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My little girl has turned 4
It’s hard to believe it’s been four years since a beautiful 2 lb., 9 oz. baby girl came into the world three months earlier than we had hoped for. My little girl, Lydia Jo Schott, turned 4 this past Friday. From the first moment I saw her, I...
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Time to say “Thank You”
This past month has been an extremely busy time for “The Vandalia... Read more of this story
A special time for Van-Far sports
I want to publicly congratulate the Van-Far boys track and field team... Read more of this story
Editorial
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Social Media, both a helpful and hurtful tool
Last Wednesday, the Vandalia Police Department issued a missing person’s report as the family of Jennifer Middleton were seeking to find their loved one
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North Korea situation getting unsettling
For the past 25+ years, the Read more
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Aldermen made right decision in hiring interim administrator
The City of Vandalia’s Board of Read more
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Scary times lead to counting blessings
I’ve never been one of those Read more
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Entertainment
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Community R-VI students present Summer School musical
Community R-VI presented the Summer School musical production, “There’s a Monster in My Closet!” last Friday evening. The free musical was about a monster
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Laddonia 4th of July event all day Tuesday
The 65th Annual 4th of July Read more
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Public invited to Ham Radio Field Day
Audrain Emergency Communications, Inc. (AECI) is Read more
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Schedule set for Vandalia Area Fair
A full schedule is set for Read more
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Sports
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Area residents participate in 2nd Annual Fragile X event
Several area residents took part in the 2nd Annual Fragile X Softball Tournament along with other activities held on Saturday, June 24. More than
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Wilson earns all-state honors
Van-Far’s Logan Wilson recently received prestigious Read more
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Van-Far/Community R-VI holds football camp
The first of two Van-Far/Community R-VI Read more
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Annual Mike Smith Basketball Camp
Between 75-80 young basketball players showed Read more
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Education
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Community R-VI hires a few personnel
Some new hirings were made in the Community R-VI School District during the Board of Education’s Executive Session held last Wednesday. Those hired included
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VF 2017-18 budget approved
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Van-Far personnel changes
The Van-Far R-I School Board recently Read more
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Audrain County Area Public School Retirees meet
The Audrain County Area Public School Read more
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Lifestyles
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Bridal Shower
The Vandalia Hotel was the setting for the 2 p.m. Sunday, June 25, bridal shower for Belinda Babb, of Columbia. Babb will become the
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Engagements
Walter and Vernita Genovese are pleased Read more
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VAHS plans for August Card Party
President Vicki Wright opened the June Read more
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YMCA receives $20,000 A.P. Green Foundation Grant
The Allen P. and Josephine B. Read more
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News
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Thomas arrested for assault, gets weapon charge
During the afternoon hours of June 22, 2017, Vandalia officers responded to a report of an individual who had pointed a gun at another
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Talberts win opportunity to donate $2,500 to YMCA through Monsanto
The America’s Farmers Grow Communities program Read more
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Sawed off shotgun, meth found in Vandalia arrests
During the evening hours of June Read more
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Attempted home invasion in Vandalia
The Vandalia Police Department just reported Read more
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