A proposal to build a fishing dock at the Pete Steiner Reservoir was voted down 4-2 by the Vandalia Board of Alderman at its monthly meeting on Tuesday, May 11. The reservoir, which is located in Pike County, but owned by the City of Vandalia, not only provides...
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By Brandie Gay Van-Far baseball is undergoing a fresh start this season. The team, known as the Indians, has seen significant changes compared to
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By Brandie Gay On Saturday, March 16, members from the Van-Far Chiefs Band competed in the MSHSAA District Solo Competition. Katelyn Sutton and Lexie Jones
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