There are three ways to find archival material from TheMercury.com and The Manhattan Mercury:

1. Use the Search box at the top of any page. This will search all current content on the site, including quite a bit of material that you might not otherwise see. We keep news stories on the website for about a month; even if you don't see a story, it might still be available through this search. Searching this way will also produce classified ads and business directory listings that may be relevant, too.

2. Use the online archive. This has all local Mercury content dating back to 1997. This is handled by NewsLibrary, an independent firm. Searching is free, but if you want to download the story once you've found it, there is a small fee. Don't worry -- it's easy and you won't be charged unless you really want to be.

3. For stories older than 1997, your best bet is to search microfilm. The Manhattan Public Library, (785) 776-4741, is your best source.