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A parting “Schott” for local commentary
Though it has been way too long since I wrote a commentary for Schott in the Dark, it was important for me to provide closure to a column that was at one time very important to our publication and to me personally. I want to say thank you...
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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... Read more of this story
Van-Far School board not seeing vision of city limits signs
The Van-Far R-I School Board voted last Thursday night to purchase a... Read more of this story
Editorial
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It’s official: Now publisher of Bowling Green Times, Louisiana Press-Journal and The Vandalia Leader
At the time you read this editorial, it’s official, I am the new publisher of the Bowling Green Times and the Louisiana Press-Journal. Though
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School board may honor state champs with property sign, not a Highway 54 sign
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Vaping is an epidemic for young people
You’ve likely seen it somewhere…a teenager Read more
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Remembering the late Karen Shaw
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Entertainment
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The 43rd Annual Vandalia Area Fair is next week
By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—The schedule of events is now set for the 43rd Annual Vandalia Area Fair. Some new events are planned for this
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Barker publishes area history book
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Cruise Night in Martinsburg this Friday
Rhonda Arens, of Martinsburg, reminds the Read more
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Vandalia Library holds Story Time Easter party
The Vandalia Library held a Story Read more
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Sports
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Van-Far golf wins districts
It’s a three-peat! The Van-Far golf team won its third straight district championship this past Monday after holding off second place Paris by 44
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Johnson signs with Culver-Stockton
Two year all-state track and field Read more
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Indians hold off Louisiana
The Van-Far Indians baseball team was Read more
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Indians golf wins EMO title
Van-Far golf shot its way to Read more
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Education
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Van-Far School Board votes to increase teacher salaries
By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—Salaries and the school budget were a big part of the discussion during the June 20 Van-Far School Board meeting. Van-Far
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A universe of stories at the Vandalia Public Library
Summer reading program offers prizes for Read more
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Barker publishes area history book
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Music students win three gold medals, two silvers at State
Van-Far music students won several medals Read more
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Lifestyles
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Jean Trower retires after 43 years of service in banking
Jean Trower retired as branch manager from United Credit Union in Vandalia April 30 after working in banking for 43 years. Trower first worked
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Grooming for Success-The Handsome Hound Grooming opens
Owner Maci Johnson opened The Handsome Read more
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Vandalia Area Chamber Easter Egg Hunt at Tri County Care Center
The Tri-County Care Center (TCCC) was Read more
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Check donation made to Honor Flight by Lions Club
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News
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Movies in the park a well attended event
By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—Movies in the Park was well attended in spite of a fairly humid evening, as well as distant lightening and the
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Phoned threat at Audrain County Courthouse prompts swift reaction
By Stan Schwartz MEXICO—A call to Read more
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New Dollar General opens on Highway 54 in Vandalia
Dollar General opened at Highway 54 Read more
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Murder suspect takes manslaughter plea
Richard Henry III made a guilty Read more
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