Lincoln School in Vandalia Raising the Roof Thanks to A.P. Green Foundation A new roof will be going on the historic Lincoln School in Vandalia, MO thanks to a grant from the A.P. Green Foundation. It was announced on Friday, December 8, the A.P. Green Foundation awarded $18,000 to go towards the purchase for the…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Man Facing Several Charges Accused of Attacking Audrain County Sheriff’s Office Drone With Another Drone
Vandalia Man Facing Several Charges Accused of Attacking Audrain County Sheriff’s Office Drone With Another Drone The following news release is from the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office. On November 7, 2023, during the late-night hours, members of the Sheriff’s Office were assigned to the City of Vandalia for patrol while a scheduled city-wide power outage…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Man and Woman Arrested on Drug Charges
Vandalia Man and Woman Arrested on Drug Charges A Vandalia man and woman are facing drug charges after an arrest on Friday, July 29, 2023. Members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office and East Central Drug Force executed a narcotics search warrant in the 200 block of East Home Street in Vandalia. According to the…… Continue Reading
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Vandalia Man
Narcotics Investigation Leads to Arrest of Vandalia Man A Vandalia man is facing drug charges after an arrest Narcotics Investigation in Vandalia. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, East Central Drug Task Force, and Missouri State Highway Patrol conducted the investigation. As a result of the investigation, a traffic stop was conducted along West Walsh Boulevard…… Continue Reading
Two Vandalia Residents Arrested On Federal Drug Charges
Two Vandalia Residents Arrested On Federal Drug Charges Two Vandalia residents are in federal custody following service of a search warrant yesterday (Wednesday) morning. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department, they along with the East Central Drug Task Force, DEA, and the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives served the search warrant in…… Continue Reading
Vandalia Man Killed In Ralls County Crash
Vandalia Man Killed In Ralls County Crash An early-morning accident yesterday (Tuesday) in Ralls County kills a Vandalia man. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a vehicle driven by 37-year-old James R. Sarlo ran off the left side of the road and struck an embankment and a tree. Sarlo was pronounced dead…… Continue Reading
HarbisonWalker Sells to Global Firm
HarbisonWalker Sells to Global Firm A refractory with plants in Mexico, Vandalia, and Fulton is being sold. HarbisonWalker International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Global Industrial Technologies, Incorporated is being acquired by Platinum Equity. In July, Platinum Equity acquired Imerys SA’s High Temperature Solutions business, a provider of refractory solutions. HarbisonWalker and High Temperature Solutions will…… Continue Reading
Tri-County Care Center to Survive
Tri-County Care Center to Survive In a follow-up to a story published August 3rd that is truly good news: Baptist Homes and Healthcare Ministries have agreed to move forward with negotiations with Tri-County Care Center Board of Directors. There are no plans to change any aspects of the facility structure at this time. Tri-County will…… Continue Reading
City of Vandalia Under Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Break
City of Vandalia Under Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Break Vandalia residents are under a boil water advisory for the next 48 hours. According to Vandalia City Manager Darren Berry crews were doing some water tower work this morning resulting in a water main break. They have fixed one of the water main breaks…… Continue Reading
Mexico and Vandalia YMCA Offering a Kids Eat Free Program This Summer
Mexico and Vandalia YMCA Offering a Kids Eat Free Program This Summer A kids eat free program is underway at the YMCA in Mexico and Vandalia. Debbie Hopke the executive director of the Vandalia YMCA says the program is for all children 18 and under. No income guidelines, registration, or enrollment is required. The program…… Continue Reading
