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Vandalia candidates make their case for office during public forum
By Stan SchwartzMost 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 the candidates…
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Young learners at NeNe’s Daycare celebrate Presidents Day with big ideas and even bigger dreams
By Brandie Gay Recently at NeNe’s Daycare, classrooms were filled with excitement as young learners explored the meaning of Presidents Day. Staff introduced the holiday with stories about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln, touching on their lives, leadership qualities, and lasting impact. But the main focus of the day centered on helping children understand what…
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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…