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

Posted on May 13, 2021 at 8:54 am

NOTE: This story is a correction of the story published in the May 13 issue of The Vandalia Leader. By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com A
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Van-Far wins Quiz Bowl Sectionals, advances to State as Top 4 team

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Last Minute Father’s Day Idea: Van-Far grad writes family travel book with prizes

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FATHER TIME By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com Spending time with your dad is one of the best gifts you can give him on Father’s Day,
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Summer Sports and Free Lunch at the Vandalia YMCA

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  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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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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Last Minute Father’s Day Idea: Van-Far grad writes family travel book with prizes

Posted on June 18, 2021 at 1:04 pm

FATHER TIME By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com Spending time with your dad is one of the best gifts you can give him on Father’s Day,
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QUILTY PLEASURE: Vandalia quilt show celebrates many styles of quilts

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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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Last Minute Father’s Day Idea: Van-Far grad writes family travel book with prizes

Posted on June 18, 2021 at 1:04 pm

FATHER TIME By Barry Dalton bdalton@vandalialeader.com Spending time with your dad is one of the best gifts you can give him on Father’s Day,
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Business News: Combo store in Vandalia scheduled to open June 24

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