2024 Mexico Municipal Candidates
The League of Women Voters Candidates Forum for both Mexico City Council and Mexico School Board was held on Tuesday, March 26 at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce. There are five candidates …
Mike Deering, executive vice president of the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association, was the keynote speaker at last week’s lunch and learn. Other speakers included Josh Stilley, MD, emergency medicine, MU Health Care; and Darla Eggers, Sydenstricker Genetics. The event was also highlighted by giveaways and vendors.
ACHD hosts Farm Safety Lunch for area farmers
The Audrain County 4-H building was the site for a recent luncheon sponsored by the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) and held for area farmers to get their fill of good food and farm safety …
Mexico YMCA
Senior Expo promotes healthy living and quality services for aging population
See Inside Today's Ledger for Complete Information! As research continues to emphasize the importance of physical activity, social engagement, and healthy lifestyles for seniors, Mexico and its …
Local Sports
Van-Far's Reece Culwell was one of the most valuable players for the Indians last season as determined by his all-conference and all-district selections. Culwell surpassed 100 career strikeouts in his first outing this season.
Culwell records 100 strikeouts for Van-Far, ready for more in his career
The more mileage Van-Far’s Reece Culwell has put on his arm, the better he has become. The junior needed one game this season to record his 100th career strikeout in a tough 5-4 loss to …
Mexico junior Kenley Jones stays close to Wright City's Paige Kirn during Monday's matchup between district opponents at Chris Hotop Field in Mexico. During nonstop rain, Kirn scored four goals to help Wright City come back and beat Mexico 4-2.
Mexico girls’ mistakes low in rainy 4-2 loss to Wright City
Despite allowing four goals in a 4-2 loss to Wright City, the Mexico girls thought they played a good game of soccer. Mexico vs Wright City Photo Gallery The Lady Bulldogs led 2-0 at …
Mexico junior Brendan McKeown sends a ball back over the net last season at the North Central Missouri Conference tournament at Fairground Park in Mexico.
Mexico boys tennis defeats rival Fulton in crucial dual
The Mexico boys’ victory on Friday went beyond a dual win over their North Central Missouri Conference rival. The Bulldogs defeated Fulton 6-3 at home to secure their first win over a …
Missouri Military Academy junior Gabriel Ontiveros chips toward the green last season at Arthur Hills.
GOLF ROUNDUP: Mexico, Missouri Military Academy, Paris, Centralia tee off
Mexico, Missouri Military Academy at Fulton quad vs Fulton, Southern Boone on Friday Mexico: The Bulldogs finished third with a score of 201, ahead of Fulton’s 202.  Aidan …
Centralia sophomore Kenedee Moss runs at the 2023 MSHSAA Track and Field Championships in Jefferson City.
TRACK ROUNDUP: Centralia, CR-6, Van-Far, Paris, North Callaway, MMA begin seasons
Centralia piles on wins to start season in Monroe City The victories came often for Centralia track and field on Thursday night. In the teams’ first meet of the season, Centralia won …
Obituaries
Thomas Kent Buckman, 70, of Martinsburg, passed away on Wed., March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Mass of Christian Burial will be at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 2, at St. Joseph …
Jamie Sue Deardorff, 59, of Mexico, passed away Wed. morning, March 27, 2024, at her home. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sat., March 30, 2024, at Pickering Funeral Home. Burial will follow …
John R. Bell, II 44, Centralia, passed away Mon., March 25, 2024, at the University of Missouri Hospital & Clinics. He was born August 19, 1979, in Columbia, the son of the late John R. Bell and …
Sandra Jean Penn, 73, of Mexico, passed away on Mon., March 25, 2024, at the Stonebridge Oak Tree Villas in Jefferson City. Funeral Services will be at 1 p.m. on Sat., March 30, at the First …
Local News
Brad Ellebracht, Mexico High School (MHS) principal, has been selected as the Eastern MO National Speech and Debate (NSDA) High School Administrator of the Year. The NSDA recognizes an outstanding …
The Audrain County Health Department hosted a Farm Safety Lunch & Learn on March 20 at the Audrain County 4-H Center. Guest speakers: Josh Stilley, MD, Emergency Medicine, MU Health Care; …
On Friday, March 22, at approximately 2:54 a.m., an alert resident reported suspicious activity in the south-central part of Mexico. Responding officers located and attempted to detain five to seven …
The 40 th  annual Mark Twain Lake Antique Show and Sale was held Saturday, March 23, boasting about 40 premium dealers. Featuring top-notch antiques, the show featured a cross section of …
Local Sports
DJ Long will go down in Mexico boys basketball history as one of its best. After making the North Central Missouri Conference team and being named the Class 4 District 8 player of the year, the …
It has been four years for Mexico girls wrestling, but it has garnered plenty of attention. The Lady Bulldogs had some records in the Missouri State High School Activities Association books …
Isiah Craighead is throwing his name in the ring at the college level. The North Callaway senior signed with William Woods University track and field in Fulton and made his plans known on …
The rain just kept falling on Monday, and the goals kept coming for Wright City. The Mexico girls lost to their district foe 4-2 after allowing four second-half goals to Paige Kirn. The Lady …
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