NECC honors staff for lifesaving efforts

Posted on May 9, 2024 at 10:06 pm

By Stan Schwartz ‘Saving one life may not change the world, but it changes the world for that one person.’ —Author Unknown Eleven staff
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Lay Center for Education and the Arts to offer tours

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Church group helps with upkeep of visitor center

By Ruth Nation The First Presbyterian Church of Vandalia spent April Read more

From Hometown to Motown

Chuck Overton’s music is revitalized as his legacy album is ready Read more

Lay Center for Education and the Arts to offer tours

Posted on May 9, 2024 at 10:04 pm

A jewel in the middle of Pike County By Stan Schwartz Few people know the history of the Lay Center for Education and the
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From Hometown to Motown

Chuck Overton’s music is revitalized as his legacy album is ready Read more

Van-Far hosts donkey basketball

By Brandie Gay Donkey basketball is a variation of the standard Read more

Vandalia gears up for Sesquicentennial celebrations

As Vandalia, Mo., approaches its 150th anniversary the city is abuzz Read more

Athlete of the Week

Posted on April 30, 2024 at 4:06 pm

Richard Hayden – senior By Brandie Gay Richard is a reliable and flexible runner. He enjoys running distance and he does well on a
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Van-Far hosts donkey basketball

By Brandie Gay Donkey basketball is a variation of the standard Read more

Van-Far Hosts EMO Senior Showcase

By Brandie Gay Van-Far hosted an EMO Senior Showcase on Sunday, Read more

Van-Far’s baseball team takes on the new season

By Brandie Gay Van-Far baseball is undergoing a fresh start this Read more

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Davis retires from Ambulance Board

Posted on April 18, 2024 at 10:46 pm

A lifetime of service By Brandie Gay Rennie Davis is a man of many hats. Davis has worn them with pride, each one representing
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Hopes still high for bills to stop Missouri from seizing benefits owed to foster kids

Momentum stalled in the lead up to legislative spring break, but Read more

PCMH offers free cancer screening kits

Pike County Memorial Hospital is offering free colorectal cancer screening kits. Read more

Missouri bill would slash state regulations over small streams and major aquifers

Critics say the legislation debated Tuesday could jeopardize the state’s groundwater and Read more

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Van-Far Career Day delights elementary students

Posted on May 2, 2024 at 6:40 pm

By Brandie Gay Van-Far’s Elementary School buzzed with excitement on Thursday, April 25 for Career Day. Grades third through sixth had local community leaders
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Van-Far Royalty

King & Queen selected at prom By Brandie Gay Van-Far held Read more

Van-Far students attend Missouri State FFA Convention

By Brandie Gay The Missouri State FFA Convention is an annual Read more

Tom Roth named Van-Far’s new dean of students

By Brandie Gay Tom Roth has accepted the position of dean Read more