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People gathered in Mexico to show unity in the face of racism
By Clay Coleman MEXICO—I have never written a traditional column for any newspaper. During my time at The Vandalia Leader, I have crafted screenplays and short stories. I have written about basketball games, council meetings, and have cut and pasted my way through numerous road closures and storm...
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Newspapers face a tough future
By John Gullion When times are tough, so are we. The U.S.... Read more of this story
A parting “Schott” for local commentary
Though it has been way too long since I wrote a commentary... Read more of this story
Editorial
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Banners, photos to soon be on display at Van-Far
Some Van-Far sports fans attending recent home basketball games have noticed that accomplishments earned by teams in the postseason over the last couple of
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Van-Far School board not seeing vision of city limits signs
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It’s official: Now publisher of Bowling Green Times, Louisiana Press-Journal and The Vandalia Leader
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School board may honor state champs with property sign, not a Highway 54 sign
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Entertainment
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Local author retells old Bible story in a new way
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
By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—The schedule of Read more
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Barker publishes area history book
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Sports
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Community: What is a community?
Lady Trojans defeat Green City’s Lady Gophers, 60-53 By Clay Coleman MOBERLY—Search for the definition online, and you will discover that a community is
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Victory! Van-Far takes down Clopton to win District 5 championship
By Clay Coleman CLOPTON—There is a Read more
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Lady Trojans take a big win over the Cairo Bearcats
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Mallory Williams to sign with Culver Stockton College
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Education
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Governor says plans are to open schools in the fall
Surge in positive COVID-19 cases came from a backlog of tests By Stan Schwartz JEFFERSON CITY—Gov. Mike Parson met with the Missouri Chamber of
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A NIGHT UNDER THE STARS: Van-Far seniors enjoy their prom
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Shifted Meanings: The Lost Class of 2020
By Clay Coleman I remember when Read more
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Bond vote seeks $1.5 million for school repairs
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Lifestyles
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Celebrating 111 years
Rachel Kohl celebrated her 111th birthday surrounded by family and friends. We at The Vandalia Leader wish Rachel a Happy Birthday and look forward
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Honor Quilt
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2020 Good Citizen, American History Essay winners announced
Fourteen members of the Susanna Randolph Read more
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Jean Trower retires after 43 years of service in banking
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News
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Van-Far R-I School District approves sale of $1.5 million general obligation bonds
VANDALIA—At a regular meeting of the Van-Far R-I School District Board of Education on June 16, 2020, a parameters resolution was approved that designated
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Shifted Meanings: The Lost Class of 2020
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Kuda elected mayor for second term
By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—During last Tuesday’s Read more
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Voters say yes to Use Tax and school bond issue
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