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Special Olympics Torch Run makes it to Vandalia
By Stan Schwartz The Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics made its way from Farber to Vandalia this morning, traveling 4.2 miles along Hwy. 54. With the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, the intrepid walkers made the trip from Highway 54 Park in Farber to Daniels Park in Vandalia in a little more than an…
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Van-Far Alumni announce scholarship winners
Winners of Van-Far Alumni and Friends scholarships were announced at the May 12 awards assembly. These include Trinity Skwirtz (Alumni renewable scholarship); Emma Freie (Carol Bishop Smith Memorial Scholarship); Lindsay Jones (Alan Adam Memorial Scholarship); Jackson Fischer (Dan & Margaret Wise Memorial Scholarship and Elaine Brookshier Memorial Scholarship); Lexie Jones (Muriel Beshears Memorial Scholarship); Easton…
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Local athletes excel at Sectional Track Meet, Hopke advances to state
By Brandie GayTwo standout performances highlighted a strong showing for local high school athletes at the State Sectional Track Meet held at South Callaway.Junior Garrett Hopke delivered an impressive race to finish fourth place in the 3,200-meter run, earning himself a coveted spot at the upcoming State Track Meet. With his top four finish, Hopke…