St Elmo School Board Approves FY26 Budget
BY MARK HOSKINS The St. Elmo Community Unit School District #202 had their fiscal year 2026 budget approved by the Board of Education last week. The school board met for their monthly meeting as well as a budget hearing on September 22. The budget that was approved was first…
Read MoreVandalia Bowl
TUESDAY NIGHT LADIES 9/23/2025 TEAM STANDINGS 1 ALLEY CATS 23-12 2 MARIE’S GIRLS 21-14 3 DESIGN ONE 17-18 4 S & S URETHANE 9-26 TEAM SCRATCH GAME 607 MARIE’S 603 DESIGN ONE 545 S & S TEAM SCRATCH SERIES 1758 DESIGN ONE 1674 MARIE’S 1570 S & S INDIVIDUAL SCRATCH GAME 224 DEBBIE LOVALL 202…
Read MoreSports Roundup
HS BASEBALL Jayce Gillespie tossed a two-hitter as Brownstown/St. Elmo edged Odin/Patoka/Sandoval in the championship game of the MTC/EIC Tournament on Thursday at Greenville University. Logan Lach contributed one of the team’s two RBI’s, with Zayden Gillespie driving in the other run. BSE – Voelker 1-3; J Gillespie 1-2, double; Lach 1-2, RBI; Powell 1-1;…
Read MoreVandals smack Miners to go to 5-0
By Rich Bauer Vandalia scored early and often in smacking Gillespie to remain atop the South Central Conference with an unblemished record. Vandals quarterback Qwentyn Stombaugh hooked up with Kohnor Depew on a 21-yard scoring play 3½ minutes into the game and Cole Durbin’s extra-point kick put Vandalia up 7-0. They went up 21-0 by…
Read MoreLions Club to hold 83rd Annual Halloween Parade
On October 23rd the Vandalia Lions Club will hold its 83rd Annual Halloween Parade. The theme this year is “Back to the 50’s.” David Harris will serve as the Grand Marshall for the parade that starts at 7pm at the Fayette County Court House. Parade registration starts at 5pm…
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-Mobile office hours for Congresswoman Mary Miller will be on October 14th from 11am to 2pm at the Vandalia Evans Public Library. -St. Louis Shriners Children’s Hospital will hold a free childrens pre-screening clinic. The screening will be held from 9am to 11am, Saturday October 18th at the Vandalia Temperance Lodge #16. 612…
Read MoreMeals On Wheels Of C.E.F.S.
October 1st to October 7th -Wednesday Oct 1- Grilled Chicken Tenderloin, Cheesy Rice w/Broccoli, Hot Stewed Tomatoes, Fruit Cocktail and Whole Grain Bread. -Thursday Oct 2- Ham & Beans, Cole Slaw, Beets, Peaches and Corn Bread. -Friday Oct 3- Turkey, Mashed Potatoes, Brussels Sprouts, Whole Grain Roll and Pumpkin Mousse. -Monday…
Read MoreLetter to the Editor
Back in the 1960’s and 70’s when I was growing up it was fashionable for young men to have long hair. The guys back then wanted hair styles like the Beatles rock band. Unfortunately for my brothers and I we had a militant father that believed in hair cuts. Every week we…
Read MoreVandalia City Council meeting held
DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent -Under Announcement & Concerns, There was a question from Building & Grounds Chair Andy Lester about the washout situation over on Coles Street, just off Fillmore Street. Department Head of Streets James Jackson answered, “We’ve got the materials.” Dana Miller Leskera displayed a 1’X1’ granite…
Read MoreBernadine “Bernie” Helen Ray, 104
Bernadine “Bernie” Helen Ray, age 104, passed away Monday September, 29, 2025 at Fayette County Hospital L.T.C. in Vandalia. She was born September 18, 1921 the daughter of John Robert Peyton and Alta Fern (Idleman) Peyton in Maroa, IL. She married Albert Lee Ray on December 27, 1941 in St. Louis. He passed away August…
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