Phoned threat at Audrain County Courthouse prompts swift reaction

Posted on July 3, 2019 at 4:26 pm

By Stan Schwartz MEXICO—A call to Audrain County Joint Communications Wednesday morning last week about a possible shooting that might take place at the
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New Dollar General opens on Highway 54 in Vandalia

Dollar General opened at Highway 54 Read more

Murder suspect takes manslaughter plea

Richard Henry III made a guilty Read more

Several local winners on election night

Several competitive election races were decided Read more

The 43rd Annual Vandalia Area Fair is next week

Posted on July 3, 2019 at 4:19 pm

By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—The schedule of events is now set for the 43rd Annual Vandalia Area Fair. Some new events are planned for this
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Barker publishes area history book

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Cruise Night in Martinsburg this Friday

Rhonda Arens, of Martinsburg, reminds the Read more

Vandalia Library holds Story Time Easter party

The Vandalia Library held a Story Read more

Van-Far golf wins districts

Posted on May 2, 2019 at 12:30 pm

It’s a three-peat! The Van-Far golf team won its third straight district championship this past Monday after holding off second place Paris by 44
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Johnson signs with Culver-Stockton

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Indians hold off Louisiana

The Van-Far Indians baseball team was Read more

Indians golf wins EMO title

Van-Far golf shot its way to Read more

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Jean Trower retires after 43 years of service in banking

Posted on May 8, 2019 at 7:30 am

Jean Trower retired as branch manager from United Credit Union in Vandalia April 30 after working in banking for 43 years. Trower first worked
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Grooming for Success-The Handsome Hound Grooming opens

Owner Maci Johnson opened The Handsome Read more

Vandalia Area Chamber Easter Egg Hunt at Tri County Care Center

The Tri-County Care Center (TCCC) was Read more

Check donation made to Honor Flight by Lions Club

Members of the Middletown Lions Club Read more

Van-Far School Board votes to increase teacher salaries

Posted on June 28, 2019 at 4:17 pm

By Ben Marshall VANDALIA—Salaries and the school budget were a big part of the discussion during the June 20 Van-Far School Board meeting. Van-Far
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A universe of stories at the Vandalia Public Library

Summer reading program offers prizes for Read more

Barker publishes area history book

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Music students win three gold medals, two silvers at State

Van-Far music students won several medals Read more