Business News: Combo store in Vandalia scheduled to open June 24

Posted on June 17, 2021 at 12:17 pm

By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com Last March, when the Vandalia Leader broke the news about the new Dollar Tree/Family Dollar combo store coming to Vandalia,
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White four-door car, drive-by shooting in Mexico, no reported injuries, police seek tips

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Hazel completes ‘The Forge,’ graduates from Army basic training

PFC Samuel Hazel completed “The Forge,” Read more

Curryville teen seriously injured when vehicle struck by train in Pike County

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Noble shares ‘expensive, effective, nontoxic, organic’ disinfectant with community for free

Posted on June 10, 2021 at 1:49 pm

Audrain Community Hospital is the second hospital in the Midwest to install a Hospital Grade disinfectant system that produces an alcohol-free solution 100x more
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New coffee shop coming to Main Street Vandalia

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Vandalia Aldermen make it clear that ADA was not the reason it voted down fishing dock

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WERDCC officer among law enforcement officers honored at memorial for COVID-related death

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Summer Sports and Free Lunch at the Vandalia YMCA

Posted on June 13, 2021 at 6:46 pm

  Free weekday lunch at Vandalia YMCA The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA is participating in the Summer Food Service Program and offering free weekday
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New coffee shop coming to Main Street Vandalia

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Masulit makes history with Missouri Bicentennial Quilt block submission

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Vandalia Aldermen make it clear that ADA was not the reason it voted down fishing dock

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Summer Sports and Free Lunch at the Vandalia YMCA

Posted on June 13, 2021 at 6:46 pm

  Free weekday lunch at Vandalia YMCA The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA is participating in the Summer Food Service Program and offering free weekday
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Missouri beaches where it’s currently safe to swim 

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Community R-6 loses District Championship game to Wellsville 13-6

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Vandalia Aldermen make it clear that ADA was not the reason it voted down fishing dock

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QUILTY PLEASURE: Vandalia quilt show celebrates many styles of quilts

Posted on June 11, 2021 at 12:28 pm

Photos and Story By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com The Vandalia Area Historical Society sponsored a Quilt Show on Saturday, May 29, at the Baptist Church
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New coffee shop coming to Main Street Vandalia

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Masulit makes history with Missouri Bicentennial Quilt block submission

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Vandalia Aldermen make it clear that ADA was not the reason it voted down fishing dock

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50 Years Ago, June 3, 1971

Posted on June 3, 2021 at 9:52 pm

A 5.5 by 27.5 foot mural on the east wall of the Van-Far cafeteria was painted by Ronnie Beshears, class of ‘71. Beginning in
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Missouri 4-H’ers reach food drive milestone

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Nearly 90% of R-VI grads earn A plus scholarships

Emmi Johnson and Cheyenne Becker were Read more

Watch baby falcons in their high-rise suburban nests

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