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Updates on crop diseases at MU Crop & Pest Management Field Day
Learn to identify tar spot, red crown rot at July 10 event COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension state specialists will cover a variety… Login to continue reading Login…
Grand opening of Vandalia Family Aquatic Center promises summer fun
The much-anticipated Vandalia Family Aquatic Center is set to open its doors on May 24, which should bring a wave of excitement to the community.… Login to continue reading Login…
Jefferson Farm & Garden provides bedding plants to nonprofits statewide
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri Extension’s Jefferson Farm and Garden in Columbia has raised about 5,000 spring bedding plants so far this year and… Login to continue reading Login…
Vandalia Rotary Club works to place flags in the community
The Vandalia Rotary Club has been doing the Rotary Flag Program since Oct. 30, 1969k when the club acquired the flags and the program from the out of service Vandalia Jaycees.
Residents at NECC voice their understanding during Crime Victims Awareness Week
Institutional Activities Coordinator Brianna Simons welcomed everyone to the ceremony for Crime Victims Awareness Week. She provided the introductions for the resident speakers last week at the Northeast Correctional Center in Bowling Green.
2025 DAR Good Citizens awards
The Susanna Randolph Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution, recognized the 2025 DAR Good Citizens for Van-Far High School and Community R-VI High School at their April 3, 2025, meeting. Erin Childs, daughter of Amy & Curt Childs, Vandalia, is the 2025 DAR Good Citizen for Van-Far High School.
April 2025 Library Staff Young Adult Book Review
"Long ago, when Pixie Hollow was very young, two fairies met and fell in love. One of them was a winter fairy and the other was from the warm seasons.
Weather Service relies on, teaches spotters
The movie screen at the McPherson Opera House presented black clouds swirling with debris under a title in white, “Storm Fury on the Plains.” The audience of more than 50 chatted and laughed. They came last Thursday night to learn about violent weather, and how to report on it from the field for the National Weather Service.
Community in more need of resources for homeless
The need for resources to care for those without homes in the community might not be apparent to a lot of people, but it is there nevertheless.
Agape House conducts annual election of officers
Agape House of Vandalia board members met on March 18 for the first time in the New Year; poor weather conditions had caused cancellation of earlier meetings. Board members in attendance were Rich Duffner, Karen Holbrook, Sterling Holbrook, Floy Oliver, Phil Pennington and Kay Robnett.