A job fair coming up Tuesday in Vandalia has a number of employers looking to add to their workforce. Pike County Economic Development Director Carolyn Wisecarver says employers are looking for both full- and part-time employees in a variety of occupations and skill levels. The event Tuesday takes place at the Lange Building at 200…
Recent concrete work at the Vandalia branch library has improved both the back parking lot and the front entrance. Branch Manager Crystal McCurdy says the improvements make it easier for patrons to access the facility. The parking lot will also provide a level surface for outdoor activities this summer during the Summer Reading Program that…
A Marion County accident last (Friday) night kills a Vandalia man. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident happened at 9:20 on Highway 61 just south of Palmyra when 30-year old Austin C. Taylor ran eastbound into the southbound lanes of traffic. Taylor was struck & killed by a vehicle driven by a…
Audrain County Sheriff’s Department K9 Apollo is healing up after suffering an eye injury last week. Sheriff Matt Oller says it happened while they were in Vandalia. Oller says Apollo will remain on full duty while he recovers.
The Audrain County Health Department will be hosting a free Pfizer first dose clinic at the Eastern Family YMCA in Vandalia tomorrow (Thursday) from 4pm to 6pm. The clinic is for ages 5-11 and walk-ins are welcome. The Vandalia YMCA is located at 309 South Main Street.
The Class 2 District 5 All-District Teams are being announced. On the girls side, senior Alexis Welch and junior Sarah Angel with Community R-6, Van-Far junior Mara Jensen and Sturgeon sophomore Aydan Wilhite made the team. Community R-6 junior Gavin Allen, Van-Far sophomore Nikos Connaway and Sturgeon seniors Ben Doss and Jacob Smith were named…
Due to winter weather, the Audrain County Health Department is canceling their scheduled first dose Moderna COVID-19 vaccination clinic at the Eastern Missouri YMCA in Vandalia on Thursday. No new date has been scheduled.
An accident early this (Friday) afternoon north of Laddonia kills a Vandalia man. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 34-year old Kevin E. Murray of Vandalia lost control of his 2002 Chevy Blazer and crossed the center line, striking the front of a tractor trailer driven by 32-year old Bashir Isse of Columbus, Ohio….
Schools: St. Brendan Catholic School closed Hallsville R-IV closed North Callaway and TLC closed Paris R-2 schools closed Sturgeon closed Van-Far closed Wellsville-Middletown closed Community R6 is virtual today The North Callaway and Bowling Green boys and girls varsity basketball games have been rescheduled for tomorrow (Saturday) at 1pm at the Bowling Green High School….
The following businesses and schools are announcing closures or postponements due to the inclement weather. Starting off with the schools: Mexico, Community R-VI, Van-Far, Paris, Wellsville, Fulton, Sturgeon, Hallsville and Centralia Public Schools have all canceled classes today. Moberly Area Community College will have all campuses closed today. Westminster College will not be open today….
Establishment Name Inspection Date Inspection Score Critical Violations Casey’s Laddonia 1/3/2022 97 Dumpster lids open. Hand sink inaccessible. Product exposed to moisture/ contamination. Express Mart #6 1/5/2022 100 Dollar General-West Plaza 1/5/2022 97 Misbranding- Outdated over the counter medication. No handwashing sign in employee restroom. Facilities must post last inspection for the public to…
The Audrain County Health Department is recommending some steps for residents to follow during the current Omicron COVID-19 surge. According to the health department Audrain County is currently experiencing a surge in Omicron COVID-19 cases with more than 280 active and 57 probable cases as of Friday, January 28th. If Audrain County follows national trends,…
Audrain County Alan Winders was a featured local guest on AM 1340 KXEO and the Am I Awake Morning Show today. Alan was recently appointed to serve as Audrain County Presiding Commissioner by Governor Mike Parson. Today on the Am I Awake Morning Show Alan announced he will seek a full term as Audrain County…
The Audrain County Health Department is reporting 287 active cases of COVID-19 in Audrain County in their weekly report released this (Friday) morning. It is an increase of 110 cases since last weeks report. There are also 57 probable cases. Mexico has 212 cases, Vandalia with 27, Centralia has 15 and Laddonia has 14. The…
The Noble Health Foundation is launching a pilot program at the Van-Far Schools to provide telehealth counseling. Elijah Haahr Executive Director of the Noble Health Foundation says the services will be provided by a nationwide company based out of Kansas City called Start Talking. Haahr says the goal is if the program is successful the…
