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Newsstand price for The Vandalia Leader increasing to 75 cents Nov. 1

Posted on October 23, 2020 at 12:13 pm

The newsstand price for The Vandalia Leader is increasing to 75 cents beginning Nov. 1. Subscription rates are not affected. The annual subscription rate in Audrain, Ralls and Pike counties is $35 per year, or $23 for six months (including tax). Call 573-324-2222 to start your subscription today....
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People gathered in Mexico to show unity in the face of racism

Posted on June 11, 2020 at 4:13 pm

By Clay Coleman MEXICO—I have never written a traditional column for any... Read more of this story
Newspapers face a tough future

Posted on May 7, 2020 at 3:59 pm

By John Gullion When times are tough, so are we. The U.S.... Read more of this story

Editorial

A parting “Schott” for local commentary

Posted on May 10, 2019 at 5:59 pm

Though it has been way too long since I wrote a commentary for Schott in the Dark, it was important for me to provide
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Banners, photos to soon be on display at Van-Far

Some Van-Far sports fans attending recent Read more

Van-Far School board not seeing vision of city limits signs

The Van-Far R-I School Board voted Read more

It’s official: Now publisher of Bowling Green Times, Louisiana Press-Journal and The Vandalia Leader

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Entertainment

Laddonia fundraiser in Farber? Bingo!

Posted on March 12, 2021 at 1:36 pm

Bingo Bonanza Joy Hoyt and Terry Hoyt called the annual bingo fundraiser on March 6 to raise funds for Laddonia’s 69th Annual Fourth of
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Vandalia native’s BBQ food truck expanding services in April

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Side-by-Side Poker Run in Center raises funds for Honor Flight

Perry Poker Run raises money for Read more

Newsstand price for The Vandalia Leader increasing to 75 cents Nov. 1

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Sports

Former Van-Far coach to be inducted in Missouri Hall of Fame

Posted on April 7, 2021 at 9:49 am

By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com Former Van-Far Coach Brian Meny, who led the 2003-04 Van-Far Indians’ boys basketball team to its first-ever state championship,
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Local school boards make major decisions on masks and football

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Van-Far boys defeat Sturgeon 68-63

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Wowed Crowd

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Education

Local school boards make major decisions on masks and football

Posted on March 25, 2021 at 2:22 pm

By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com The Community R-VI Board of Education voted 6-1 on Wednesday, March 17, and the Vandalia Board of Education voted unanimously
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County officials testify on behalf of bills to keep funds local

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Community R-VI approves $600 stipends for all teachers

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Van-Far FFA develops agricultural leaders

Reported by Rebecca Moore We Read more

Lifestyles

REBUDDING: 1913 medical marijuana plant set to sprout soon

Posted on March 29, 2021 at 10:52 am

By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com The initial goal of 1913 Holdings was to have its medical marijuana cultivation facility ready to go in January with
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Medical marijuana prices get high

Posted on April 9, 2021 at 9:03 am

By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com In some other states, such as Oklahoma, just about anyone can apply for a medical marijuana grow license and start
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Editorial

Newsstand price for The Vandalia Leader increasing to 75 cents Nov. 1

People gathered in Mexico to show unity in the face of racism

Newspapers face a tough future

Editorial

A parting “Schott” for local commentary

Banners, photos to soon be on display at Van-Far

Van-Far School board not seeing vision of city limits signs

It’s official: Now publisher of Bowling Green Times, Louisiana Press-Journal and The Vandalia Leader

Entertainment

Laddonia fundraiser in Farber? Bingo!

Vandalia native’s BBQ food truck expanding services in April

Side-by-Side Poker Run in Center raises funds for Honor Flight

Newsstand price for The Vandalia Leader increasing to 75 cents Nov. 1

Sports

Former Van-Far coach to be inducted in Missouri Hall of Fame

Local school boards make major decisions on masks and football

Van-Far boys defeat Sturgeon 68-63

Wowed Crowd

Weekly Poll

Education

Local school boards make major decisions on masks and football

County officials testify on behalf of bills to keep funds local

Community R-VI approves $600 stipends for all teachers

Van-Far FFA develops agricultural leaders

Lifestyles

REBUDDING: 1913 medical marijuana plant set to sprout soon

Laddonia fundraiser in Farber? Bingo!

Daily pool fees remain the same in Vandalia, other fees rise

Farber police chief leads Junior Patrol

News

Medical marijuana prices get high

Scoot over Starbucks? National coffee franchise announces construction plans for Mexico, Mo.

Vandalia voters approve transfer of transmission line / Audrain County April 6 ballot results

Vandalia to vote on 69kv line transfer April 6