Vandalia – kills-Eyman 3, Lofland 3, Whitehead 2, Daugherty 2, Miller 1; aces-Peyton 1, Eyman 1, Stewart 1; assists-Lay 10; digs-Taylor 12, Stewart 7, Lofland 5, Whitehead 4, Lay 4, Peyton 1. Vandalia ...

After a sluggish performance in the win over Greenville, Vandalia was looking to rebound with a strong performance on Friday against Staunton. The Vandals got just that, building a 49-8 lead by ...

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 ...

Three School District Boards, Sandoval, Odin, and Patoka will need to consider the possibility of conducting a feasibility study without grant money. The study was to focus on the possible ...

Bradley shared staggering figures—sports betting has generated more than $300 billion in revenue since legalization, with professional leagues now embracing partnerships and sponsorships with gambling ...

The City of Vandalia has a new Economic Development/Tourism Director. Amber Daulbaugh is back in the position she held from June 2018, to November 2021. After four years of the job being vacant, ...

Gun control is a passionate subject with supporters both sides of the issue. I personally believe in the second amendment as it’s written. But I also believe in reasonable interpretation of gun laws.

Bipartisan legislation drafted by Illinois Secretary of State Alexi Giannoulias designed to improve security at libraries and enhance safety for librarians was recently signed into law. The measure, ...

On Tuesday evening, a new Miss Effingham County Fair Queen was crowned. Of the six candidates vying for the crown, Krista Philips was ultimately handed the title at the end of an exciting pageant.

Eastern Illinois University is proud to recognize academic excellence by naming high achieving students to the Spring 2025 Dean’s List. This honor recognizes students who have achieved a GPA of 3.8 or ...

Distribution of supplies will be held at the St. James Lutheran Church, 727 W. Gallatin Street in Vandalia. Students in Fayette County receive free basic school supplies and students must be ...

Storms hit Fayette County on Sunday night and left some parts of the county under water. With totals ranging from 7 inches of rain to 13 ½ inches over a 24 hour period, the storm impacted the area ...