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Small town elections are important

OP-EDSmall town elections are importantBy Heidi Kolbeck-UrlacherPolicy Director, Center for Rural AffairsFor weeks, candidate ads have dominated TV viewing. Text messages and phone calls are nonstop. Yard signs are popping…

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March 2026 Library Staff Book Review

Reviewed by Kasi WelbornCirculation AssistantMexico-Audrain County Library (Headquarters)‘Deer Run Home’ by Ann Clare LeZotte Effie is deaf. She speaks a different language than her entire family. She goes through her…

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City of Vandalia announces filing period for April 2027 alderman election

By Brandie GayResidents interested in serving their community will have an opportunity to seek elected office as the City of Vandalia prepares for the April 6, 2027, Municipal Election.Positions for Aldermen in Wards I, II, and III will be on the ballot. Each position carries a two-year term, providing elected officials with the opportunity to…

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Van-Far Indians’ season ends with District Semifinal loss to Westran

By Jason VanceThe Van-Far Indians saw their football season come to an end Friday night with a 27-8 loss to the Westran Hornets in the Class 1 District 7 semifinal.A game filled with penalties, turnovers and stalled drives kept both teams from finding much offensive rhythm, particularly during the first half. Westran eventually found its…

Opinion

Small town elections are important

OP-EDSmall town elections are importantBy Heidi Kolbeck-UrlacherPolicy Director, Center for Rural AffairsFor weeks, candidate ads have dominated TV viewing. Text messages and phone calls are nonstop. Yard signs are popping up like my late season…

Lifestyle

March 2026 Library Staff Book Review

Reviewed by Kasi WelbornCirculation AssistantMexico-Audrain County Library (Headquarters)‘Deer Run Home’ by Ann Clare LeZotte Effie is deaf. She speaks a different language than her entire family. She goes through her days being stomped at and…