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Jan 22, 2025 · DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent Although the Public has many questions and opinions about the construction of a new Fayette County Courthouse & Jail, only one Resident (whose Letter to the Editor appeared in the December 26, 2024, edition of this newspaper) attended the Public Building Commission on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
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Wrestlers get 3 more wins; now 34-1 - The Leader Union
1 day ago · Vandalia 67, Beardstown 6 106 pounds – Double forfeit 113 – Aidan Evans wins by fall, 1:19 120 – Preston Waughtel wins by fall 1:19 126 – Tyson Waughtel wins by fall, 1:47 132 – Brody Matthews wins by tech fall, 15-1 138 – Deon Moore wins …
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1 day ago · VANDALIA MID-WINTER CLASSIC Vandalia took fifth-place, defeating Mattoon, 42-36. Effingham defeated Hillsboro to win the championship. Avery Wolfe of Effingham was the tournament MVP. Other all-tournament team members are Sidney Donaldson of Effingham, Ella Greenwood of Hillsboro, Amilli Dugans of Wesclin and Jordan Kessler of Salem. In the fifth-place game, Whitehead led the Lady Vandals…
Superintendent Garrison addresses incidents at District #203 …
1 day ago · DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent At the Thursday, January 16 Vandalia Community Unit District #203 meeting, Superintendent Jennifer Garrison acknowledged the Staff’s response and attitudes during the incidents of the bus accident and of the bomb threat, and the transportation department including the bus drivers, maintenance, and custodial staff. Garrison noted that the Office Staff was “always…
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Earl Allen Wernsman, son of the late Everett and Eleanor Marie Johnson Wernsman, was born November 4, 1935, in Marion County, Illinois. He died peacefully in his home on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
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Jan 22, 2025 · DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent Although the Public has many questions and opinions about the construction of a new Fayette County Courthouse & Jail, only one Resident (whose Letter to the Editor appeared in the December 26, 2024, edition of this newspaper) attended the Public Building Commission on Tuesday, January 14, 2025.
New Year Means New Laws Taking Effect - The Leader Union
Dec 24, 2024 · The new year means that some new protections will be taking effect in Illinois workplaces starting January 1, 2025. Workers will be getting a raise as the minimum wage increases by $1 per hour from $14 to $15. The minimum wage for tipped workers will rise to $9 per hour and youth workers (under 18)…
Great Day for Wrestlers - The Leader Union
Dec 11, 2024 · Boys capture CM Invite title with 7 first placers Vandalia girls place 4th at inaugural PIT By Rich Bauer Seven Vandals won championships and Tyson Waughtel was named Outstanding Wrestler as Vandalia won the Steve Bradley Civic Memorial Invite on Saturday. Winning their weight class were Max Philpot, Preston Waughtel, Tyson Waughtel, Brody Matthews,…
Vandalia City Council Meeting Notes - The Leader Union
Oct 23, 2024 · DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent A moment of silence was observed for Sgt. Bradley Clinton Schwarm, after the Pledge of Allegiance, in Monday’s City Council meeting. In Old Business, City Engineer Lee Beckman gave his progress report: • Octochem Street Project – completed, • Randolph Street Upgrades Project – the design is complete and completion is …