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Dr. Crisanto Gualberto retires after more than five decades of care
By Cami BlackmanVandalia, Mo. — After more than 54 years in medicine, including nearly five decades serving the Vandalia community, Dr. Crisanto Gualberto officially closed the doors of his family practice on March 31, 2026, marking the end of an era in local healthcare.A graduate of University of the East in the Philippines, Gualberto began…
Community
WRAP training set to help improve workforce retention
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce along with the Workforce Assistance Program and the Audrain County Commission will hold a free extended Lunch ‘N Learn program to help local businesses improve workforce retention and employee morale.The training will take place on April 23 from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Farnen Community Room, downstairs…
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Sports
Van-Far baseball still seeking first win after string of close losses
By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Indians varsity baseball team remains winless at 0–9, a record that doesn’t quite capture how competitive many of their early-season games have been. Despite several late-inning battles and standout individual performances, the Indians continue to search for the breakthrough victory that has eluded them. March 24 at Calvary Lutheran —…