Bennie L. Sloan, 71, died Friday, Sept. 22, 2017 at Evelyn’s Hospice House in St. Louis after a courageous battle with cardiovascular disease. A private burial service will be held at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, where he will be laid to rest with his late wife, Debi. Bennie is survived by his children, BJ Sloan […]
Patricia Lee “Patty” Tophinke, 68, of Bowling Green died Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017 at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton. A Mass of Christian Burial was held at 10 a.m., Saturday at St. Clement Catholic Church in Bowling Green with the Rev. Jason T. Doke, S.T.L. officiating. Burial was in St. Clement Cemetery. Visitation was from 4-8 […]
Richard “Dick” Butler, 84, of Vandalia died Thursday, Sept. 28, 2017 at University of Missouri Hospital-Columbia. A Mass of Christian Burial was held 10 a.m., Monday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Vandalia with the Rev. Jason T. Doke S.T.L. officiating. Burial was at 1 p.m., Monday at St. Clement Cemetery with Military Honors. Visitation […]
Jerome David “Jerry” Strain of rural Vandalia died Monday, Sept. 25, 2017 at home surrounded by his family. Per his request he was cremated and no services were held. Jerry was born June 19, 1939 in Oakland, Calif., the son of Jerome Chamberlain and Edna Miller Strain. He married Linda Lutz Andrews on Jan. 28, 1977 in […]
A Mass of Christian burial for Rosella Agnes Marie Bahr, 87, of Vandalia, will be at 10 a.m., Wednesday at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Vandalia with Father Jason Doke officiating. Burial will be in Vandalia Cemetery. Visitation will be Tuesday from 5-7 p.m., with rosary service at 7 p.m., at the church. Arrangements are […]
2017 MSHSAA Class 2, District 6 Softball Tournament Site: Elsberry High School Opening Round – Thursday, October 5th 4:30 PM – (3)Wright City Wildcats 6, (6)Duchesne Pioneers 3 6:15 PM – (4)Trinity Catholic Titans 11, (5)Lutheran St. Charles Cougars 10 F/8 Bye – (1)Bowling Green LadyCats Bye – (2)Elsberry Indians Semifinal Round – Saturday, October […]
2017 MSHSAA Class 1, District 7 Softball Tournament Site: New Haven High School Opening Round – Wednesday, October 4th 4:00 PM – (3)Silex Owls 13, (6)Wellsville-Middletown Tigers 0 6:00 PM – (4)New Haven Shamrocks 17, (5)Community R-VI Trojans 4 Bye – (1)Clopton Hawks Bye – (2)Van-Far Indians Semifinal Round – Thursday, October 5th 4:00 PM […]
2017 MSHSAA Class 2, District 7 Softball Tournament Site: Monroe City High School Opening Round – Wednesday, October 4th 4:00 PM – (4)Clark County Indians 13, Louisiana Bulldogs 3 6:00 PM – (3)Monroe City Panthers 17, (6)Mark Twain Tigers 2 Bye – (1)Palmyra Panthers Bye – (2)Highland Cougars Semifinal Round – Thursday, October 5th 4:00 […]
It was a hot one at Vandalia Prairie Day, but folks braved the heat and enjoyed a day of fun and activities. The parade kicked off the festivities and following the parade Donley Morris, of Vandalia, was given the honor of being named the 2017 Heritage Prairie Farmer which is given annually. Find more on […]
The City of Vandalia has hired Darren Berry as city administrator by a unanimous vote from the Board of Aldermen on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The search included advertising statewide and regionally with the board ultimately reviewing applications and hiring a life-long resident of the area. Berry has been involved in the Vandalia community in various […]
