Jan 29, 2025 · Valentines Day is a time to let people know they are loved and that you are thinking of them. This is the inspiration behind his Valentines for Seniors program, where he and his staff deliver cards and letters to nursing homes …

Jan 29, 2025 · Obituaries - The Leader Union ... Area Obituaries

Jan 29, 2025 · The hall of heroes has welcomed home a fallen brother. Paul Byrnes (Bear), age 76, of Bingham, passed away suddenly on January 20th, 2025. Paul was born in Chicago to Charles and Anne Marie Byrnes. After graduating from Crete-Monee High School, Paul enlisted in the U.S. Army, where he served two ...

2 days ago · Vandals wrestling coach Jason Clay reaches milestone with win last week By RICH BAUER Vandalia wrestling coach Jason Clay is always hesitant to talk about his own successes, focusing instead on the wrestlers who make that success happen. But, last week, Clay got a little emotional when the focus was on him for reaching a…

Jan 29, 2025 · 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.

Jan 15, 2025 · At 8:05 on Thursday morning, the Vandalia School District received a phone call that pipe bombs were placed around the schools. Dr. Jennifer Garrison, Vandalia Superintendent of Schools confirmed the threat and said that Vandalia Police Chief Jeff Ray was contacted along with Fayette County Sheriff Ronnie Stevens. They, in turn, contacted the FBI and…

Dec 24, 2024 · -Chadron State College has announced the students on the Fall 2024 President’s and Dean’s Lists. The President’s List consists of students with a 4.0 cumulative grade point average on a 4.0 scale. Students met the requirements for the Dean’s List by earning at least a 3.5 cumulative grade ...

Dec 4, 2024 · DEBORAH SIMCOX Correspondent Preceding November’s regular Board of Education meeting was a Public Hearing regarding the intent of the Board to sell $3,200,000 School Fire Prevention and Safety Bonds and $2,000,000 Working Cash Fund Bonds. This was the last opportunity for the Public to ask questions and to …

Twenty Vandalia Community High School students were initiated into the school’s National Honor Society chapter last Wednesday. The inductees are: Sarina Blackburn, Lillian Cable, Gracie Craig, Makenzie Emerick, Carlie Graumenz, Jay Keck, Ashley Leidner, Sophia McNealy, Kennedy Schaal, Abigail Tate, Sophie Bowers, Noah Calhoun, Faith DuPlayee, Kiera Givens, Sophia Harrison, Sophia Krueger ...

Nov 6, 2024 · By Tony Angeloni Editor Mayor Ricky J. Gottman has informed the Leader Union that he will not seek a 7th term as Vandalia Mayor. Mayor Gottman has released a statement that is as follows. After almost 32 years of service to the City of Vandalia, 8 years as an Alderman and these last 24 years…