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Jack Shinn

Jackie “Jack” Shinn, 64, of Bowling Green died Monday, July 9, 2018 at his home. His final wisheswere to celebrate his life by sharing memories with his family. Final services will be held at a later date. He was born Jan. 1, 1954 at home to Lennie Virgil and Iantha Hasty Shinn. He is survived […]

Heart Of The Legion Awarded

At the July regular meeting of The American Legion Post 370 Clark Pointer, former American Legion State Commander, presented the “Heart of the Legion” award to Rick Henry and Ed Pennington. Henry, Apple Core Commander, for over 30 years and was awarded a certificate of appreciation. The Apple Core was nationally recognized and received numerous […]

July 17th Online Edition

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Vandalia Police Arrest Six In Connection With Shooting

Vandalia Police Chief Chris Hammann says an investigation is ongoing and more charges are pending following an alleged shooting that took place last week. So far six people have been arrested and charged in the incident. Vandalia Police responded to a report of property damage at South School Park on Friday, July 6. It was […]

Vandalia Area Fair Wraps Up Great Event!

The Vandalia Area Fair wrapped up three days of fun and family activities on Saturday night. Above: former Vandalia Fire Chief Charlie Scrogin, right, is pictured with Terry Joe Holt in Vandalia’s very first fire truck, owned by Shannon Culwell Jr., during the Vandalia Area Fair Parade on Thursday, July 5. The parade kicked off the […]

Henderson Bust Dedication Draws Large Fourth Of July Crowd On Final Day Of Louisiana Bicentennial Celebration

May the State long remember him and erect a memorial to him!” -F.A. Sampson, The Missouri Historical Review, July 1913 (written three months after John B. Henderson’s death). A dedication of the bust memorializing John Brooks Henderson kicked off the final day of the Louisiana Bicentennial celebration on Wednesday, July 4. A large crowd gathered […]

YMCA Closes Bowling Green Pool For Training Following Incident

Pool Reopens With Normal Hours Tuesday The city swimming pool in Bowling Green was closed on Monday, July 9, as YMCA staff held meetings to go over training following an incident that took place over the weekend. Emergency services were called on Saturday after a two-year-old boy fell into the pool and was submerged. YMCA […]

Wallace Wins First Place In 2018 Focus On Missouri Photo Contest

Clara Wallace of Vandalia brought home first place honors from the 2018 Focus On Missouri Agriculture Photo Contest with her “Good Morning” photo. Clara’s photo took top prize in the 12 and under children’s barnyard category. She is the daughter of Chad and Annie Wallace. “The beauty and diversity of Missouri agriculture has been perfectly […]

July 10th Online Edition

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Darnell Butler

Darnell Butler, 83, of Louisiana died Monday, July 2, 2018 in Louisiana. Funeral services were at 1 p.m., Saturday at First Baptist Church in Louisiana. The Rev. Dale Beasley and the Rev. Mark Sheppard officiated. Burial was at Riverview Cemetery in Louisiana. Visitation was from 4-8 p.m., Friday at Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana. She […]

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