Athlete of the Week

Posted on October 17, 2024 at 9:04 pm

By Brandie Gay Rebecca Motley, Senior Rebecca Motley is the daughter of Kevin and Beth, little sister of Sarah and Claire and the Granddaughter
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Coal discovered in Vandalia

In 1883, when the telltale water-well drill came out of the Read more

Local author publishes second book

Laddonia native, Monte Hanson, announced he has published his second book, Read more

Van-Far Indians’ winning streak ends in hard-fought battle against Bowling Green Bobcats

By Brandie Gay In a highly anticipated matchup under the Friday Read more

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Vandalia Prairie Days celebration is one to remember

Posted on October 3, 2024 at 4:02 pm

By Stan Schwartz If you were ever trying to figure out what pulling out all the stops really means, then you had to be
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A family’s pulling tradition

McCurdy’s take to the track By Brandie Gay A prominent pulling Read more

Vandalia’s Prairie Days is just around the corner

Here’s what you can expect during the celebration Vandalia’s Annual Prairie Read more

Fire up those engines and tune in that radio, it’s Vandalia Cruise Night

By Brandie Gay Families and car enthusiasts gathered at the Vandalia Read more

Van-Far Indians’ winning streak ends in hard-fought battle against Bowling Green Bobcats

Posted on October 10, 2024 at 10:33 pm

By Brandie Gay In a highly anticipated matchup under the Friday night lights, the Class 1A Van-Far Indians faced off against the Class 2A
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Athlete of the Week

Reeve Woodall, Senior Reeve is the daughter of Ramsey & Jason Read more

Athlete of the Week

Tyson Douglas, Senior Tyson Douglas is the son of Nay and Read more

Vandalia Prairie Days celebration is one to remember

By Stan Schwartz If you were ever trying to figure out Read more

Students get an afternoon with heroes at Van-Far Elementary

Posted on October 17, 2024 at 9:23 pm

By Brandie Gay It was a bright and sunny afternoon at Van-Far Elementary School, and the students from pre-kindergarten through second grade were buzzing
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Athlete of the Week

By Brandie Gay Rebecca Motley, Senior Rebecca Motley is the daughter Read more

Athlete of the Week

Reeve Woodall, Senior Reeve is the daughter of Ramsey & Jason Read more

2024 Homecoming: Van-Far Celebrates Homecoming with a week of festivities

By Brandie Gay Van-Far High School recently celebrated its homecoming with Read more

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Vandalia Prairie Days celebration is one to remember

Posted on October 3, 2024 at 4:02 pm

By Stan Schwartz If you were ever trying to figure out what pulling out all the stops really means, then you had to be
Read more of this story

A family’s pulling tradition

McCurdy’s take to the track By Brandie Gay A prominent pulling Read more

Fire up those engines and tune in that radio, it’s Vandalia Cruise Night

By Brandie Gay Families and car enthusiasts gathered at the Vandalia Read more

Vandalia Dairy Queen brings sweet support to Children’s Miracle Network

On a sunny July 25, the Vandalia Dairy Queen was buzzing Read more

Vandalia’s all-inclusive dream to reality

Posted on October 17, 2024 at 9:30 pm

Donation provides funds for an all-inclusive playground By Brandie Gay In Vandalia, a dream was taking shape. The community had long envisioned a place where children
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Students get an afternoon with heroes at Van-Far Elementary

By Brandie Gay It was a bright and sunny afternoon at Read more

Eastern Missouri Family YMCA aims to raise $10,000 at Annual Harvest Lucky Bingo event to benefit Vandalia community

The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA invited the community to its Annual Read more

Athlete of the Week

By Brandie Gay Rebecca Motley, Senior Rebecca Motley is the daughter Read more