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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
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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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Winders prepares for state championship competition
Editor’s note: Trevor Winders will be competing for state championship in baritone saxophone at Hickman High School in Columbia, Mo., Dec. 7. For
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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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Cruise Night in Martinsburg this Friday
Rhonda Arens, of Martinsburg, reminds the Read more
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Sports
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Mallory Williams to sign with Culver Stockton College
By Heather Fowler Van-Far Softball Coach VANDALIA—Coaching is so much more rewarding, and heart breaking, than I ever could have imagined. You learn your
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Van-Far golf wins districts
It’s a three-peat! The Van-Far golf Read more
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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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Education
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Van-Far school board votes for 4-day school week
By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—Kathy Allen watches the children, as they get ready to board the school bus and leave her. Laughing amongst themselves, the
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Winders prepares for state championship competition
Editor’s note: Trevor Winders will Read more
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Van-Far School Board discusses 4-day school week
By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—The idea of Read more
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Van-Far School Board votes to increase teacher salaries
By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—Salaries and the 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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No joy this time around for push to widen Hwy. 54
Vandalia—A hoped for federal grant to widen Hwy. 54 went to other projects in 2019, but supporters of the project committed at a meeting
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Vandalia’s invisible water tower
By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—My headlights play Read more
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Vandalia city council sets sights on modernization
By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—Vandalia city council Read more
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YMCA kicks off fundraiser with auction
By Clay Coleman VANDALIA—Vandalia’s YMCA kicked Read more
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