General Info

Manhattan Mercury is a periodical newspaper started by Jefferson J. Davis in 1884. The daily newspaper serves communities of Manhattan and Riley counties in Kansas. It covers news related to area, business, churches, city, clubs and counties. The newspaper also features police and court reporting, reviews of books and local performances, stories on suicides, real estate and television programs listing, and weather information. It provides information related to entertainment, education, sports, family living, and restaurants. The newspaper publishes basic obituary information for free as a news service. This includes a basic biography of the deceased, surviving relatives, and funeral services information. As part of reader services, its Web site offers downloadable forms for birth and business announcement, parade resolution, snow removal map, engagement announcement, recycling directory, wedding announcement, rental property amenities, and anniversary announcement in portable document format. Manhattan Mercury is based in Manhattan, Kan.