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People gathered in Mexico to show unity in the face of racism
By Clay Coleman MEXICO—I have never written a traditional column for any newspaper. During my time at The Vandalia Leader, I have crafted screenplays and short stories. I have written about basketball games, council meetings, and have cut and pasted my way through numerous road closures and storm...
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Newspapers face a tough future
By John Gullion When times are tough, so are we. The U.S.... Read more of this story
A parting “Schott” for local commentary
Though it has been way too long since I wrote a commentary... Read more of this story
Editorial
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Banners, photos to soon be on display at Van-Far
Some Van-Far sports fans attending recent home basketball games have noticed that accomplishments earned by teams in the postseason over the last couple of
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Van-Far School board not seeing vision of city limits signs
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It’s official: Now publisher of Bowling Green Times, Louisiana Press-Journal and The Vandalia Leader
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School board may honor state champs with property sign, not a Highway 54 sign
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Entertainment
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Vandalia Historical Society’s Main Street exhibit to end soon
HISTORY IN THE MAKING By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com VANDALIA—The largest crowd in Vandalia’s history congregated downtown 110 years ago this month to hear William
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Local team wins ranch rodeo at Vandalia Fairgrounds
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Revving Up Memories: Cars of all decades cruise Vandalia
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Tractor cruise highlights community agriculture
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Sports
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Van-Far Indians head to Louisiana to battle Bulldogs on Friday
By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com The Van-Far Indians football team heads to Louisiana to battle the Bulldogs on Friday, Sept. 25. Each team will be
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2020-21 Community R-6 Lady Trojans will host Madison on Thursday, Sept. 24
The 2020-21 Community R-6 Lady Trojans, Read more
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Lady Indians continue to be competitive in softball
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Mexico boys win cross country meet at Green Estate Park
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Education
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Van-Far School Board met Sept. 17, welcomed new teachers
The Van-Far Board of Education convened in the media center at Van-Far High School on Sept. 17. The board approved financial reports, transportation and
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Are You Ready? I-Ready
Elementary students at Community R-6 demonstrate Read more
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Vandalia Historical Society’s Main Street exhibit to end soon
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Vandalia’s Heritage: Lincoln School perseveres through tough times
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Lifestyles
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Medical marijuana cultivator to begin remodeling
By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com VANDALIA—Vandalia medical marijuana cultivator, 1913 Holdings, is set to remodel its building located on Lincoln Street beginning Aug. 24. Vandalia
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Vandalia Historical Society’s Main Street exhibit to end soon
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Standard Wellness closes on property for medical marijuana cultivating plant near Vandalia, Mo.
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Tractor cruise highlights community agriculture
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News
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Is that the DAR bell ringing?
The 65th anniversary of Constitution Week was celebrated Sept. 17-23 this past week to honor the adoption of the U.S. Constitution on Sept. 17,
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Vandalia Board of Aldermen approves donation of police items to historical museum
By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com VANDALIA—The Read more
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Van-Far School Board met Sept. 17, welcomed new teachers
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Tenaska reaches initial land acquisition goals for wind farms
By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com VANDALIA—Tenaska, Read more
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