-Editor’s Note: The following story is a recap from Vandalia resident David Ray’s trip with his daughter Emma along with their dogs to help those in need after tornados devastated Oklahoma in last May. When an EF5 tornado wreaked havoc on Moore, Okla. on May 20, Vandalia’s David Ray was moved so much about what he saw on television that he felt he needed to do what he could to
Approximately 150 people participated in the “Running For Kim 5K Run/Bike/Walk” event held on Saturday, June 8 in Vandalia. The benefit event was held for the Hodde family to help offset financial costs for Kim Hodde and her fight against cancer. Organizers of the event said nearly everything was sold out for the barbecue. To still donate to the cause, the public is encouraged to give their financial donations to
The Van-Far R-I School Board took its first steps in adopting an official drug testing policy for the district after a first reading of Policy JFCI during its special meeting held on May 29. Board members reviewed the policy and procedure for student drug testing during the meeting. The policy includes the testing of all students in any MSHSAA activity. During last week’s meeting, Van-Far Jr./Sr. Principal Cindy Pirch confirmed
By now, many Vandalia area residents have seen the devastation caused by a 30-mile ice jam on the Yukon River in Galena, Alaska on the national morning television shows last week. The National Guard worked hard to evacuate the 500 people who live in the town after flooding washed out roads and submerged buildings. The ice jam took place in spite of 80 degree temperatures. While most area residents may
Van-Far graduate Linda K. Dothard, formerly Linda K. Wheeler, recently became the first African-American School Board President of the Rock Island, Ill. School Board. She is also the first African-American female or male to be elected president of a school board in the entire Quad City area. The area includes Illinois cities Rock Island, Moline, and East Moline as well as the Iowa cities of Davenport and Bettendork. “I didn’t
A Lake St. Louis officer withdrew his prior charge of not guilty on May 22 and pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor charge of peace disturbance in a case involving four officers and the suspected beating of a methamphetamine maker. Dion Wilson’s one year probation includes the need for him to perform 40 hours of community service within one year while receiving 15 consecutive days of unpaid leave from the
James E. Wallace, 48, Mexico, Mo., was sentenced to 84 months in prison on charges of being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Wallace admitted with his plea in February that the firearms and ammunition found at his home on June 27, 2012 during the execution of a search warrant belonged to him. He was sentenced by United States District Judge Henry Autrey. This case was investigated by the
Vandalia’s Board of Aldermen unanimously passed a measure to prohibit livestock/farm animals within the city limits during their monthly meeting held on Tuesday, May 14 inside the Lange Building. Aldermen voted to repeal Article III:“Kennel and or Livestock Permits” and replace it with Article III:“Kennels and Farm Animals.” The original Article III was in place before zoning codes were adopted so the proposed changes make the code clear by prohibiting
The Community R-VI School District celebrated its Class of 2013 during a Commencement Progam held Sunday, May 19 inside the high school gymnasium. Remarks were given by Principal Dale Marshall and Superintendent Cheryl Mack. Patti Pazdera recognized the A+ recipients while Jennifer Gilman read off a long list of scholarships and awards given to the graduating class. Salutatorian Jacob Eastwood and Valedictorian Paige Harris gave speeches as an encouragement to
-Editor’s Note: The following story is a recap from Vandalia resident David
Approximately 150 people participated in the “Running For Kim 5K Run/Bike/Walk” event
-Editor’s Note: The following story is a recap from Vandalia resident David
Approximately 150 people participated in the “Running For Kim 5K Run/Bike/Walk” event
The Van-Far R-I School District honored its Spring sports athletes during its
Macy Layne Ragland, daughter and first child of Thomas and Courtney Ragland
The Vandalia High School Class of 1943 held their 70th Class Reunion