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Group rallies against Ameren project
By Gregory Orear Senior General Manager TROY – A standing-room-only crowd packed The Factory Saturday morning to rally against a proposed Ameren project that’s expected to lead to a massive solar field and possibly a data center. Ameren has filed an application with the Public Service Commission to build a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)…
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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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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…