The City of Vandalia is pleased to announce that Logan Benjamin has been selected as the city’s new police chief, replacing Chief Chris Hammann. The incoming police chief will be responsible for continuing the community’s high level of policing services as well as providing an important perspective on the city’s management team. Benjamin has been […]
The entire staff at the Twin Pike Family YMCA are extremely greatful for all who have donated to the Renew, Refresh, Revitalize Capital Campaign thus far. Interim Executive Director, Kara Viorel reminds everyone that the beginning of 2019 is a great time to take advantage of tax credits available by contributing to the Renew, Refresh, […]
Tied at thirty entering the fourth, the Clopton Hawks dominated the final eight minutes of the MSHSAA Class 2, District 5 Championship game to beat the Paris Lady Coyotes 52-38. Clopton advanced to the Class 2 Sectional on Wednesday against coach Kelsea Dorsey and her Knox County Eagles. The Hawks hit four three point shots […]
Van-Far swept the EMO Speech Tournament on Saturday, Feb. 23 at Clopton High School coming in first as a team with 169 points. The second place team had 29 points. Van-Far students won every event. Van-Far students placing include: Emma Wood – Prose, Trevor Winders – Original Oratory, Harley Young – Storytelling, Harley Young/Trevor Winders […]
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Pick up this week’s print edition of The People’s Tribune for a special FFA Week Section featuring FFA Chapters from Bowling Green, Clopton, Louisiana, Silex and Van-Far.
Bobcats Upset In District Opener The (3) Bowling Green Bobcats were eliminated in a heartbreaking opening round game against (6) Winfield in the Class 3 District 8 Tournament on Monday, Feb. 18. A back-and-forth battle came down to the final minute but the Warriors were able to hit key free throws and hand on for […]
Massman Construction and the entire Champ Clark Bridge team invite the public to the monthly update meeting Saturday, Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. in Riverview Park in Louisiana (weather permitting). An update will be given on construction progress on the new Champ Clark Bridge. This is an informal meeting and attendees are encouraged to ask […]
Area residents are invited to come and take part in Pike County Memorial Hospital’s annual Heart Wise Health Fair that will take place on Tuesday, Feb. 26. The event will take place in the hospital’s Cardiopulmonary Department and will be held starting at 7 a.m. and will end at 10 a.m. It’s important to note […]
The postseason has started for high school basketball. Bowling Green teams are competing in Class 3 District 8 at Montgomery County while Clopton, Louisiana, Silex and Van-Far teams are in the Class 2 District 5 tournament at Elsberry. Above, the top-seeded Clopton Lady Hawks get pumped before their opening round game against (8) Louisiana on […]
