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

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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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Mallory Williams to sign with Culver Stockton College

Posted on November 7, 2019 at 12:02 pm

By Heather Fowler Van-Far Softball Coach VANDALIA—Coaching is so much more rewarding, and heart breaking, than I ever could have imagined. You learn your
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Van-Far golf wins districts

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Johnson signs with Culver-Stockton

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Indians hold off Louisiana

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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 opens

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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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Apple technology comes to Van-Far classrooms

Posted on February 20, 2020 at 11:25 am

By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—At the turn of the 19th century, pencils with erasers on them were a taboo subject in schools across the country.
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Full Ride

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Van-Far school board votes for 4-day school week

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Winders prepares for state championship competition

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