The Louisiana Area Historical Museum was recently recognized at a ceremony by the Pike County Chapter of the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution for the community service provided by the museum over the course of its 25 years of existence. Cindy Blaylock, Chapter Regent, presented a certificate to members of the […]
When one of America’s greatest writers wanted a monumental legal change, he turned to one of the nation’s most astute politicians. Mark Twain and Champ Clark became friends after the author campaigned so well for better copyright law that the legislator called him “the prince of lobbyists.” Members and guests of Champ Clark Honey Shuck […]
Large Loads Have New Place To Pull Off To Cross Champ Clark Bridge All wide loads needing to cross the U.S. Route 54 Champ Clark Bridge in Louisiana, have new locations to pull off and wait for law enforcement escorts due to work at the intersection of U.S. 54 and Missouri Route 79, in conjunction with […]
The road work at the intersection of Highway 54 and Highway 79 in Louisiana is entering the final phase of the project, which includes resurfacing of the road. The southern leg of the intersection of Highway 54 and Route 79 will close each day until Friday, Nov. 3 as the contractor begins resurfacing. Signs will […]
The Louisiana Community Betterment Association recognized the winners of this year’s Adult and Youth Leadership Award recipients at the Missouri Community Betterment Conference and Banquet held on Sunday and Monday, Oct. 15- 16 in Columbia. The 54th Annual Conference included speakers from the Missouri Department of Economic Development, University of Missouri Extension, as well as […]
The Vandalia Recreation Corporation will be hosting the official groundbreaking ceremony for the Eastern Missouri Family YMCA on Nov. 2. The groundbreaking will occur at 11 a.m., at the project site located at 309 South Main in Vandalia. Following the ceremony, Spare Time Bowl and Grill, located at 1201 Hwy. P in Vandalia, will host […]
On Thursday, Oct. 19 the Vandalia Police Department executed a search warrant in the 500 block of East Hwy. 54. The search warrant was obtained for the residence from a previous call during the day when Officers made contact with the residents and smelled a strong odor of marijuana emanating from the residence. Amounts of […]
During the morning hours of Tuesday, Oct. 17, the East Central Drug Task Force assisted by the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Vandalia Police Department served a search warrant in the 100 block of North Jefferson Street, in Vandalia. As a result of the search warrant officers arrested two […]
The Noix Creek Bridge on Missouri Route 79 in Louisiana is now expected to open early next week, depending on the weather. “Once we have good weather, we have to wait until we have the appropriate strength of the concrete that has been poured,” said Missouri Department of Transportation Area Engineer Brian Haeffner. The Buffalo […]
The City of Vandalia is pleased to welcome Albsmeyer Electric, Inc., to the Vandalia community. Albsmeyer Electric Inc., of Payson, Ill., has agreed to purchase 3.1 acres in the Vandalia Industrial Park, on which a 6,400 square foot building will be constructed within a year. From this facility, Albsmeyer Electric will be offering the sales […]
