After nearly 25 years of serving in the Vandalia Police Department, Elsie McGlasson will be working her final day on May 31. Due to a recent illness, McGlasson has decided to retire. “I have really enjoyed my work, being able to assist and help others in their time of need,” McGlasson said. McGlasson began working with the department in September 1988 as a part-time employee. In August 1989, she was
The Van-Far Teachers Association (VFTA) held a Retirement Tea on Monday, May 13 for retiring teachers Miriam Savidge and Mike Ray. “You’ve made a tremendous difference in the lives of countless children and have made a difference in the community, both Vandalia and Farber,” said Van-Far Superintendent Chris Felmlee, who gave the welcome address as he also shared a few inspirational quotes. “Mrs. Savidge and Mr. Ray are well known
It’s that time of year. The days are steadily growing warmer and excitement is building in the halls as students plan their summers, graduates plan their futures, and parents of graduates plan celebrations. This year three families will be making plans in duplicate. With a ratio of one in 90 births being a twin, Van-Far’s 2013 graduating class of 44 students, has three sets of twins graduating. The Brewer, Stubblefield,
Vandalia’s Charles Overton was excited to announce this past week the purchase of rights to the first three albums of his former disco group “Brainstorm.” According to Overton, the Demon Musical Group will be re-issuing the group’s first three albums. “They bought the rights to the first three albums and are re-releasing it worldwide,” Overton said. “When re-released, a lot of times the royalties percentage is not as big as
An approximately 90-year-old MFA landmark was demolished last week next to the Casey’s on Highway 54/19 in Laddonia. On Wednesday, April 24, Roberts Demolition & Roll Off first brought down an approximate 100’x32’ metal structure before beginning to knock down the 95’ tall grain elevator. The facility had not been used on a regular basis since the mid-90s. MFA Laddonia General Manager Adair Hathaway said the move to bring down
The Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic, and Correctional Center (WERDCC) hosted a program featuring “New Challenges, New Solutions” as part of National Crime Victims’ Rights Week on Tuesday, April 23. This year’s event began with the WERDCC Honor Guard’s presentation of the colors followed by a welcome from Warden Angela Mesmer. After Chaplain Tom Barnhart led with prayer, CCMII Brian Yelton performed “When the Children Cry.” Assistant Warden D.J. Miller gave
In the same week the country was shocked by both the Boston Marathon bombings and the Texas fertilizer plant explosion, it was only fitting that the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) of Audrain County held their quarterly meeting last Thursday at the Audrain County Courthouse. The group of more than 25 people representing pipelines, implement dealers, emergency personnel, and the media didn’t talk much about the two horrific events but
The Audrain County R-VI FFA had several members earn recognition during this year’s 85th Missouri FFA Convention held April 18-19 in Columbia, Mo. The Audrain County R-VI FFA placed seventh out of 331 chapters in the state, earning a Top Chapter Award. Only 10 percent of state chapters receive a top chapter designation each year. Chapter activity awards, sponsored by FCS Financial, are given to chapters achieving excellence in student,
The recent April 2013 election results were certified as three aldermen took an oath of office at the start of the City of Vandalia’s Board of Aldermen meeting held Tuesday, April 9. City Clerk Karen Shaw administered the oath to elected aldermen Larry Shaw (Ward I), Dempsey Dixon (Ward II), and Ron Stallcup (Ward III). Moments later, alderman John Weiser was chosen as the Mayor Pro-Tem. Street Improvement Plan The
After nearly 25 years of serving in the Vandalia Police Department, Elsie
The Van-Far Teachers Association (VFTA) held a Retirement Tea on Monday, May
After nearly 25 years of serving in the Vandalia Police Department, Elsie
The Van-Far Teachers Association (VFTA) held a Retirement Tea on Monday, May
The Community R-VI School District celebrated its athletes and coaches with its
Entering their final regular season game of the season without a victory,
On May 17-18, the V.F.W. Auxillary Post No. 2173 will be passing
The VFW Post No. 2173 will be hosting their Annual Memorial Day