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Manchester Enterprise - 4.10.26 · 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 Linda Rice.
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We will begin with the addition dated Wednesday, April eighth,
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twenty twenty six. As a reminder, Radio I is a
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reading service intended for people who are blind or have
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other disabilities that make it difficult to read print material.
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Our first articles, titled Stiver Comes Up Big, written by
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the staff. Twelve point six million dollars secured from the
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state for Clay County five point five million dollars given
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to renovate paces Creek Elementary Local officials across Clay County
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are now working to map out how best to utilize
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millions in funding made possible through appropriations secured by Senate
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President Robert Stivers and the Kentucky Legislature. During Monday's regular
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meeting of the Clay County Board of Education, members began
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early discussions on how to maximize bonding potential and available
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local funds to complement the five point five million dollars
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earmarks for the renovations at paces Creek Elementary School. Officials
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indicated the project will likely be approached in phases, with
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the long term goal of a full renovation of the facility.
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Superintendent WILLIAMS. Sexton said the district is already taking initial
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steps to explore its options. We've already started reaching out
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to architects to look at what our possibilities are and
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how far we can stretch these dollars, Sexton said. We
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want to make sure we're doing this the right way
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and planning for the future of our students and staff.
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The school project represents the largest single allocation for Clay
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County in the proposed funding under House Built nine hundred,
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but it is just one of several initiatives now moving
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from concept to planning stages. City officials are also advancing
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discussions on a major in this municipal project. Manchester Mayor
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Steve Collins confirmed the city Council as in negotiations to
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purchase the former White Chevrolet property with plans to develop
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a centralized city complex. The proposed site would house city Hall,
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the fire Department, and the city's maintenance garage. Meanwhile, the
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nine hundred and fifty thousand dollars designated for the North
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Manchester Water District will be used to reconcile existing debt
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ode to Clay County related to previous waterline expansion projects,
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providing financial relief and improving long term stainability for the system.
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Other agencies and organizations across the county are likewise beginning
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to position themselves to effectively utilize their share of the funding.
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Clay County Fiscal Court is preparing for both a seven
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hundred and fifty thousand dollars water intech system project and
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a seven hundred and fifty thousand dollars expansion tied to
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the emergency management operations. Plans call for addition to be
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constructed behind the old Clay County Jail, currently serving as
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the county's emergency operations center, to provide additional storage and
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operational space. Economic development efforts are also expected to gain momentum,
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with one Clay County slated to receive one point seventy
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five million dollars for tourism and development initiatives. Smaller but
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impactful allocations include twenty five thousand dollars for Clay County
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Historical Society for building improvements and two hundred thousand dollars
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for Volunteers of America Mid State's Clay County Freedom House.
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In total, Clay County and the City of Manchester are
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in line to receive more than twelve point six million
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dollars under the proposal. The funding spans a wide range
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of priorities, including infrastructure, education, economic development, public safety, and
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municipal facilities, setting the stage for what local leaders describe
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as a transformative period of investment across the community. The
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next article, also written by Staff, is entitled Clay Rider Triumphs.
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Van Landingham captures Mid South Bike title. In a sport
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defined by endurance, grit and unforgiving terrain, Manchester's Van Landingham
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has proven he belongs among the region's best. Van Landingham
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recently captured the twenty twenty five twenty twenty six Mid
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South Country Cross Country Series vet BE Championship, overcoming one
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of the most physically demanding off road racing circuits in
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the region and bringing the title back to eastern Kentucky.
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The MSXC series is known for its grueling format, featuring
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two hour races through dense woods, rocky terrain, deep mud,
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and steep hill climbs. Riders face constant pressure with little
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room for error, battling fatigue, mechanical challenges, and the ever
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present risk of crash. For Van Lanningham, success didn't come
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from a single stand up performance, but from consistency across
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a long and punishing season. To win a championship in
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this environment doesn't just take speed. It takes endurance, disciplined
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and a mindset that refuses to quit. Van Landingham said
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that mindset was tested repeatedly throughout the season. Writers in
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the VET B class are season competitors, many with years
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of experience navigating the technical challenges of off road racing
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week after week. Van Landingham matched that experience with determination,
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stacking strong finishes and avoiding costly mistakes. When you're an
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hour in and your body is giving out, that's when
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it really starts. He said. That's where people fall off
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and champions are made, where you decide if you're going
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to finish or fight. The series demands both physical and
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mental toughness. With no breaks and no easy laps, Riders
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must maintain raise pace for the full two hour duration,
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often in harsh conditions. It's a format that exposes weaknesses
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quickly and rewards those who can endure. Van Lanningham's ability
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to remain steady under pressure ultimately set him apart. This
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wasn't luck, it was earned, he said. Beyond the personal achievement.
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The championship carries significance for his hometown. In a sport
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where recognition is often limited to tight knit racing circles,
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Van Lanningham has placed Manchester on the map within the
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regional off road community. Of course, there are no grand
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stands or large crowds, just riders, machines and the terrain.
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But word of a championship performance travels quickly, and Van
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Lenningham's name is now recognized among the top competitors in
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an ms XC series. I dedicated myself to racing the
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full MSXC series and seeing that effort turn into a
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Vet Beach championship makes it all worth it, he said.
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I'm looking forward to moving up to vet A next season.
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With the title secured, Van Lenningham isn't slowing down. Instead,
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He's preparing for the next level of competition. In a
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sport designed to wear riders down, he has shown he
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can rise above it, and in doing so, he has
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brought a championship back home to Manchester. Our next article
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on the front page is titled Parkway Tragedy, written by
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Steph Manchester woman killed in motorcycle crash. A Clay County
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woman was killed Tuesday afternoon in a motorcycle crash on
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the hal Rogers Parkway. According to Kentucky State Police. The
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collision occurred around three pm March thirty first, near the
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thirty five mile marker eastbound, just outside Manchester. According to
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Kentucky State Police Post eleven in London, a twenty twenty
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two Harley Davison motorcycle operated by Sam K Mint, forty
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three of Manchester was traveling eastbound when he lost control
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and struck a guard rail along the right shoulder off
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the roadway of the roadway. Minton was not wearing a
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helmet at the time of the crash. He was treated
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at the scene by Clay County EMS before being airlifted
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by air Evac to the University of Kentucky Hospital, where
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he was listed in stable condition. A passenger on the motorcycle,
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Shelley M. Minton, forty six, of Manchester, was pronounced dead
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at the scene at three point fifty seven pm by
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Clay County Corner Jason Abner. Authorities said she was also
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not wearing a helmet. State Police reported that next of
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kin has been notified. Preliminary findings indicate that drugs and
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alcohol are not suspected factors in the crash. However, toxicology
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results are pending. The investigation is being led by CHSP
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Detective Shane Bowling, who is conducting an accident reconstruing. He
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was assisted at the scene by additional KSP personnel, Big
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Creek Fire Department, Clay County EMS, the Clay County Corners Office,
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and the Clay County Sheriff's Office. The investigation remains ongoing
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and on to the last article on the front page,
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six year plea over gunplay at Fourth of July. A
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Corven man arrested after gunfire erupted near a crowded Fourth
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of July fireworks show in Manchester has been sentenced to prison.
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Joseph W. Barry, twenty four, was sentenced to six years
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of prison during rule Day proceedings Monday in Clay Clay
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Circuit Court. According to Haley Joe Fields, the charge is
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done from a July fourth, twenty twenty five incident at
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Rolling Stonson Park that caused alarm just outside large holiday gathering,
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though many attendees inside the park were unaware of the
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danger as fireworks lit up the sky. Barry was originally
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charged with five counts of first regree wanton endangerment, discharge
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of a firearm and menacing. Following his arrest by the
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Manchester Police Department, according to the officer, Braden Gibbs, police
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received reports of a man firing a handgun near the
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park during the fireworks display. Witnesses described as suspect as
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wearing a black shirt and hat, clothing that matched Barry
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at the time. Officers later located Barry at a residence
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on Needmore Hollow Road and took him into custody without incident.
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He was no in possession of a firearm when found.
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Investigators reviewed video evidence that showed Berry firing a weapon
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into the air doing an altercation outside the immediate event area.
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The footage also appeared to show a woman on the
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ground being assaulted during the incident. Witnesses told authorities the
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woman was believed to be pregnant and that the shots
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may have been fired in an attempt to break up
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the fight. Despite the seriousness of the situation, the fireworks
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show continued. The fireworks show continued uninterrupted and no injuries
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were reported among those attending the event. The case was
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presented in Clay Circuit Court, where Barry ultimately ultimately received
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a six year sentence as part of the Rule Day proceedings,
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and now we moved to the sports page. Tigers blast
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Owls fourteen to one. Clay opens new stadium with win
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over Owsley written by Tanner Hoskins at long last. The
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brand new Tiger Stadium was debuted on Thursday, April second.
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Clay County opened it with a strong fourteen to one
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victory over the visiting Owsley County Owls, capping off a
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milestone day for the Tiger baseball program. For many, the
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opening of this field has been discussed long before construction
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ever began. It's been a long time coming, said as
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smiling Jason Smith, head coach of the Tigers. We made
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so many good memories at Big Red Campbell Field, and
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we look forward to making many more here at the
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new stadium. I'm just so happy for these kids that
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they get to have something so incredible. The Tigers relied
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on a keen eye in the batter's box, reaching base
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on ten walks, posting four hits in the victory as well.
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Talon Markham and John Smith both had to solidate the plate,
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with Markham going two for two with an RBI and
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run scored. While Smith added two hits and three RBIs,
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scoring three runs himself. Catcher Mason Rourke clubbed three RBIs
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as well. On the mound, a trio of Tigers shut
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down the Owls. Markham, Caden Grubb and Connor Kaplinger stimied
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the owl offense, allow only two hits while striking out
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eight tallon. Markham went two for two, John Smith two
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for three. The next article Tiger Tennis results Lady Tigers
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take wins over Bell Middlesbrough written by Tanner Hoskins. Clay
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County Tiger Tennis continue to have strong season, posting numerous
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wins throughout recent matchups. Coach Lauren Dunzarden and then the
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team will look to keep the momentum later in the
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week as they faced Whitley County on Thursday and Williamsburg
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on Friday, both on the road. Below were some highlights
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from the recent matches. Played on three point thirty one
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twenty six, the Tigers competed against Oneida Baptists. Single wins
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were Rachel Davidson, Abby Rodgers, Isabelle Sizemore, Layla Fields, Izzy Turner,
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Madison Stewart and Zia Sony doubles wins were Rachel Davidson
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and Abby Rodgers, Isabelle Sizemore and Layla Fields, and Holly
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Jackson and Lashae Lunsford. On April second, twenty twenty six
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the Tigers competed against Bell County Girls. Won overall seventy
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two singles wins Abby Roger, Hally Jackson, Izzy Turner, Madison Stewart,
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Nishee Lunsford, Brook Hubbard and Zia Zony. Doubles wins Holly
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Jackson and Izzy Turner, Madison Stewart and Nashee Lunsford, and
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Sky Bowling and Zoey's Feldner. On April third, twenty sixth,
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the Tigers compete against Middlesbrough Girls, win overall five to
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three singles wins, lay La Fields, Izzy Turner and Nashee Lunsford,
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doubles wins Madison Stewart and Izzy Turner and Nashee Lunsford
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and Zia Sony Boys wins singles, Reed Brown and Weston Bowling.
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The next article Track makes strong Showing at Lafayette, also
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written by Tanner Hoskins. The Clay County High School track
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and field team turned in a strong showing over the weekend,
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competing in the Tyson and Trinity Gay Invitational, held Friday
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and Saturday at Lafayette High School. Facing a competitive field,
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the Tigers produced multiple top twenty finishes across both running
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and field events, highlighted by a fourth place performance in
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the boys four by eight hundred meter relay and a
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standout individual finish in the four hundred meter dash. Carson
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Collett led the way individually for Clay County, placing fourth
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in the boys four hundred meter dash. Callott also contributed
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to relay success, joining Stephen Strickland, J D. Lips, and
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Patrick Hensley on the four by eight hundred meter relay
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team that secured fourth place finish. The Tiger's four by
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four hundred meter relay team, consisting of Keaton Little, Strickland, Hensley,
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and call It, added another solid result, finishing seventh overall.
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In the field events, Trenton Maiden delivered a pair of
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strong performances, placing seventh in discus and thirteenth in the
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shot put. Jayden Woods also competed in the high jump,
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finishing fourteenth. On the track, Keaton Little placed seventeenth in
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the one hundred yard one hundred meter dash. The Ladies
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Tigers also posted several top twenty finishes. Madison Penland led
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the way with the sixth place finish in the high
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jump and added a nineteenth place finish in the two
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hundred meter dash. Carly Faults competed in both throwing events,
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finishing eighth in the shot put and fifteenth in the discus.
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In the four hundred meter dash, Carli Wolf recorded a
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nineteenth place finish to round out the Ladies Tigers' performances.
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The meet, hosted at Lafa High School, featured a large
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field of competitors and provided Clay County with an early
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season opportunity to measure progress against strong regional competition. The
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Tigers will be back in action Tuesday as they travel
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to compete in the Leslie County All Comers Meet. The
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next article, Clay falls in last inning to Pineville. Clay
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County loses in a nail bier after falling three to
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two to Pineville on the last play of the game
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and inside the park home run was the dagger in
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what had been a pitching duel for most innings. The
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Lady Tigers used a committee as Annabelle loved three innings
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and Casey Lust did as well. Love It struck out
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three while nabbed four scoreless through four innings. Clay County
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and Pineville both got on the board in the fifth
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inning with the run each. Clay mustered three hits on offense,
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with Riley Chestnut, Holly Hacker, and Olivia Hoskins each getting
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a single in the loss. Clay took the lead in
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the bottom of the sixth up two to one, but
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the walk off led to the loss Holly Hacker one
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for Olivia Hoskins one to three and Riley Chestnut one one.
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The last article on the page, Lady Tiger slipped past
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Bell three to one, again, written by Tanner Hoskins. Olivia
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hoskins dominant effort in the pitching circle led the Lady
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Tigers past a strong Bell County team, defeating them four
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to three on the road. Hoskins struck out eleven Lady
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Cats while only allowing five hits. The win marked the
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sixth victory for Clay County this season. The Lady Tiger
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offense was humming along as Olivia Hoskins and his samples,
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Madison Sizemore and Sidney Stewart each doubled in the win.
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Sizemore and Hoskins each had two hits and an RBI
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to lead the way, and his samples. Holly Hacker, Eli Samples,
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Casey Lust, and Sidney Stewart each finished, which is one
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hit in the win. Coach Jason Rice was proud of
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his team holding off a Lake Bell County rally. They
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made a comeback in the late innings, but our girls
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held on, said Rice. Very proud of the effort given
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by all tonight. These girls are working hard and will
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continue to do so. Madison Sizemore is two for four,
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Holly Hacker one for four and his samples one for four,
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Olivia Hoskins two for three, Elis Samples one for three,
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Casey Lust one for two, and Sidney Stewart one for three.
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A few more sports of related articles. Clay County successfully
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hosts first ever Region ten archery tournament. Clay County probably
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hosted its first ever Region ten archery tournament tournament at
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Clay County High School, welcoming one hundred and ninety three
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registered archers from across the region. This region includes twenty
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five schools. The tournament marked an important milestone for Clay
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County's growing archery program and provided an opportunity excuse me
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for student athletes to showcase their hard work and dedication.
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Clay County Girls team members include Raleigh Jones, Jayla Angel,
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Jayla Asher, McKenna Smith, Alexis Deaton, Asson Cornett, and Josie Merson.
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Clay County Boys team members include Lucas Collins, James, Ryan Hecker,
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Bryson Roberts, Jason Nolan, Bentley Hubbard, Jonathan Jackson, and Benton Bishop.
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Both teams performed well in regional competition, with the girls
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team finishing fifth and the boys team placing seventh overall.
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A special recognition goes to Riley Jones, who qualified for
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the Kentucky State Archery Tournament. Riley will be competing on
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April twenty first at the state competition held in Lexington, Kentucky.
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As a coach, I am incredibly proud of these young
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archers and all they have accomplished, said coach Amy Garrison.
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Their hard work, dedication, and growth throughout this season have
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been inspiring and am excited to see whether this program
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continues to go. Clay County Archery would like to extend
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sincere appreciation to Superintendent William Sexton, the Clay County Board
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of Education principals Mike Gregory and Jackeline Asheram and the
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athletic Director Tommy Nicholson for their continued support of the
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student athletes and school programs. A special thank you is
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also extended to the many individuals who help make the
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tournament a success. Hosting an event of this size requires
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tremendous planning and teamwork, and Clay County is grateful to
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everyone who worked behind the scenes, assisted during the event,
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and helped to ensure the tournament ran smoothly and successfully.
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Next Markham injured and lost to Knox, Clay County suffered
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a road loss on Monday night, falling six to three
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to the Central Panthers. The Tigers eight and three also
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are a waiting final word on Tellam Markham, who potentially
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broke his foot after a foul ball made direct contact
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on his last at battle of the game. Markham has
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been a steady force for the Tigers this season and
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losing him would be catastrophic. NX Central jumped out on
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the Tigers early, scoring all six of their runs over
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the first three innings. Panthers Hayden Meltin and Matthew Powinski
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drilled two home runs to the third inning that gave
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the final score of six to three. John Smith took
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the loss on the mound for Clay, pitching two innings
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while allowing four hits and five runs. Cayden Grubb tossed
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four innings in relief along two hits while striking out four.
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Taylor Markham is now one for two, Aiden love It
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one for four, John Smith one for four, and Aiden
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Wagers one for two. Next Clay shuts out Morgan eight
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to zero. The Tigers secured their eighth witt of the
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season following a standout effort from Tiger senior Talon Markham.
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Markham pitched a complete game shutout against Morgan County while
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also hitting a triple and the first home run at
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the new field. He struck out ten batters in the victory.
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Coach Jason Smith was beyond proud of the effort from
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Markham and the entire team. Talent played outstanding today, said Smith,
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as did the rest of these boys. We made what
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plays we had to make and our guys kept the
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ball in play. Very solid win over a good ball club.
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The Tigers saw Markham and Jacob Burden each finished with
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two hits, while Brody Hooker and Aiden Wagers each singled
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as well. Aiden Lovett and John Smith added an RBI
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a piece and a win. Teller Markham is now two
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for two, Brody Hooker is one for three, Aiden Wagers
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one for three, and Jacob Burning two for three. Last
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Lady Tigers fall to Hazard six to one. A rough
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first inning spilled doom for the Lady Tigers as Hazard's
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four run first inning was too much to overcome, handing
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clay as six to one loss. On Monday evening, the
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pitching duo of Annabelle love It and Casey lust handled
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the pitcher circle as Lovett tossed three innings, striking out
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one while Luss pitch three, striking out two. Hazard jumped
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ahead Ford to zero in the first and never looked back.
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Clay County got on the board with a run in
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the third, but couldn't push runs across despite finishing with
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eight hits. Sometimes that's just how it falls in the
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game of softball. Olivia Hoskins finished with two hits, while
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Ellie Samples and Maddikraft each had a double. Emmy Reynolds
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and Holly Hacker and Madison Sizemore singled in the win
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as well. Madison Sizemore is now one for four, Holly
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Hacker won for three, and As Samples one for four.
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I mean Reynolds one for three, Olivia Hoskins is two
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for three, Maddy Craft one for three, and Ellis Samples
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is one for two. And now we'll move on to obituaries.
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I will just be giving you name, age, and where
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the person passed away. If you need further information, you
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can call the Radio I office and they will give
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you the full details. First is cecil Edward Taylor ninety
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four died in Corbin, Kentucky. Albert Bray eighty one died
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in Manchester, Kentucky, Richard Senters, aged fifty six, of Manchester, Kentucky,
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and last Catherine Napier, age eighty eight, passed away in Manchester, Kentucky.
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The next article is entitled Young Scientists Shine at Appalachian
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Christian Academies Annual Science Fare, written rut by Rebecca Rise.
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The classrooms at Appalachian Christian Academy were buzzing with curiosity
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this past Tuesday, March thirty first, as students from pre
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kindergarten through seventh grade hosted the school's annual science Fare
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from the Majestic animal kingdom to the force of electromagnetism.
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Students presented a diverse array of research and experimentation. The
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youngest participants, the pre k and kindergarten students, delighted guests
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with presentations on animal characteristics and behaviors that they researched.
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As visitors moved through the exhibits, the complexity of the
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projects grew. Students in grades one through three tackled the
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how behind natural phenomena. Highlights included live demonstrations of air pressure,
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crystal growth, and research into the mechanics of alliance roar
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and the record breaking velocity of the Peregreene falcon. All
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students gained great amounts of knowledge through the process. Teachers
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noted by researching and writing formal reports, they are willing
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to apply the scientific method to the world around them.
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The middle grades work collaboratively on projects that focused on
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the practical applications of electricity. Students explored electricity using batteries, magnets,
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and even lemons. In one of the more unique displays,
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a team presented a study of how the platypus uses
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electrical impulses to navigate its environment and to find food.
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Students enjoyed showcasing their projects while standing alongside their displays,
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explaining their findings, and performing live experiments for a crowded
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room of parents, teachers, and community members. The local science
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Fair is only the beginning for many of these young researchers.
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Several students will bring their projects to the Clay County
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Community Stem Fare, held on the campus of Eastern Kentucky University,
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Manchester on Wednesday, April eighth. There, they will represent Appalation
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Christian Academy as they present their projects to a panel
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of experts and engage with other students in Clay County.
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This concludes the reading of the Manchester Enterprise. Your reader
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to day has been Linda Rice. Now please stay tuned
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for continued programming and on behalf of everyone here at radio.
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I thank you for listening and we hope you have
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a wonderful day.