Vandals fight off Comets; now 6-0
Friday’s matchup between Vandalia and Greenville was proof that when the two rivals meet up, season records can be thrown out the window. Vandalia entered the game with a 5-0 record, which made them eligible for the IHSA playoffs, and Greenville was 3-2, with hopes of still making the playoffs. And while the Comets stuck…
Read MoreInk Cap Tattoos: For a Love of Art
BY MARK HOSKINS Humans have been inking their skin for millennia whether it be for cultural or religious symbolism or simply for artistic expression. Once considered taboo within American culture, tattoos have become common place in the 21st century. And now, one woman is bringing her love for the art of tattooing to downtown St.…
Read MoreMildred Louise Wolf
Mildred Louise Wolf departed this earthly life and entered into eternal glory to be with her Savior Jesus Christ on September 30, 2025 at the age of ninety-five years, ten months and nineteen days. The visitation will be at Gieseking Funeral Home on Friday, October 3, 2025 from 5-7 p.m. The Reverend Marcus Manley will…
Read MoreG. Roger Asplin
G. Roger Asplin, of Altamont, IL, went to be with his savior Jesus Christ on October 3, 2025. He was born in Neillsville, WI on May 29th, 1946, to Hubert Asplin and Vivian (Kinslow) Asplin. He and his 4 brothers grew up in the Moorhead, MN area. Roger attended Moorhead High School for 3 years…
Read MoreKaren Beasley-McCart, 78, Columbus, IN
Karen Beasley-McCart, 78, of Columbus, IN, passed away peacefully at home on October 4, 2025. Karen was born on November 17, 1946, to the late LeRoy Hart and Jean (Bush) McAuliffe. Karen graduated from Oldenburg Academy and Indiana State University before earning her Master’s Degree from Indiana University. She spent over 36 years as a…
Read MorePatsy Loretta Van Hoose, 82, Mulberry Grove
Patsy Loretta Van Hoose, 82, of Mulberry Grove, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 2, 2025, at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield. A graveside service will be held at 10 am, Friday, October 10, 2025, at McInturff Cemetery in rural Vandalia. Pastor Tracy Zimmerman will be officiating. Patsy was born November 27, 1942, in Stoddard…
Read MoreSeth Matthew Smith, 43, Vandalia
Seth Matthew Smith, age 43, of Vandalia, passed away on Friday, September 19, 2025 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, IL. Seth was born December 8, 1981 the son of Mickey “Mick” Gene Smith and Dana Lynn Smith. He served the country honorably in the United States Navy, and was deployed on the Arabian Sea…
Read MorePatti Michele Adams Bohner, 66, Vandalia
Patti Michele Adams Bohner, 66, of Vandalia, IL passed away on October 1, 2025 in Glen Carbon, IL. Patti was born in Vandalia, the daughter of Don and Diane Engelhardt Adams. Patti graduated in 1977 as salutatorian from Vandalia Community High School, then went on to Butler University and Eastern Illinois University, earning a degree…
Read MoreChurch under construction
The Vera Baptist Church is under construction. The building project is under the supervision of Brickyard Builders LLC out of St. Elmo whose co-owners are Brandy Reiss and Landon Feezel. Above: New sanctuary construction has started. Right: The bell is being taken down and will find it’s new home…
Read More‘History of American Pies’ to explore culinary history at the Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site
The Vandalia Statehouse State Historic Site in Fayette County will host a culinary historian exploring the diverse and changing history of pies in the United States on Saturday, October. 4. Catherine Lambrecht will present her program, ‘History of American Pies’ at 2 p.m. at the historic site. The event,…
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