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Memorial Day Service: Bridging the Generation Gap

Memorial Day · Vandalia

Memorial Day Service: Bridging the Generation Gap

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Patoka 4th Quarter Honor Roll

Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia

Patoka 4th Quarter Honor Roll

High Honor Roll -Grade 3: Chesni Adams, Reese Carbaugh, Paislee Dial, Mila Helms, Aubree Leidner, and Brynley Martin -Grade 4: Joshua Buonaura, Drake Carbaugh, Grant Eddy, Max Goldsboro, Peyton Hyde, and Knox Kuhn -Grade 5: Hunnar Murfin and Avery Papp -Grade 6: Burke Belcher, Nolan Eddy, Adley Martin, and Mabree Phelps -Grade 7: Claire Barnes, Lillian Becker, and Lemmy Kuhn -Grade 8: Kaylarae Harwell, Kari Meyer, and Abigail Murray …Read Article

Inviting Illinoisans to reflect on statesmanship in the Prairie State

Ronald Reagan · Vandalia

Inviting Illinoisans to reflect on statesmanship in the Prairie State

By JIM EDGAR and JOHN SHAW American politics is as contentious now as it has been in any recent period in our history. As a response to this acrimony and conflict, it is tempting to turn off the TV, stop reading the newspaper, put down the phone, and forget about politics and government. However, we offer another suggestion: Let’s all take a deep breath and shift our focus closer to home. Let’s examine the constructive things t…Read Article

Meals On Wheels Of C.E.F.S.

June 4th – June 10th -Wednesday June 4- Fried Chicken, Potato Salad, Carrots, Hot Apple Crisp and Biscuit. -Thursday June 5- Swedish Meatballs, Mashed Potatoes, Corn, Apricots and Whole Grain Roll. -Friday June 6- BBQ Pulled Pork on Whole Grain Bun, Au Gratin Potatoes, 4 Bean Salad and Baked Apples. -Monday June 9- Sweet and Sour Chicken w/Pineapple over Rice, Steamed Broccoli and Jell-O w/Fruit Cocktail. -Tuesday June 10- Grilled Pork…Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Conxxus Holds Open House

Conxxus held an Open House at Charters Patio on May 20th. Pictured: Front Row (L to R) Mary Woolen, De Anna Kraay, Jill Tarkington, Wendy Navel. Back Row (L to R) Thomas Quick, Wayne Woolen and Lance Gahimer The post Conxxus Holds Open House appeared first on The Leader Union.Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Jack Byrkit Johnston, 87, Vandalia

Jack Byrkit Johnston, 87, of Vandalia, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025. Visitation will be held from 9 AM to 11 AM on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at First United Methodist Church in Vandalia. A memorial service will follow with Pastor Curtis Flake officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested memorials be made to First United Methodist Church of Vandalia, Coldwater Conservation Foundation (c/o Tom Whitaker, 214 Peeke Avenue, Kirkwood,…Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

‘Simon Says: A New Look at Philippians 3:17-4:1’

By Rev. Kevin Kriesel Pastor, Farina and Patoka UMCs As the Second Sunday in Lent slides behind us, I am reminded that the kids at Patoka’s Wednesday evening SPY (Savior Praising Youth) program love to play Simon Says as they wait for their parents to pick them up at the end of the night. So, we’re going to play a little game of Simon Says, starting right now. So, if everyone could please stand up, or imagine that you are standing up, or maybe r…Farina · Farina Read Article

Frances E. Washburn, 86, of Vandalia

Frances E. Washburn, 86, of Vandalia, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 26, 2025 at SBL Fayette County Hospital Long Term Care. A Funeral Service will be held at 11 AM, Friday, May 30, 2025 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia with Rev. John Heicher officiating. Interment will follow in Fairlawn Cemetery, Vandalia. Visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 PM, Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Hohlt & File Funeral Home, Vandalia and one hour prior to…Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Vandalia City Council Swears in Council Member

DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent At the May 21 Vandalia City Council meeting, a re-elected Council Member who was unable to attend the last meeting was sworn in. Mike Hobler of Ward #3 has been on the City Council for 28 years. Lee Beckman, of Milano & Grunloh Engineers presented an update of the Engineer’s Report, which included: •Randolph Street Upgrades –waiting for rebar & other material which will hopefully arrive in July…Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

VCHS-Summa Cum Laude GPA-3.8-4.0

Faith DuPlayee Sophia McNealy Sadie Smith Sophia Krueger Carlie Graumenz Gracie Craig Kiera Givens Mackenzie Emerick Sarina Blackburn Ava Satterthwaite Kennedy Schaal Abigail Tate Noah Calhoun Tyson Waughtel Madison Reeder Alivia Wehrle Jay Keck Makaylin Gibson Laney Dunn-Swyers Lillian Cable Gabriella Estime Lillian Gray Emma Warner The post VCHS-Summa Cum Laude GPA-3.8-4.0 appeared first on The Leader Union.Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

City Pool Manager Discusses a Possible Solution to Damaged Pool

DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent At the Vandalia Park Board meeting Tuesday, May 13, Vandalia Swimming Pool Manager Lisa Robbins expressed her dismay at the probability that the pool will not be able to open this year. She stated that while the swimmers who can drive or have rides from parents can get to pools which are out of Fayette County; most of the Vandalia Pool’s swimmers get to Vandalia’s Pool on foot or by bicycle. As reported in the…Swimming · Vandalia Read Article

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