PENNY PATROL: New canine unit helps conservation agents detect wildlife violations

Posted on August 13, 2023 at 9:15 pm

“Agent Penny,” a small black Labrador retriever, is assigned to the Missouri Department of Conservation’s northeast region. She is more likely to lick your
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Niemeyer avoids slings at Honey Shuck roast

Posted on November 2, 2023 at 9:48 pm

By Brent Engel Contributing writer They tried to dig up dirt on Ansel Niemeyer, but the shovels came up clean. The retired Pike County
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First-ever Harvest Moon Festival starts in Eolia

By Stan Schwartz It was a full day of events during Read more

Mexico’s Walk Back In Time brings history to life

The Audrain County Historical Society hosted the 19th annual Walk Back Read more

Nothing can stop the Soybean Festival

By Gabriel Maier On Saturday, Aug. 26, a large storm swept Read more

Van-Far varsity season starts with a split

Posted on November 30, 2023 at 8:00 am

By Brandie Gay Special to The Vandalia Leader The Van-Far Lady Indians wanted a better start to their 2023-2024 season, which began last Monday
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3rd Annual Tom Culwell Memorial Tractor Pull thunders through the night

By Gabriel Maier The 3rd Annual Tom Culwell Tractor and Truck Read more

Summer Palooza big draw for Vandalia families

Recently, the Vandalia Fair Board held their annual Summer Palooza out Read more

Vandalia Fairgrounds brings the roar and the thunder

The roaring of engines and the screaming of the crowd filled Read more

Fortney to step down from superintendent job

Posted on November 30, 2023 at 8:06 am

Student recognitions were presented to the Van-Far High School students. Front row Macie Bybee, Brook-lyn Forman, Carman Wilburn.  Middle row, Ashton Dyke, Easton Sharp,
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Delve into your past by finding your roots

By Stan Schwartz Audrey Jones and Donna Carver visited the Bowling Read more

NECC presents certificate of valor to offender

Families fill visitor’s area for graduation ceremony By Stan Schwartz It Read more

YMCA announces its fall events

An exciting, new youth program is now available through the Eastern Read more

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DAR presents Quilt of Honor to David Willis

Posted on November 9, 2023 at 11:24 pm

By Rennie Davis On Thursday, Nov. 2 during the regular meeting of the Susanna Randolph Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution, David
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PROM NIGHT 2023

Last Saturday evening, Van-Far hosted their 2023 prom night celebration. After Read more

Facts about St. Patrick’s Day

St, Patrick’s Day will be observed tomorrow, Friday, March 17. The Read more

Fortney to step down from superintendent job

Posted on November 30, 2023 at 8:06 am

Student recognitions were presented to the Van-Far High School students. Front row Macie Bybee, Brook-lyn Forman, Carman Wilburn.  Middle row, Ashton Dyke, Easton Sharp,
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Federal lawsuit reveals behind-the-scenes saga of failed Missouri marijuana testing lab

The rare glimpse into how Missouri medical marijuana business applicants came Read more

Van-Far varsity season starts with a split

By Brandie Gay Special to The Vandalia Leader The Van-Far Lady Read more

VAHS sets plans for Vandalia’s Sesquicentennial celebration

By Rennie Davis The Vandalia Area Historical Society’s monthly meeting was Read more