Zion Road, London, was
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in di for trafficking and a controlled substance first methamphetamine.
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The case was presented by Kentucky State Police Trooper Derek
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Dennis Willis Napier forty three of one four six three
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six North Highway for twenty one Manchester was indicted for
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bail jumping after failing to appear in Clay Circuit Court
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On December one, twenty twenty five. Brittany Jackson, thirty four
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of sixty four seventy North Highway for twenty one, Manchester
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was indicted for bail jumping after failing to appear in
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Clay County Court. On December second, twenty twenty five, Jessica
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Perkins thirty four of one seventy nine Radio Hill Road,
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Manchester was indicted for forgery first when falsely completed a
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student loan application with Elmer Perkins in the amount of
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five thousand, fifty four dollars and forty seven cents. She
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was also indicted for being a persistent felony offender. The
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case was presented by Chief Deputy Clinton Jones of the
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Clay County Sheriff's Department. Joshua Mills thirty four of one
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twenty five Lyttleton Road, Manchester, Ollie Mills fifty three of
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one to twenty five Lyttleton Road, Manchester, and Tony Downey
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forty of four to one South Dixie Street, London have
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been undicted on multiple charges involving theft at the B
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and J Transfer Station on December eleventh, twenty twenty five.
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The charges include theft by unlawful taking, theft by unlawful
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Taking OTTO and persistent felon NEO fender for Joshua Mills
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and Tony Downey. The case was presented by Chief Deputy
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Clifton Jones of the Clay County Sheriff's Department. Stephen Harrison
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fifty four four to twenty seven Squire's Road Lexington was
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indicted for theft by unlawful taking auto when he took
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the two thousand and four Chevy Trailblazer belonging to Sherry Bowling.
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Harrison allegedly drove the vehicle to Garrett County and left
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it abandoned in a roadway, where he was picked up
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by local authorities. The case was presented by Chief Deputy
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Clifton Jones of the Clay County Sheriff's Department. Jonathan Brumley
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fifty two of ten sixty six Baldwin branch Anvil was
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indicted on multiple counts of robbery, first when he placed
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a handgun to the back of John Stapleton's head with
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intent to accomplish theft with an armed deadly weapon. He
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was also indicted for possession of a handgun by a
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convicted felon assault second when he struck Stapleton in the
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head with the revolver, theft by unlawful taking when he
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took control of a two thousand and eight GMC Sierra
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fifteen hundred truck belonging to Stapleton, possession of a controlled
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substance meth amphetamine, and persistent felony offender. The case was
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presented by Kentucky State Police Trooper Derek Dennis. Jason Henson,
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fifty one of three sixty four Dixon Branch Road, Manchester,
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was indicted for trafficking and controlled substance first methamfetamine, and
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possession of marijuana. The case was presented by Kentucky State
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Police Trooper Derek Dennis. The First Baby of the Year,
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John Luke, was the very first baby born at Advent
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Health Manchester in twenty twenty six. To celebrate this special milestone,
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Advent Health showered mom and dad with goodies for their
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sweet baby boy. Congratulations John and Sonia. Next article traffic
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stop leads to multiple charges. Kentucky State Police find various
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pills during an arrest. It's a staff report by The
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Enterprise news manch what began as a routine traffic stop
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on US four twenty one North Thursday night quickly escalated
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into a wide ranging drug and weapons arrest involving a
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Manchester man. According to post arrest complaint filed by the
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Kentucky State Police, fifty two year old Robert Heiser of
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Manchester was arrested by Trooper Derrek Dennis after failing to
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use a turn signal why pulling out of the four
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to twenty one market shortly after eight pm on January
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the eighth. Trooper dentists reported that upon making contact with Heiser,
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he observed bloodshot and glossy eyes, slurred speech, and fidgety behavior.
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The trooper also detected the odor of marijuana coming from
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the vehicle, a Gold two thousand and two dodge Ram
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fifteen hundred. Heiser was asked to exit the vehicle and
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submit to a standardized field sobriety test. According to the report,
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he showed multiple indicators of impairment during the horizontal gaze, nostigmas,
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walk and turn in one leg stand test, exhibiting the
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majority of impairment clues on each. Based on those observation,
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Heiser was placed under arrest. A search incident to arrest
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allegedly revealed two sublingual films in his front jacket pocket.
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A subsequent search of the VHA led to the discovery
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of a Taurus G two nine millimeter handgun located under
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the driver's dashboard, along with a green marijuana vaightpin on
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the driver's seat. Troopers also reported locating a black zip
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up case containing a glass smoking pipe, prescription pills, and
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a small plastic bag containing a crystal substance suspected to
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be methanphetamine. Additional pills identified as aphrosole diasmpam and gabba
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pitting were also recovered. Investigators noted that one prescription bottle
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found did not belong to Heiser. Heiser was transmitted transported
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to the hospital, where troopers read him in plied consent.
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He reportedly declined to contact an attorney and refused a
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blood draw, but stated he would likely test positive for
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a hyger coddone in gabapint. Heiser faces a linthly list
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of charges, including first degree possession of a controlled substance methmphetamine,
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multiple counts of controlled substance possession, prescription drug violations, possession
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of drug paraphernalia, operating a motor vehicle under the influence
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of substances, possession of synthetic drugs, failure to signal, and
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failure to produce an insurance card AWE. Evidence was logged
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into evidence at Kentucky State Police Post eleven and photographs
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were taken at the scene. The case remains pending in
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the court system. Manchester Tourism purchases second downtown property Manchester.
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The Manchester Tourism Commission has completed the purchase of its
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second downtown property, continuing a growing effort to revitalize Manchester's
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his historic core. During its most recent regularly scheduled meeting,
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the Commission finalized the acquisition of the former JT Apartment
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building in downtown Manchester. According to Commission chair Jamie Mills,
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renovations are expected to begin in the coming weeks. Quote.
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Your Manchester Tourism Commission last night completed the purchase of
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the JT Apartment building in downtown Manchester. Mills set in
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a statement, quote, we will begin renovation to this building
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in the coming weeks. We want to make it something special,
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to be a vision for downtown. Unquote. The building will
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be remained the old Coal House, a nod to Manchester
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and Clay County's deep historical ties to the coal industry. Quote.
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We have named this building the Old Coal House in
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honor of the long history of coal in Manchester and
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Clay County, Mills said. Tourism officials released images showing the
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structure in its current condition, alongside a preliminary architectural rendering
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illustrating the planned transformation. Mills noted that the rendering represents
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an early concept and that additional designs and refinements are
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expected as the project moves forward. Quote. The rendering is
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just the first draft, and there will be more to
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come as the work progresses unquote, he said. The purchase
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marks another step in Manchester's tourism broader strategy to invest
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in downtown properties that celebrate local heritage while creating new
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attractions and economic opportunities. Officials have emphasized that projects like
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the Old Co House are intended not only to preserve history,
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but also to help shape a vibrant, welcoming downtown district
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for residents and visitors alike. Further details on the building's
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final design, intended use, and renovation timeline are expected to
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be announced as the project advances. Sports Tigers fight back
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Clay overcomes twelfth point deficit, outscoring South twenty three to
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six in the fourth quarter London, Kentucky, Clay County went
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into a hostile environment and made a furious twelve point
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comeback to defeat South Laurel for the second time this season.
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The tigers fifty eight to fifty three victory was fueled
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by pure grit in resilience in It's another strong win
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in a season filled with tough opponents. After a back
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and forth first half, which ended with the Tigers carrying
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a slim twenty five to twenty four lead into the half,
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a South Laurel offensive barrage gave the Cardinals a forty
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seven to thirty five lead heading into the wild fourth quarter.
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Tigers senior Aiden Wagers led the Tigers comeback, scoring eight
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of his team high twenty two points in the fourth
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quarter to help seal the deal. Aiden Grubb added seven
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of his fourteen in the fourth quarter as well. Clay
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County outscored the Cardinals twenty three to six in the
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final period, showcasing lockdown defense as well as a strong
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free throw shooting, as the Tigers sank nine of fourteen
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attempts in the pivotal fourth quarter. The win pushed the
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Tigers to a ten and five on the season, while
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also boasting an eight and one in region record for
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coach Michael Jones. He says the Tigers flipped the switch
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after a fiery speech at the end of the third quarter.
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Quote we played passive for the first three quarters unquote,
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he said. Quote I got on them hard going into
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the fourth quarter, and I couldn't be prouder how they responded,
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unquote responded. Indeed, the Tigers win over the Cardinals gives
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Clay County a regular season sweep over South Laurel, something
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that is difficult to pull off in any given year.
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Numerous Tigers gave quality minutes, such as Maxton Gray's ten
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points after nailing a trio of threes and a free throw.
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This win could set the tone for the Tigers after
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winning two hard fought games in a row. Aiden Wagers
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twenty two, Aiden Grubbed fourteen, Maxton Gray ten, Brody Hooker four,
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Isaiah Bundy four, Jacob rob Rogers three, Jay Nicholson one.
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Next article Lady Tigers hosts Perry Central Thursday, Manchester, Kentucky.
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We night now find ourselves at the halfway point in
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the Lady Tigers season, and they currently stand at eight
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and eight, while being a two to three within the
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thirteenth Region. Coach Jima Parks and the girls now look
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ahead to a busy week as one home game and
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two on the road are in store. Clay County will
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host Perry County Central, then travel to Harland and Pulaski Counties.
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Perry County Central, the Lady Commodores come to Manchester looking
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to avenge an early season loss to the Lady Tigers.
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Clay County previously dominated PCC sixty eight to twenty four
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and will absolutely try to do so again to keep
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the momentum rolling. This game is to tip off at
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seven thirty pm on Thursday, January fifteenth at CCHS Harland County.
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Another chapter will be written about the Lady Tigers and
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the Lady Black Bears on Saturday and Harland County, as
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these two programs always go neck and neck when they compete.
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Harland County currently has lost three in a row pending
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a match up with Belfry and could be riding into
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town on a losing streak. Clay County will look to
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capitalize and push their streak longer. Tip is set for
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one thirty pm on Saturday, January seventeenth at Harland County
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High School, Pulaski County. The Lady Maroons sit atop an
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always loaded twelfth Region as they boast an eleven and
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five record and have played a very tough schedule thus far.
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This will be one of the Lady Tigers' toughest test
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all season long, and they will also meet again on
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February fourteenth in Manchester. This matchup, however, tips off at
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seven thirty pm Tuesday, January twentieth at Pulaski County High School.
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Next article. Bobby Keith Classic kicks off Saturday, Manchester, Kentucky.
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Now at the halfway point of the twenty twenty five
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twenty sixth season, Clay County is ten and five overall
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with an eight and one record in the thirteenth Region.
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Their sole loss in the region was to North Laurel
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last Friday. This week, the Bobby Keith Classic is here,
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and the Tigers have a solid chance to stack a
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few wins before rematch next week against those same Jaguars
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at home. Three games loom ahead for Clay County. In
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this week of coverage Harland, the Tigers will travel down
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Highway one nineteen to Harland to face the Green Dragons
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for round two this season. Clay County took the first
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matchup eighty seven to forty nine at home. In the
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second game of the season. You can expect a fiery
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effort from coach Derrek Akeles squad, as the Green Dragons
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play the Tigers hard each time they meet. Tip is
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set for seven thirty pm on Thursday, January fifteenth at
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Harland High School, Woodford County. The Bobby Keith Classic will
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feature the Tigers facing off against Woodford County. The Yellow
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Jackets are currently in the middle of the pack in
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a talented eighth region and are led by high scoring
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Omari Jo Joiner is good for twenty points per game
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and can score from all over the court. This game
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is set to tip at seven pm on Saturday, January
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seventeenth at Clay County High School, Berea. The Pirates will
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come to Manchester next Tuesday night for some eleventh slash
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thirteenth Region action. Sitting at seven and seven. Maria is
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coached by Eric fields In, led in scoring by a
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trio of players in Jake Mills, Finley Blevins and Colton Hembry.
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Tip is set for seven thirty pm on Tuesday, January
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twentieth at Clay County High School and the boys Clay
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walaps Pineville Pineville, Kentucky. The best cure to get over
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a tough loss is a strong win. Clay County defeated
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Pineville sixty four to thirty six on a Lady Lyon's
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own turf to get back in the win column. A
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very balanced team effort paced the Lady Tigers in this one,
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as Clay County had four girls scoring double digits, led
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by Lauren sizemore sixteen point effort tight throughout the first,
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Clay Counties began to pole away with a thirty one
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to eighteen half time lead over the Lady Lions. The
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Lady Tigers defense once again stole the show, forcing turnover
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after turnover, which transitioned into points. As mentioned above, four
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Lady Tigers finished in double digits. Lauren Sizemore was sixteen,
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Macy White and Anna Samples added twelve each, and Harper
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Rice with ten points. Madison Pendland and Carly Foltz had
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six each, while Taylor Grubb rounded things out with two points.
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Lauren Sizemore sixteen, Macy White twelve, and Xamples twelve Harper
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Rice ten, Madison Penland six, Carly Folts six, Taylor Grubb two,
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North Laurel pounds Lady Tigers seventy seven to fifty five.
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Macy White leads Clay with twenty three points. Lawren Sizemore
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adds twelve London, Kentucky. Clay County suffered a blowout loss,
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losing seventy seven to fifty five to forty ninth district
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rival North Laurel. The Lady Jaguars are once again the
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heavy favorite to win the thirteenth Region title, and they
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showed why. Macy White led the Lady Tigers with twenty
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three points and six rebounds in the loss. Clay County
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kept it within six points in the first down twenty
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to Fourteenth Laurel began to build their lead throughout the
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second quarter, then exploded in the second half. Lady Jaguar
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Mary Ella Claybrook led all scores with twenty four points
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and twelve rebounds, as nobody seems to have an answer
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for her in the thirteenth Region. Lady Tiger senior Lauren
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Sizemore added twelve points in the defeat, and Anna Samples
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poured in ten as well.