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Van-Far Wins Big At Home Against Hayti In District Playoffs
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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Vandalia Man Wins All-Time Record Pay Day On Game Show
A Vandalia native set a new record for the highest payday on the game show Press Your Luck. The show returned with second episode of season 6 last night on ABC on Thursday, July 25, 2024. The host introduced Dylan Grimes as a personal trainer from Vandalia. Grimes is a recent Van-Far High School graduate….
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New Principal Named At Van-Far High School
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…
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Van-Far Selects Dr. Natalie Gibson As Next Superintendent
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…
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Active Investigation Underway By Audrain County Sheriff’s Office After Man Found Dead With Gun Shot Wounds In Vandalia
An investigation is underway by the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office after a man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in Vandalia during the afternoon hours of Thursday, November 30, 2023. According to a social media post from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department just after 2pm they received reports a person had been shot along…
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Van-Far School District Superintendent John Fortney Moving To New Hampshire
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…
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