Business

Wayne Adams, a veteran salesman for phone directories in South Central Illinois, has joined The Leader-Union as an advertising sales representative.

Patoka native Drew Baldridge continues to advance his country music career.

He recently performed at the Effingham County Fair in Altamont. During his career, he has shared the stage with artists such as Alabama, Phil Vassar, Montgomery Gentry and Justin Moore.

Leader-Union wins two awards in IPA

The Leader-Union won two awards in the annual contest conducted by the Illinois Press Association.
The first award was a second place in the photo series category for a photo page on the fundraising concert performed by the Vandalia Community High School Band in early 2013. Publisher Dave Bell shot the photos and Managing Editor Rich Bauer did the layout for the page.

The Red Door resale shop recently held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new location at 610 W. Gallatin St. in downtown Vandalia.

Formerly located in the 200 block of North Fifth Street, the store now has more room to display its clothing, handmade crafts and art, and household items. The business is owned by Carrie Tomlinson and Kelly Eyman.