Tuesday, July 15th’s, Rotary Club meeting was a heartfelt and humorous celebration of the club’s rich heritage, its timeless ...

Kelsey Hall of Vandalia, Illinois, majoring in Chemical Engineering, has been named to the Dean’s List at Youngstown State University for Spring Semester 2025.       Dean’s List recognition is awarded ...

Editor: Tony Angeloni news@leaderunion.com       Vandalia Community High School is currently accepting nominations for the VCHS Hall of Fame.       The criteria are as follows: -Must be a graduate, a ...

Finishes championship in the Top 25 Shobonier native and Vandalia High student Macy Jones advanced in the Junior Gold National Bowling Tournament that was held in Green Bay, Wisconsin this past ...

Millikin University is pleased to announce the names of the outstanding undergraduates who have been named to the Dean’s List for the Spring 2025 semester.       Students who attempt 12 graded credits ...

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 ...

The First United Methodist Church is holding its Backpack 2 School event, Wednesday, August 6 from 4pm to 6pm at 4th and Main in Vandalia. -The Fayette County Democrats will have a meeting Monday July ...

Editor: Tony Angeloni news@leaderunion.com       Sandblasting has started on Vandalia’s Little Red Caboose. The repairs to the caboose were approved by the Vandalia City Council this April and Tourism ...

The Vandalia Association of Churches is a charitable program backing the Tools for Schools, a program which provides free basic school supplies for Fayette County age 4 Preschool through College, and ...

Vandalia Alternative Education Programs will be back in session.       Returning New Approach student registration will be on Monday, August 4th from 9 a.m.– 2 p.m.       If this day/time does not ...

Editor: Tony Angeloni news@leaderunion.com       Former Marion County Coroner, Troy Cannon was released from custody on pre-trial conditions on Thursday, July 17th.       A court ruling from Judge ...

The Mulberry Grove Aces Trap Team (MGATT) is announcing its annual reorganization for youth shooters, coach openings and two board of director’s three-year position.       The team is currently ...