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Collision on Hwy. 54 leaves one Vandalia teen dead, 2 injured
According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the 22-year old driver of a 2007 PT Cruiser over corrected and skidded into the oncoming lane on Hwy. 54, east of Pike 458, where his vehicle’s passenger side collided with the front of a 2015 Cadillac XTS. His 17-year-old female passenger from Vandalia, was pronounced dead after…
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Vandalia church seeks funeral funds for teen
The Second Christian Church in Vandalia, Mo., is seeking help in raising funds for the family of Skylie Salmons. The 17-year old was a passenger in a vehicle collision on Monday. She did not survive the wreck. The church sent out a flier that stated: “Skylie was a vibrant young woman who truly loved life,…
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Van-Far Junior High athletes shine at Palmyra Open
By Brandie GayThe Van-Far Junior High track and field team turned in a strong performance Wednesday last week at the Palmyra Open, earning multiple medals and personal records against a competitive field.Leading the way for Van-Far was the boys 4×200-meter relay team of Evan Utterback, Eli Goodin, Weston Kohl, and Cooper Sharp, which finished second…