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Special meeting set for vote on Railroad Park agreement
VANDALIA, Mo. — The Vandalia City Council will hold a special meeting to consider an agreement that could determine the next step for the proposed Railroad Park renovation project. At its Sept. 8 meeting, the Board of Aldermen voted to schedule the special meeting to allow City Attorney Amy Rost to review the Rual Morris…
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Nicole's Old & New Oasis named Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce August Business of the Month
By Brandie Gay The Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce recognized Nicole’s Old & New Oasis as its August Business of the Month, honoring local business owner Nicole McConnell for her dedication to providing affordable merchandise and outstanding customer service. Nicole opened the store in April 2025, taking over ownership from her father, Warren Nation. Since…
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Van-Far Cross Country teams continue strong start to season
By Brandie GayThe Van-Far High School cross country teams have enjoyed a strong start to the 2026 season, earning team championships at both the Salisbury Invitational and their home meet while seeing several athletes bring home individual medals.At the Salisbury meet on Sept. 1, the Van-Far boys captured the team title, finishing first out of…