Newsletter Late Week

New food truck opens in Vandalia
Ronnie Lee Woods has brought a food truck to Vandalia. People may remember that he operated Up In Smoke Food Shack BBQ back in 2019.

New Vandalia mural nearly complete
The Vandalia Area Historical Society is moving forward with another mural, which is being painted in the downtown area, said VAHS spokeswoman Cami Blackman.

Vandalia invites community to help build a Garden Snake at City Hall
This summer, the City of Vandalia is slithering into the season with a creative and community-driven project: building a giant decorative snake in the front flower garden at City Hall, and they want your help!

The Addams Family Musical has everything for a rollicking ghoul time
The spooky scene is set in the Addams family ancestral home complete with its own graveyard. The Changelings Theater presented the musical last Saturday evening and again on Sunday with a matinee.

Greta Clark wins Miss Missouri Teen
MEXICO—Missouri has a new Miss Missouri’s Teen, and she is a University of Missouri-Columbia student.

Frankford celebration goes on despite looming storm
They were prepared. They had backup plans in place. The people in Frankford held their celebration of for the 200th anniversary of the First Christian Church on Saturday, while other communities south of there canceled their outdoor events that day.

Missouri regulators set to expand marijuana testing protocols
State cannabis regulators will begin their first attempt next month to double check the work of licensed testing labs tasked with ensuring the safety of Missouri marijuana products.

Vandalia's Main Street blooms brighter
Vandalia’s Main Street is once again bursting with color. This year marks an exciting transition, as La Femme Arts officially passed the baton to the Vandalia Area Historical Society, entrusting them with the care of the flowerpots located at the Main Street and State Street intersection as well as the beloved hanging baskets that line Main Street.

Clarksville community learns how to set up their new flood wall
They started early on Monday, pulling out the pieces of the new flood wall in Clarksville. It would take the workers from Bleigh Construction most of the day to get the pieces staged along the riverfront.

CherryRoad Media investigation reveals 9 officials from 10 counties elected April 8 are unqualified to serve, according to state law
JEFFERSON CITY – Missouri law requires all candidates to meet four qualifications to be elected.