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Residents pack meeting in opposition to Ameren projects
By Stan SchwartzCherryRoad MediaMackenzie Aubuchon is a sixth generation family farmer, working the same piece of Lincoln County land as her ancestors have from before the Civil War.Tuesday afternoon, Aubuchon and 150 other residents packed a small meeting room at the Pike-Lincoln Technical Center. They were there to speak in opposition to an Ameren Missouri…
Community
Summer Sound Waves returns with strong crowd despite heat
By Brandie Gay After being rescheduled because of weather concerns, the Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce successfully hosted an evening of its popular Summer Sound Waves concert series on Friday, Aug. 7, drawing approximately 80 to 100 people to enjoy live music, food and community fellowship in Railroad Park. Despite hot temperatures, attendees gathered to…
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Sports
Kids on the Run athletes qualify for AAU Junior Olympics
By Brandie Gay Local track club Sends four competitors to Iowa after strong summer season The Kids on the Run track club is celebrating a major accomplishment this summer as four local athletes have earned spots at the upcoming AAU Junior Olympics in Iowa at Drake University. This showcases the success of a program dedicated…