Emergency Agencies in Audrain County worked together today [Friday] to educate students at Van-Far High School about driving safety. The docu-drama brought to life the reality of traffic crashes. After the students witnessed a mock accident, Sergeant Scott White with the Missouri State Highway Patrol gave a presentation on the patrol’s initiative “Don’t Violate the […]
Fans of the Van-Far Indians have arrived at JQH Arena in Springfield.
A Mexico man was arrested after a car crash early yesterday [Tuesday] morning just east of Farber. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 31 Manuel Dominguez Cortes failed to negotiate a turn and lost control going off the right side of the road and striking a tree. He was taken by ambulance to Hannibal Regional […]
High School football happened around the state last night. Here are some results: Blair Oaks took down Eldon 49 to 6 Booneville beat School of the Osage 41 to 7 Bowling Green fell to South Callaway 50 to 6 Versailles shut out California 38 to nothing Centralia defeated Brookfield 18 to 6 [A] Clopton-Elsberry beat […]
A Mexico woman will be appearing in an Audrain County Court after an arrest yesterday (Sunday) in Vandalia. According to police 19 year old Courtny R. Mayfield was pulled over by Vandalia Police on West U.S. Highway 54 near Industrial Drive for a lane violation. Officers learned that Mayfield’s license was revoked. She was released […]
The Mexico Audrain County Library District has a new director. Longtime employee Christal Bruner has been selected for the position. Bruner says as director she would like to expand the library’s presence on social media. Bruner will also oversee Martinsburg, Ladonnia, Vandalia, and Farber. She officially stepped into her role last week.
Election Results from Tuesday: Centralia voters chose Harvey Million Jr. and Russell Dutton to serve on the school board for a three year term. Erle Bennett won a 2 year term on the school board. The Centralia water and sewer bond passed with 87 percent of yes votes. Landon Magley defeated Art Dollens for Centralia […]
A Farber woman is facing multiple charges after a search of her residence turns up marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office reports a arresting 28 year old Desiree S. Griggsby after a search warrant was executed yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon at her residence in Farber in the 200 block of East Franklin Street. […]
The Van-Far School District will have a parade this (Thursday) afternoon for the Class 2 State Champions Boys Basketball team. Kim Pafford Van-Far High School Principal says the parade will be taking place at 4:30. The team will also be recognized by the school board after the recognition ceremony at the high school.
A commissioned Farber police officer will be appearing in a St. Charles County Court tomorrow (Tuesday) to begin a jury trial on charges of patronizing prostitution. Online records indicate Brandon Bumbales was arrested on December 4th last year by the Foristell Police Department. According to the Vandalia Leader Brandon Bumbales is the son of current […]
