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Former Pastor Ralph Adamson addresses the large crowd alongside Pastor Ken Jarvis.

Celebrating 125 years of service

By our staff  Vandalia Leader
9/1/2010 9:55:08 AM


Several church members, former pastors, and church friends gathered to celebrate the First Prebyterian Church’s 125th Anniversary on Sunday, August 29.
“We can give thanks to those who had the insight of building a church right here,” said Rev. Ken Jarvis, after reading Luke 4:14. “...
The generations before us laid out a good foundation for us today...We’ve changed a lot over the years. If history teaches us anything, it’s that over the course of time we need to refurbish and redevelop. We need to rise to the challenge for the future...If we could go back 125 years, I wonder if what we are doing is pleasing to them.”
Former pastors Ralph Adamson, Jerry Douglas,...


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Celebrating 125 years of service
9/1/2010 9:55:08 AM

Several church members, former pastors, and church friends gathered to celebrate the First Prebyterian Church’s 125th Anniversary on Sunday, August 29.
“We can give thanks to those who had the insight of building a church right here,” said Rev. Ken Jarvis, after reading...


Prudden celebrated at WERDCC
8/25/2010 10:15:05 AM

When Warden Cynthia Prudden arrived to the Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center (WERDCC) Training Room on August 20, she was expecting to meet colleagues ready for their monthly staff meeting. To her surprise, she walked into a room full of employees,...


Warden Cynthia Prudden appointed by Gov. Nixon
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With state confirmation, Prudden joined six other...


LOCAL NEWS
USDA provides big grants to Vandalia
9/1/2010 9:49:43 AM
Several state and City of Vandalia officials converged on Tri-County Park last week for a mock check ceremony in which the city was awarded $31,810 from USDA Rural Development.
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Vandalia Youth League Soccer nearing cancellation
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Moore receives top honor from Ag group
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AREA NEWS


Drug Enforcement Team makes big drug bust
9/1/2010 10:24:48 AM
Pike County Sheriff Stephen Korte and Louisiana Police Chief Rich Hughes release the following information in reference to a recent arrest made by the Pike County Drug Enforcement Team.
On August 25, Pike County Deputies were dispatched to 33860 Pike 9211 in reference to a...

Curryville man pleads not guilty to sex crimes
8/25/2010 10:19:36 AM
Twenty-six year old Curryville resident, Chester Mast, has pleaded not guilty to multiple sex crimes he is accused of committing.
Judge Dan Dildine, who has taken over the case for the Circuit Court, has set the trial date for Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 8:15 a.m.
Lisa Morrow...

Man sought by police for morning shooting
8/17/2010 11:05:32 PM

On August 16 at approximately 4:05 a.m., the Pike County Sheriff’s Office received a 911 call from 7744 Pike 59 Frankford.
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SPORTS


Lady Indians win Consolation title
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The Van-Far Lady Indians softball team rallied from an opening night loss to Wright City by winning three of their final four games last week and finishing fifth in the Hallsville Tournament. Van-Far was the No. 6 seed entering the tournament.
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“After (coach) Devin (Howard)...

Van-Far Indians football team kicks off season this Friday
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