# Vandalia-Butler Chamber Endorses School Levy (August 2012) The Vandalia-Butler Chamber of Commerce officially endorsed **Issue 3**, a school district operating levy, ahead of the […]
Category: Features
St. Chris School Honor Roll – First quarter
## Fourth Grade * **Principal’s List:** Jonathan Barber, Mia Brown, Gabriel Dahlinghaus, Mikayla Jette, Claire Leingang, McKenzie Reid, Rylee Smith. * **A Honor Roll:** Allison […]
Batz: Somme communities have wonderful names
### 1. Key Excerpts and Observations The author, Bob Batzenheimer, explores the charm and humor found in the names of small American towns, contrasting them […]
ZZ Top among top concerts at Rose Music Center
“The history with ZZ Top and Gregg Allman together goes way back to around the time the earth cooled. The double lineup makes for a […]
Court decision wrong in my view
### 1. Key Excerpts & Legal Definitions The central conflict involves **Vandalia Zoning Ordinance 1280.08 (g) 1**, which states: > "The surface of any parking […]
Anderson: A summer of cooperation
## Key Summer Events & Partnerships ### 1. Vandalia Corporate Challenge (June) * **Nature:** Annual athletic and non-athletic competition for local business teams. * **Highlight:** […]
School district should slow down on transportation outsourcing
### **Overview** The Vandalia-Butler Board of Education scheduled a special meeting to consider approving a contract to outsource student transportation to **First Student**, a private […]
Lapensee: Service Department needs JEDZ funds
## The Service Department Overview The department employs **seven full-time employees** and one seasonal worker. They are responsible for: * **Roadways:** 45 lane miles of […]