Mexico man dies in motorcycle crash on Curtis Street

Posted on June 21, 2021 at 11:13 am

On Saturday, June 19, at approximately 7:53 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 900 block of Curtis in reference to a
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Last Minute Father’s Day Idea: Van-Far grad writes family travel book with prizes

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Business News: Combo store in Vandalia scheduled to open June 24

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White four-door car, drive-by shooting in Mexico, no reported injuries, police seek tips

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Noble shares ‘expensive, effective, nontoxic, organic’ disinfectant with community for free

Posted on June 10, 2021 at 1:49 pm

Audrain Community Hospital is the second hospital in the Midwest to install a Hospital Grade disinfectant system that produces an alcohol-free solution 100x more
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New coffee shop coming to Main Street Vandalia

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Vandalia Aldermen make it clear that ADA was not the reason it voted down fishing dock

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WERDCC officer among law enforcement officers honored at memorial for COVID-related death

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Last Minute Father’s Day Idea: Van-Far grad writes family travel book with prizes

Posted on June 18, 2021 at 1:04 pm

FATHER TIME By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com Spending time with your dad is one of the best gifts you can give him on Father’s Day,
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Summer Sports and Free Lunch at the Vandalia YMCA

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New coffee shop coming to Main Street Vandalia

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Masulit makes history with Missouri Bicentennial Quilt block submission

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Shout out to this past school year’s Van-Far senior baseball players

Posted on June 20, 2021 at 8:50 am

The Van-Far Indians baseball team honored its seniors for their hard play this past school year. It was a tough season but every player
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Summer Sports and Free Lunch at the Vandalia YMCA

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Missouri beaches where it’s currently safe to swim 

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Community R-6 loses District Championship game to Wellsville 13-6

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Last Minute Father’s Day Idea: Van-Far grad writes family travel book with prizes

Posted on June 18, 2021 at 1:04 pm

FATHER TIME By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com Spending time with your dad is one of the best gifts you can give him on Father’s Day,
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QUILTY PLEASURE: Vandalia quilt show celebrates many styles of quilts

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New coffee shop coming to Main Street Vandalia

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Masulit makes history with Missouri Bicentennial Quilt block submission

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50 Years Ago, June 3, 1971

Posted on June 3, 2021 at 9:52 pm

A 5.5 by 27.5 foot mural on the east wall of the Van-Far cafeteria was painted by Ronnie Beshears, class of ‘71. Beginning in
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Missouri 4-H’ers reach food drive milestone

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Nearly 90% of R-VI grads earn A plus scholarships

Emmi Johnson and Cheyenne Becker were Read more

Watch baby falcons in their high-rise suburban nests

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