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WEB5 days ago · Athlete of the Week. Posted on October 3, 2024 at 7:08 pm. Tyson Douglas, Senior Tyson Douglas is the son of Nay and Carissa Douglas and the twin of Malik. In a remarkable display of talent and dedication, Tyson Douglas has been named Athlete of the Week for Van-Far High School. Tyson, a recent transfer from Fulton High School, has...
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WEBAug 1, 2024 · Dorothy Lucille Lange. Posted on August 1, 2024 at 10:25 pm. Dorothy Lucille Lange, 93, of Flower Mound, Texas, died July 8, 2024. “Dottie” was born on Jan. 31, 1931, in St. Louis, Mo., to Berniece (Roemer) and Howard Perry, and was educated in the city’s public schools. She and her husband, Dr. Richard (“Doc”) Lange, started dating in...
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WEBTown’s new mural is named by the people. Posted on September 26, 2024 at 5:48 pm. During this year’s Aug. 10 celebration of Vandalia’s 150th, the Vandalia Area Historical Society asked attendees to vote on naming the town’s newest mural located at 100 S. Jefferson St. Overwhelmingly, the selection was “Journey Through Progress.”. It ...
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WEBAug 13, 2023 · Vandalia Aldermen make it clear that ADA was not the reason it voted down fishing dock. Posted on August 13, 2023 at 9:00 pm. A proposal to build a fishing dock at the Pete Steiner Reservoir was voted down 4-2 by the Vandalia Board of Alderman at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 11. The reservoir, which is …
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WEBAug 22, 2024 · Her rendition of “I Wanna Be A Cowboy’s Sweetheart” during the blind auditions earned her a coveted four-chair turn from the judges, marking the beginning of her incredible journey. Set to perform on the main stage at Vandalia Prairie Days, Leigh’s appearance is highly anticipated by fans and community members alike.
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WEBSep 12, 2024 · Van-Far Indians victorious in home opener against Westran. Posted on September 12, 2024 at 3:57 pm. By Brandie Gay The Van-Far Indians kicked off their season with an impressive victory against the Westran Hornets, delighting their fans who filled the stands.
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WEBJan 11, 2024 · Vandalia on the right track with its projects. Posted on December 28, 2023 at 8:27 am. By Brandie Gay Special to the Vandalia Leader Most of municipality projects are a long, drawn-out processes that have to be completed in steps.
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WEB4 days ago · During the Charter Day Celebration back in August, local barber, Harold Williams, dressed as Aaron McPike, to welcome everyone and provide some “first person” accounts of the founding of Vandalia. He reprised his McPike role for the Prairie Days celebration. By Saturday, he said, he had memorized his speech from August and …
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WEBApr 4, 2024 · Like, share and follow the Vandalia Area Historical Society on Facebook. VAHS plans on using the The Vandalia Leader, to keep everyone informed and up-to-date with the happenings for the city’s Sesquicentennial. VAHS said, “Let’s time travel and make history together. Mark your calendars for Aug. 10 and Sept. 27 – 29.”.
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WEBPosted on Thursday, November 9, 2023 at 11:26 pm. By Stan Schwartz. The Vandalia Area Historical Society, as well as members of the Vandalia community, has started planning the events to showcase Vandalia in its 150th anniversary celebration next year. Paul Ray, with the VAHS, said the group has already met several times to come up with ideas ...