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Senator Jil Tracy Running for Re-Election

Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia

Senator Jil Tracy Running for Re-Election

By Steven Spencer Senator Jil Tracy announced her re-election campaign last week for the Illinois Senate. In the announcement, Senator Tracy said she will remain focused on faith, family and fiscal responsibility for the twelve counties she serves in the 50th Senate District. She also criticized Governor J.B. Pritzker’s budgeting and higher taxes that continue to burden the hardworking families in Southern Illinois. “I am running for re-election…See the Story

St.Elmo man killed in crash

Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia

St.Elmo man killed in crash

A 24 year-old St. Elmo man was killed in a single vehicle accident on a rural road northwest of Ramsey early Saturday morning. Alexander D. Lawinger was the operator of a motorcycle that missed a curve and left the roadway. He was pronounced dead at the scene by the Fayette County Coroner’s Office. An autopsy on Lawinger will be scheduled. Fayette County Sheriff’s Office was also on scene but no further details are being released at this…Read Article

65th Anniversary Open House

Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia

65th Anniversary Open House

Vernon Lee Brazle of Brownstown and the former Judith Elaine Baldwin of Danville were married July 9, 1960 at the Central Christian Church in Danville, Il. In celebration of their union, they will be hosting friends and family at an open house on July 5, from 2pm to 4:30pm in the Liberty Christian Church fellowship hall at 1593 E. 2300 Avenue (5 ½ miles north of Brownstown. The Brazles are the parents of three children: Vernon Jr. of Murfr…Read Article

Ellsworth 70th Wedding Anniversary

Leroy and Patty Ellsworth celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 16th. They were married on June 16th 1955 in Brownstown Il. Leroy was raised in the Vandalia area and Pat was raised in Brownstown. They lived much of their adult life in Greenville and currently reside in Vandalia. The post Ellsworth 70th Wedding Anniversary appeared first on The Leader Union.Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Land of Lincoln Credit Union announces new Branch Manager

Land of Lincoln Credit Union (LLCU) announced that Desiree Behl has been hired as the new Branch Manager of the Effingham South branch. Behl will oversee the sales and operations of the Effingham South branch, as well as serving as a Loan Officer. Over the last 25 years, Desiree has gained experience in the financial industry as an Administrative Assistant in wealth management, Loan Deposit Specialist, and a Mortgage Underwriter. Most recently, …Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Alexander Dane Lawinger, 24

Alexander Dane Lawinger age 24 entered into eternal life on Saturday morning June 28, 2025. Alex was born on December 15, 2000 to Jane M Lawinger. Alex‘s lifelong home was Vandalia Illinois. Alex graduated from Vandalia high school in 2019. At age 17 Alex joined and served in the reserves – US Army National Guard. As an adult, he helped his mother a lot with their Airbnb cabins, and wooded acreage with fishing ponds located north of Saint Elmo, …Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Announcing the 2025 Roy Robson and Roma Jackson Nursing Scholarship Awardees

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is pleased to announce that six Effingham County nursing students have been named recipients of the 2025 Roy Robson and Roma Jackson Nursing Scholarship. A total of $12,000 has been awarded to the following students: Birgen Schlanser is a 2025 graduate of Altamont High School. She will be attending Southern…Higher Education · Vandalia Read Article

Niermann Installed as New Pastor at Immanuel Lutheran

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Rock snake in Vandalia

Roxy the Rock Snake at Rogier Park in Vandalia. The post Rock snake in Vandalia appeared first on The Leader Union.Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia Read Article

Howard T. Naab, 90, Ramsey

Howard T. Naab, 90, Ramsey, passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home in Ramsey. Services were held at 11 AM, Friday, June 20, 2025, at Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, with Pastor Joe Lawson officiating. Burial followed at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery, Rural Ramsey, with Military Rites by Ramsey American Legion. Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. Miller Funeral Home, Ramsey, is in charge of arrangements. Online memories and condolence…Ramsey · Ramsey Read Article

Natalie Gibbs Is Promoted at Russellville's Service One Credit Union

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Service One Credit Union is pleased to announce the promotion of Natalie Gibbs to assistant branch manager of its Russellville branch, effective immediately.Vandalia, Illinois · Vandalia See the Story

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