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Vandalia candidates make their case for office during public forum
By Stan Schwartz Most of the candidates vying for office in the coming April 7 election attended the public forum at the Modern Maturity building in Vandalia last Wednesday to make their case as to why they should be either elected or re-elected to office. When doing the introductions for the program, Ryan Eskew, remind…
Community
2026 DAR Good Citizens Honored
The DAR Good Citizens were honored at the Susanna Randolph Chapter March meeting. Lexie Jones, daughter of Matthew and Gayle Jones, Vandalia; Community R-VI Good Citizen Matthew Utterback, son of James and Melanie Utterback, Perry. received their certificates, lapel pin and a $25 check from the chapter. The meeting was held at the Charlene Teague…
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Sports
Aces Mid-MO battle through 6-game weekend; Van-Far’s Dickerman contributes in key moments
By Brandie GayThe Aces Mid-MO 14u softball team pushed through a demanding six-game weekend, opening pool play with a 1 – 2 record before making a strong run-in bracket competition. While the roster delivered a collective effort throughout the tournament, Van-Far athlete Rayne Dickerman provided steady contributions in several key moments.Pool Play Opens with a…