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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Funeral services for John Lee Lewis of Bowling Green were at 1 p.m., Thursday at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry. Abby Hall of Smith Chapel officiated with burial in Greenwood Cemetery in Clarksville. Visitation was from noon until the time of funeral services at 1 p.m., Thursday at Carter-Ricks Funeral Home in Elsberry. Mr. Lewis, […]
A Mass of Christian Burial for Lawrence Hubert “Babe” Thomas, 95, of Laddonia was at 11 a.m., Wednesday, Feb. 20, 2019 at St. John’s Catholic Church in Laddonia with Fr. Jason Doke officiating. Burial with full military honors was in St. Brendan’s Cemetery. Visitation was from 10 a.m. until the time of the service at […]
Glen E. Pargeon, 90, of Bowling Greendied Monday, Feb. 18, 2019 at Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia with his family by his side. Collier Funeral Home in Louisiana was in charge of cremation rites. A Celebration of Life was held at 3 p.m., Saturday at the Refuge Church in Bowling Green. Glen was born April […]
Sammy William Ellis, 79, of New Hartford died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 at his residence. A private family celebration of life will be held at a later date. Bibb-Veach Funeral Homes in Bowling Green are in charge of cremation rites. Sammy was born June 12, 1939 in Laddonia, the son of Arthur William and Essie […]
Edith Agnes Bauer, 85, of Silex died Tuesday, Feb. 19, 2019 in St. Louis. Funeral services were at 11 a.m., Saturday at St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Millwood with Fr. Charles Tichacek officiating. Burial was in St. Alphonsus Cemetery. Visitation was at 9:30 a.m., Saturday at the church with a rosary at 10:30 a.m. She […]
