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City Council approves TIF recommendation for new downtown eatery
The Vandalia City Council agreed Monday night to accept the TIF recommendation and approved an ordinance for a new downtown restaurant’s redevelopment. Shelley Ledbetter had submitted a TIF application requesting funds to help purchase and renovate the Allie Mae’s Sweetery building at 615 W. Gallatin St. Ledbetter had requested $52,700 in TIF monies: $35,000 for…
Read MoreHans sentenced to 10-plus years in federal prison
A Vandalia man was sentenced last week in federal court to spend more than 10 years in prison after pleading guilty earlier this summer to drug and weapons charges. Shane Hans, 47, entered a guilty plea in July to one count of methamphetamine distribution, one count of possession with the intent to distribute meth and…
Read MoreHappy Thanksgiving! Local preschoolers offer advice on cooking tips, requests for the holiday
The Leader-Union spent a morning recently talking with local children at Bright Beginnings about the upcoming holiday to get their little perspective about cooking and spending time with loved ones. Mason LU: What do you like about Thanksgiving? Mason: I like to play with my mom and dad outside. LU: Do you know how…
Read MoreNovember proclaimed as “Jean Stombaugh” month
A local woman was honored at the Vandalia City Council meeting in recognition of her many contributions and volunteer hours that she has dedicated over the years. Mayor Ricky Gottman presented Jean Stombaugh Monday night with a proclamation naming November in her honor. He also surprised her with a key to the city. “I would…
Read MoreWhitehead named Vandalia Lions Club Teacher of the Month
Danielle Whitehead has been selected as the Vandalia Lions Club Teacher of the Month. Whitehead is in her 16th year teaching. She graduated from VHS in 1996 and has always lived in the area. She enjoys cheering on the Vandals, crafting, soap-making, being outdoors and spending time with family. Whitehead said her favorite part about…
Read MoreVandalia Halloween Costume Contest Winners
Gallery: Halloween Happenings 2022
We hope everyone had a happy Halloween! Check out our gallery from Vandalia’s Downtown’ Trick or Treat, the Vandalia Moose Trunk-or-Treat and the Fayette County YMCA’s Trunk-or-Treat.
Read MoreGallery: 2022 Vandalia Lions Club Halloween Parade
79th Annual Vandalia Lion’s Club Halloween Parade celebrates the spooky season
Last Thursday night, Gallatin Street belonged to the ghosts, goblins and skeletons as a scary array of Halloween floats, figures and other participants marched during the 79th Annual Vandalia Lions Club Halloween Parade. Triple A Tumbling’s No Bones About It featured larger-than-life skeletons and won the top prize — Ponderosa Steakhouse Award — in the…
Read MoreBlack named Halloween Parade Grand Marshal
The Grand Marshal for the 2022 Vandalia Lions Club Halloween Parade will be Dean Black, according to an announcement this week. Black moved to Fayette County in 1962, when he married his wife Elloise. He retired from ExxonMobile in 1996, and he has been described as someone who is always willing to lend a helping…
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