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Protests of National Anthem are trending
In recent weeks, the publicity surrounding the National Anthem played before games has become bigger than the actual games. This all started when San Francisco 49’ers quarterback Colin Kaepernick chose to sit during the National Anthem before a preseason game. “I am not going to stand up to...
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Candidates must think we can’t think for ourselves
For a couple of years now, the use of a personal email... Read more of this story
Van-Far Elementary improvements are impressive
This past Monday, I had the opportunity to tour Van-Far Elementary School... Read more of this story
Editorial
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Olympic TV viewing not suitable for all ages
I assume many Vandalia area residents have been like me since last Friday as I’ve been watching countless hours of NBC’s coverage of the
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Analyzing the Vandalia Branch Library situation
A couple of weeks ago, several Read more
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“Schott in the Dark” editorial column by Ron Schott of The Vandalia Leader – Praying for our officers and country
“Dear heavenly father, I ask that Read more
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Evangelical leaders talk about faith and GOP candidate
With the presumptive presidential nominees being Read more
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Entertainment
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Prairie Days schedule updates include VAHS and YMCA
The Vandalia Area Historical Society and Eastern Family YMCA have announced some additional information to this year’s Prairie Days schedule set for Saturday, September
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Mexico holds Patriot Day event
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Memorial and Recognition Service held at First Christian Church
Vandalia’s First Christian Church hosted a Read more
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Ebers reflects on playing on Ryman Auditorium’s stage
By Ethan Colbert Bowling Green Time Read more
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Sports
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Turnovers lead to Wright City loss
After rallying from a 12-point deficit to take the lead with 8:03 left in the game, the Van-Far/Community R-VI football team appeared to be
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Van-Far wins one of three EMO games
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Community R-VI falls to Clopton and Elsberry
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Little Indians football teams enjoying early season success
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Education
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Homecoming set for this week at Van-Far R-I
The Van-Far R-I School District is currently hosting its annual Homecoming Week. This year’s Homecoming Royal Court includes seniors Joseph Clithero and Jayda Borgmeyer;
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Van-Far discusses money savings ideas, takes closer look at plans for 2017 Prom
The Van-Far R-I School Board began Read more
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Employees, former employees to be recognized at Van-Far’s Alumni All-School Reunion Dinner
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Several area students receive scholarships
• Ryan Nelson of Vandalia, has Read more
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Lifestyles
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Grand Prairie Society C.A.R. holds re-organizing event
The 32 members and guests of the Grand Prairie Society, Children of the American Revolution, met Sunday, September 18, 2016, at the Vandalia First
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Births
David and Michelle Vogt, of Mexico, Read more
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Engagements – Stubblefield-Calhoun
Amanda Stubblefield and Jordan Calhoun have Read more
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Engagements – Brooks-Martin
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News
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Miller interviewed for “60 Minutes” feature story
For local viewers of the CBS television show “60 Minutes,” they may have been surprised by a familiar face shown about three quarters of
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Durham sentenced to 90 years for statutory rape
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Top administrator award given to Penny Kampeter
Penny Kampeter, of Tri-County Care Center, Read more
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YMCA Project takes next step with contract signing
Contracts for the final development on Read more
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