Today's News

Jerry and Karen Little of Hewitt, Texas, formerly of Vandalia, were surprised with a celebration of their 50th wedding anniversary on May 20 at Ponderosa Steakhouse in Vandalia.
Fifty family members and friends were present for the celebration, which was organized by the couple’s children, Debbie Little Smith and David Little.
The Littles were married on June 16, 1962, in Vandalia.

Mr. and Mrs. John Truitt of rural Shobonier will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary this Sunday.
John Truitt and Marilyn Meseke were married on June 17, 1962, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church in Vandalia.

Letter carriers food drive nets 2,400 lbs.

Members of the National Association of Letter Carriers at the Vandalia Post Office recently held a food drive.
The annual event is part of the nation’s oldest one-day food drive, which helps individuals and families who depend on alternative food sources.

Members of the local chapter of the Modern Woodmen of America recently helped beautify downtown Vandalia by planting flowers and spreading mulch in the flower beds around the Little Red Caboose in the municipal parking lot at the intersection of Fifth and Johnson streets.