New Dollar General opens on Highway 54 in Vandalia

Posted on May 2, 2019 at 12:35 pm

Dollar General opened at Highway 54 in Vandalia at 4 p.m. on Sunday, April 28. The new store is much larger having more items,
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Murder suspect takes manslaughter plea

Richard Henry III made a guilty Read more

Several local winners on election night

Several competitive election races were decided Read more

Newsies Stop Van-Far!

The Newsies cast of more than Read more

Cruise Night in Martinsburg this Friday

Posted on April 24, 2019 at 12:38 pm

Rhonda Arens, of Martinsburg, reminds the public that it is once again time for the Martinsburg Car Show and Cruise Night this Friday. The
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Vandalia Library holds Story Time Easter party

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Mouse Madness benefits Community R-VI Booster Club

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Lights…Camera…Traction!

Health care is in trouble, but Read more

Van-Far golf wins districts

Posted on May 2, 2019 at 12:30 pm

It’s a three-peat! The Van-Far golf team won its third straight district championship this past Monday after holding off second place Paris by 44
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Johnson signs with Culver-Stockton

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Indians hold off Louisiana

The Van-Far Indians baseball team was Read more

Indians golf wins EMO title

Van-Far golf shot its way to Read more

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Jean Trower retires after 43 years of service in banking

Posted on May 8, 2019 at 7:30 am

Jean Trower retired as branch manager from United Credit Union in Vandalia April 30 after working in banking for 43 years. Trower first worked
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Grooming for Success-The Handsome Hound Grooming opensOwner Maci Johnson opened The Handsome Hound Grooming in Vandalia across from Abel’s Quick Shop on W. US Highway 54 on Monday April 29. Maci Johnson was grooming a “handsome client” at her business on Highway 54 during the interview. She had another client waiting to be groomed, and yet another arrived during the interview. Five groomings had already taken place. “A good start for opening day,” Johnson said. Johnson loves dogs and had aspirations of becoming a veterinarian. She fell in love with grooming, however. She has more than four years experience in the grooming business having worked two years as a bather at “PetSmart”, and working two additional years in Whiteside, Mo. apprenticing with a groomer there. Open by appointment only, The Handsome Hound Grooming can be reached by calling 573-567-6925. Prices will vary depending on pets size and hair type.

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Vandalia Area Chamber Easter Egg Hunt at Tri County Care Center

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Check donation made to Honor Flight by Lions Club

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Music students win three gold medals, two silvers at State

Posted on May 2, 2019 at 12:06 pm

Van-Far music students won several medals while participating in the 68th Annual Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) Music Festibal April 25-27 on
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Van-Far Speech competes at State

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Bonds available after R-VI election

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VFTA holds dodgeball fundraiser

“It was over when we walked Read more