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  • Ultimate Grand Supreme Queen

    Farelisse Lassor, of Vandalia, competed in the French Lick, Ind., Casino Pageant on March 31, winning the crown of Ultimate Grand Supreme Queen.

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  • VFW Auxiliary Places Veterans' Wreaths

    The Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary at Old Capitol Post 3862 in Vandalia again participated in the national Wreaths Across America program.

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  • Maas elected chaplain of U.S. Daughters of 1812

    The Kaskaskia Chapter of the United States Daughters of 1812 installed new officers during a meeting held in Greenville, on Feb. 19.

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  • House Fire
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  • News Briefs

    Soroptimists hosting widows' luncheon

    Soroptimist International of Vandalia is accepting reservations through Friday for its New Beginnings Luncheon on Saturday, June 1.
    The free event for area widows will be held from noon-2 p.m. on June 1 at St. James Lutheran Church in Vandalia.
    Reservations are required, and all ages are invited to attend. To make reservations, call Judy Wasmuth at 283-2989 by Friday.
    In addition to lunch, the event will include speakers, music and door prizes.

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  • Sheriff's Arrest Log

    The following marriage licenses have been issued by the office of Fayette County Clerk and Recorder Terri Braun:
    Tyler Joseph Westendorf
    Vandalia
    Megan Marie Cothern
    Vandalia
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    Jeremy Allen Gelsinger
    Vandalia
    Shannon Deane Chrisman
    Vandalia
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    Matthew John Hunter
    Vandalia
    Nikki Kay Bolyard
    Vandalia
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    Braden Lee Hendrickson
    St. Elmo
    Fallon Kay Reisner
    St. Elmo

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  • Calendar

    Thursday, May 23

    ✔ A Holy Cross Lutheran Church youth will hold a rummage sale from noon-6 p.m. on Thursday and from 8 a.m.-3 p.m. on Friday at the church, 726 W. Fillmore St. in Vandalia. A plastic grocery sack full of items will cost $3, and larger items will be marked.
    ✔ TOPS IL 2490 will meet from 9:30-10:30 a.m. at First Baptist Church in Ramsey. Weigh-in is from 9-9:30 a.m. For more information, contact Dovie Heaton-Bergin at 283-1729.

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  • City honors chiefs
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  • Bond is $3 million in murder for hire case

    Bond has been set at $3 million for a Farina man accused of trying to having his wife killed.
    Judge James Roberts set bond for Mark G. Fulk during a hearing in Fayette County Circuit Court last Wednesday afternoon.
    Also on Wednesday, Fulk, through his attorney Lou Viverito, pleaded not guilty to the charge of solicitation of murder for hire, a Class X felony.

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  • City, council support FS project

    After no one showed up to ask questions about or voice opinions on the plans of South Central FS to build a new facility, the Vandalia City Council unanimously approved a letter of support for that project.
    Also on Monday, the Fayette County Board gave unanimous support for the project.
    As South Central FS officials unveiled its plans for a new facility at the city’s western Interstate 70 interchange last Monday, the council agreed to hold a public hearing prior to the city council meeting on Monday.

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