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Concerned Vandalia citizens learned more about the proposed park for the downtown area
By Stan SchwartzCami Blackman and Paul Ray, with the Vandalia Area Historical Society, addressed concerns from citizens about the proposed park project to improve the city’s downtown area.They gathered in the Genealogy Center last Wednesday to get a good look at the plans for the park.Ray said with the plans they have now, the cost…
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Vandalia Area Historical Society volunteers work to restore tombstones
Recently, Vandalia Area Historical Society volunteers undertook restoration efforts on the tombstones located in the Aaron McPike section of the Vandalia Cemetery. They plan to clean all of the tombstones in Aaron McPike’s fenced area, as well as old tombstones, which belong to local veterans. “Getting right weather is the challenge,” said VAHS member Cami…
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Grit defines NEMO Hotshots’ 12U season despite rain-out finish
By Brandie Gay What was meant to be one final weekend of competition for the NEMO Hotshots 12U fast pitch travel softball team instead turned into a rain-soaked conclusion, as tournament play was canceled because of inclement weather. Although the rain cut short their chance to close out the summer on the diamond, it did…