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Yagow Hikes the Ice Age Trail

September 21, 2023

Jim Yagow (70), born and raised in rural St. Elmo, has hiked the National Scenic Ice Age Trail in Wisconsin. He completed the trail on September 9, 2023 by hiking the final mile with his wife (Jan), 10 grandchildren and their parents. The nearly 1,200-mile footpath roughly follows the end moraines of Wisconsin’s most…

City approves TIF recommendation for Forging Our Future project

September 21, 2023

The Vandalia City Council passed an ordinance Monday night permitting TIF funds for District 203 Forging Our Future project. Vandalia District 203 unveiled its campaign efforts earlier this year, which calls for the purchase of a nearby building to be refurbished into a new wrestling and fitness center as its first project. Other projects include…

SCJH girls softball advances to state

September 21, 2023

The South Central Junior High School girls softball team has advanced to the state finals. The Lady Falcons, now 18-2, will now face Pontiac St. Mary’s, 24-1, on Friday at 1:30 p.m. at Champions Fields in Normal. South Central made it to the Elite Eight in Class 1A after capturing the regional and sectional…

Submitted Photo Vandalia defeated Greenville last week in the annual Volley for the Cure contest at Greenville.

Photo: Volley For the Cure

September 21, 2023

Photos by Rich Bauer Vandals Bryce Hartlieb (69), Kaden Tidwell (56) and Conner Thierry (14) converge on the Southwestern quarterback during Friday's win. Tidwell recovered two fumbles and Hartlieb one in the game.

Vandals pound SW to go to 3-1

September 21, 2023

Vandalia took advantage of numerous Southwestern turnovers early in Friday’s contest in building up a quick lead for the second week in a row. The 41-19 win at Piasa boosted the Vandals’ record to 3-1, and this week, they host North Mac. Vandalia quarterback Andrew Kelly rushed for 26 carries on 217 yards and four…

Vandalia Community High School Parade set for Oct. 5

September 15, 2023

The Homecoming Parade will be held at the Vandalia Community High School and will take place on October 5th at 1:30 pm. Email completed form to akamplain@vandals203.org or fax to (618)283-9855 @ attention Amanda Kamplain. The registration form can be found here. SAFETY REGULATIONS: Reckless or dangerous driving will not be tolerated. No participant can…

Beccue resentenced to 30 years for second degree murder

September 13, 2023

Updated: 9-15-23 with correction A former St. Peter man convicted in the 2017 shooting death of Joshua Smith has been resentenced to the maximum 30 years for second degree murder. Alexander Beccue, 30, appeared in Fayette County Court Monday afternoon for the re-sentencing hearing, along with his defense attorney Edward Deters. Beccue was arrested…