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Scammers could be targeting your children
Adults aren’t the only ones who can be targeted by a scam. Although the Better Business Bureau does not collect information from people under the age of 18, reports from adults indicate that scammers are targeting children. In BBB’s most recent Scam Tracker Risk Report, 22.9% of adults surveyed said they had children under 18.…
Community
Ben Hummel and the Open Road Band set to headline Summer Sound Waves in Vandalia
By Brandie GayMusic fans will have plenty to look forward to on Aug. 28 as Ben Hummel and the Open Road Band take the stage in Vandalia as part of the community’s Summer Sound Waves concert series brought by the Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce.The popular regional act is expected to bring an evening of…
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Sports
Van-Far High School gears up for first day of classes as fall sports seasons begin
By Brandie GayAs Van-Far High School students prepare to return to the classroom for the start of the 2026-27 school year, the school’s fall athletic teams are already hard at work. While many students are enjoying the final days of summer break, members of the Indians and Lady Indians programs are entering their second week…