Vandalia
Americannoun
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Andy Powell, owner of Andy’s Auto Body in Vandalia, Ill., said the coating’s fast-drying properties have worked as advertised since he added it to his shop’s rotation.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jan. 24, 2026
Born and raised in Vandalia, Ill., Squibb — whose father sold insurance and whose mother was a secretary — could not have been much further removed from Hollywood growing up.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 18, 2024
Vandalia closed a number of public areas Saturday as a precaution following the shooting, including the recreation center, Cassel Hills golf course and pool and the city’s senior citizens center, the paper reported.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 6, 2022
Her family’s farm was near Vandalia, about 150 miles east of Chillicothe.
From Washington Times ● Jan. 17, 2020
But it gave Vandalia and Junior their chance.
From "A Long Way from Chicago" by Richard Peck
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