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City Council meeting closes with a shouting match
Aldermen vote down lease proposal for a Railroad Park renovation project By Stan Schwartz The Vandalia City Council put the final nail in the coffin Tuesday evening, effectively killing the Railroad Park renovation project the Vandalia Area Historical Society had been advocating for since February of this year. They voted 4 – 2 not to…
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Beyond Ready: Missouri celebrates National 4-H Week
COLUMBIA, Mo.–Missouri is celebrating National 4-H Week, Oct. 4-10, 2026, with a proclamation from Gov. Mike Kehoe recognizing the week and the contributions of 4-H youths, volunteers and families across the state. From fairgrounds to classrooms, community gardens to robotics labs, Missouri 4-H youth are proving they are not just ready for the future —…
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Sports
Lady Indians split two games during busy week
By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Lady Indians earned a victory on Senior Night before falling on the road the following evening, splitting a pair of games to bring their season record to 4-16. Coming off a loss to Bowling Green, Van-Far returned home on Monday, Sept. 28, to host the Wellsville-Middletown Lady Tigers in a…