The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful for the annual Vandalia Prairie Day that was held on Saturday, Sept. 22. The event started with a parade and concluded with entertainment by local singer Travis Gibson. Above, Bill Kohl and his son, Chris, wave to people in the parade. Kohl was the recipient of the 2018 […]
Bowling Green announced their homecoming royalty during halftime of the Bobcats’ football game against South Callaway on Friday, Sept. 21. Kyle Horner and Kaylen Fisher were crowned this year’s king and queen. Find court photo on page 9 of this week’s edition. Bobcats Fall To Bulldogs In Homecoming Match A cool Friday evening, a flyover […]
Clarksville Mayor JoAnne Smiley Is Hailed By President Trump Jo Anne Smiley sees roadblocks as opportunities to make a difference through selfless hard work. The Clarksville mayor, businesswoman and retired music educator has been honored for her tireless efforts with the President’s Volunteer Service Award. It is the nation’s highest honor for volunteer service and […]
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY Deputy Juvenile Officer. The 45th Circuit Court has a grant-funded position for a Deputy Juvenile Officer in Troy, Lincoln County, Missouri. Education and Experience: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a degree in Criminal Justice Administration, Criminology, Pshychology, Sociology, Social Work or related field is preferred. Professional employment in a public or private […]
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Vandalia Rotary Club was chartered in 1943 by Rotary International. The club has been an active for 75 years giving back to the local community as well as internationally. Pictured front row (l-r): Rotary District Governor Linda Puchbauer, Dr. Stephen Hunter, Darren Berry, Teresa Stice, Donna Wilson, Rennie Davis, Ramsey Dickerman, and Terry Witte. Second […]
Clopton announced their homecoming royalty during halftime of the Clopton-Elsberry IndianHawks football game against Van-Far on Friday, Sept. 14. Seniors Matthew “Chewy” Dugan and Kaitlyn Kuntz were crowned this year’s king and queen. IndianHawks Prevail Over Van-Far In Homecoming Bout A dogfight, a shootout, a tight game was predicted as Clopton-Elsberry hosted Van-Far for Homecoming […]
The year marks the 100th anniversary for operation of the brick plant in Vandalia. The business is now owned by HarbisonWalker International but started as the Walsh Fire Clay Products Company with the first bricks being produced in July of 1918. The company’s current plant manager, T.J. Clary, noted the kilns at the operation still […]
Fundraiser Took In Over $25,500 For ‘Renew, Refresh, Revitalize’ Campaign The Twin Pike Family YMCA held the “Casino Royale” Annual Fundraising Dinner Auction last Saturday night at the YMCA facility in Louisiana The event was different from the past annual dinner auction events. This year’s event was “Renewed, Refreshed, and Revitalized” to provide more of […]
The 2018 Prairie Days in downtown Vandalia on Saturday, Sept. 22 is sure to please anyone attending with free entertainment from music to car-motorcycle shows along with Vandalia’s own Travis Gibson hitting the main stage at 8 p.m. The Eastern Audrain YMCA/ Library volunteers will kick off the day by sponsoring a 5K run at 7:30 […]
