The first snow of the season will arrive today (Saturday) and could cause some issues. Extra traffic is expected on the roadways in mid-Missouri due to holiday travel and Mizzou football game day travel. Slick spots are expected to develop on the roadway and motorists are being advised to give yourself plenty of extra time…
The Van-Far Indians defeated Hayti 56-6 in the class one district one quarter finals of the high school playoffs on Saturday, November 9, 2024. The Van-Far offense was spearheaded in tonight’s game against Hayti by senior running back Tyson Douglas, who managed to score two touchdowns in the first quarter. This combined with a defense…
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The focus on a new hospital for Audrain County will be the main topic during the Audrain County Municipalities meeting that will take place in Martinsburg, on Monday, June 17th, 2024. Brady Dubois, CEO of Boone Health will be in attendance. Boone Health is looking for input on services wanted and needed in the county….
The Van-Far School District Board Education has selected Amy Newland as the next High School Principal for the Van-Far R1 School District. Newland is currently the Dean of Students with the Van-Far School District where she has been employed since 2023. She has previously worked as an instructional coach and elementary teacher, summer school principal…
The Van-Far R1 School District Board of Education has selected Dr. Natalie Gibson as the new superintendent for the Van-Far R1 School District. Dr. Gibson is currently the High School Principal with the Van-Far School District where she has been employed since 2023. Dr. Gibson will start her official duties on July 1, 2024. The…
The Van-Far School District will soon begin a search for a new superintendent after current superintendent John Fortney announced his resignation on Thursday, November 17, 2023. According to Mr. Fortney the Van-Far Board of Education accepted his resignation as superintendent at the conclusion of the 23-24 school year. Mr. Fortney says he and his wife…
Audrain County residents can expect to receive their 2023 property tax statements in their mailboxes in the coming weeks. Audrain County Collector of Revenue Amy LeCount says she is currently proofing the bills. LeCount is advising taxpayers to promptly review their statements and contact the office to address any concerns. Property taxes are assessed as…
Patrons of the Audrain County Regional Libraries in Mexico, Laddonia, Farber, Martinsburg and Vandalia are being advised that a system upgrade could impact online data bases this Saturday, October 28th. According to Library Director Christal Bruner a vendor that provides cloud services to the libraries will being doing a system upgrade when the libraries close…
A Vandalia woman and Farber woman have moderate injuries following a one-car accident in Pike County last night (Thursday). According to the Missouri Highway Patrol accident report it happened on US 54 westbound east of Pike County Road 462. A vehicle driven by 77-year-old Becky P. Chrisman of Vandalia hit a deer and the airbags…
