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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
Van-Far’s Huff focused on development, toughness, and a blue collar identity for 2026 Season
By Brandie GayAs the Van-Far baseball team gears up for the upcoming season, head coach Cameron Huff is clear about his priorities: development, resilience, and continuing the tough-minded culture established by past leaders.With a roster that includes several young players stepping into high-level baseball for the first time, Huff said his main developmental goal is…