No joy this time around for push to widen Hwy. 54

Posted on December 5, 2019 at 12:16 pm

Vandalia—A hoped for federal grant to widen Hwy. 54 went to other projects in 2019, but supporters of the project committed at a meeting
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Vandalia’s invisible water tower

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Vandalia city council sets sights on modernization

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YMCA kicks off fundraiser with auction

By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—Vandalia’s YMCA kicked Read more

A parade of caring

Posted on May 7, 2020 at 4:17 pm

A Vandalia fire truck lead a procession of classic cars, daily drivers, golf carts, and an old John Deere tractor, to parade past residents
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Lunch Superheroes

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Area hospitals slowly restart elective procedures

By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—Hospitals throughout the Read more

Parson announces first phase of ‘Show Me Strong’ plan

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Local author retells old Bible story in a new way

Posted on January 30, 2020 at 11:45 am

By Clay Coleman LADDONIA—“It is my firm belief that as we travel in our Christian life throughout this world, God gives each one of
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Winders prepares for state championship competition

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The 43rd Annual Vandalia Area Fair is next week

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Barker publishes area history book

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Community: What is a community?

Posted on March 12, 2020 at 11:18 am

Lady Trojans defeat Green City’s Lady Gophers, 60-53 By Clay Coleman MOBERLY—Search for the definition online, and you will discover that a community is
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Victory! Van-Far takes down Clopton to win District 5 championship

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Lady Trojans take a big win over the Cairo Bearcats

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Mallory Williams to sign with Culver Stockton College

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2020 Good Citizen, American History Essay winners announced

Posted on March 12, 2020 at 11:13 am

Fourteen members of the Susanna Randolph Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, and nine guests met at the VAHS Genealogy Room Thursday, March 5,
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Jean Trower retires after 43 years of service in banking

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Grooming for Success-The Handsome Hound Grooming opens

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Vandalia Area Chamber Easter Egg Hunt at Tri County Care Center

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Van-Far Schools to shut down because of virus

Posted on March 19, 2020 at 12:05 pm

By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—Van-Far School District is closed because of the potential spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) and will continue operations on April 3. All
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Community R-VI closes, offers remote classes

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Van-Far speech team racks up the wins

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Apple technology comes to Van-Far classrooms

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