Community
United Credit Union named Vandalia Area Chamber's Business of the Month for September
The Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce has proudly named United Credit Union as its Business of the Month for September, honoring the institution’s long-standing commitment to community service, financial excellence, and local engagement.
October 2025 Library Staff Book Review
If you like or know of someone who likes to read juvenile historical fiction, this is a good story. It takes place during World War II in England.
THE LOST RITUAL OF IRONING
When I was growing up, ironing was a scheduled chore for every mom. A day was set aside each week for the task. Mounds of wrinkled fabric billowed from a waiting basket.
Vandalia gears up for All-Town Garage Sale and Project Prom Breakfast
This Saturday, Oct. 4, Vandalia will be buzzing with activity as the Vandalia Area Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual All-Town Garage Sale, bringing neighbors together for a day of community, bargains, and hometown pride.
1975 Van-Far class reunion
Van-Far High School Class of 1975 50th Reunion, held Sept. 26 at the Junction Restaurant near Perry. Forty classmates and two former teachers attended.
Event created to bring people together
Kellie Lybarger said she noticed how much the people in the community are divided and wanted to do something about it.
When it rains, it pours mopheads and lacecaps
COLUMBIA, Mo. – Those billowy white panicles seen on flowering shrubs in late summer are not puffs of cotton candy, said University of Missouri Extension horticulturist David Trinklein.
Home Tour returns to Vandalia
The Home Tour of Vandalia will take place Sept. 27. There are two tours. The first starts at 1 p.m., the second starts at 3 p.m.
Eastern Missouri Family YMCA announces fall programs and community events
The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA announced a full lineup of programs and events for the fall season, offering opportunities for youth, families, and adults to stay active, build skills, and connect with the community.
Shot and stripped
After firing a bullet through his chest and stripping him, Confederate bushwhackers dumped Simon Branstetter into a pitiful trench and walked away.