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Auxvasse man dies in one-vehicle accident

Published by admin on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 3:14pm

Dennis E. Davis, 61, of Auxvasse, died in a one-vehicle accident in the early morning hours on Sunday.

The rollover accident occurred on US Highway 54, just west of County Road 982. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the accident occurred when the westbound 2002 Chevrolet Trailblazer driven by Davis veered off the left side of the roadway. When the tires left the pavement, Davis fully lost control and the Trailblazer overturned. Both Davis and passenger John R. Meissert, 50, of Auxvasse were ejected from the vehicle.

Deb Hill-Haag recognized as Stribling Community Service Award recipient

Published by admin on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 2:21pm

Mexico resident Deb Hill-Haag has been named the 2020 Col. C.R. Stribling Jr. Community Service Award recipient. The Stribling Service Award is the top presentation of seven awards given annually by the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Past Presidents to an individual who exhibits exemplary efforts on behalf of the community of Mexico for an extended period.

The complete list of award recipients will be released in December. Considering COVID-19 precautionary measures, the Chamber is exploring avenues for recognition of the 2020 award winners.

Dubbert honored with DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award

Published by admin on Sat, 11/21/2020 - 2:19pm

Kathy Dubbert, RN, is the most recent recipient of the DAISY Lifetime Achievement Award at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital – Audrain. The award is part of the DAISY Foundation's program to recognize those nurses who have devoted their life’s work to the compassionate care of others.

A variety of operations benefit from Audrain County CARES funds

Published by admin on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:37am

CARES Act money continues to flow to area companies and organizations.

Audrain County health officials urge safety, social distancing during holiday

Published by admin on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:34am

To health care professionals, the current increase in new COVID-19 cases across Audrain County and the approaching Thanksgiving holiday add up to potential trouble.

Mexico sets filing dates for council seats

Published by admin on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:32am

With two Mexico City Council terms set to expire in April, the board moved to set dates for candidates to file for the seats at their regular meeting on Monday.

The municipal election is set for April 6, 2021.

Ledger teams up with chamber for Letters to Santa

Published by admin on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:12am

The Mexico Ledger has partnered with the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce to help deliver letters to Santa Claus this season. A special mailbox will be placed next to the MagicTree and will be available Nov. 25 to Dec.17 for area youth to mail their wish lists to Santa. Letters will be picked up by one of Santa’s elves, who will deliver them to the North Pole.

For its part, The Ledger will publish letters in the Wednesday, Dec. 23 Christmas edition.

Shire, Erdel collaborate for new book highlighting Mexico’s war years

Published by admin on Thu, 11/19/2020 - 7:09am

“Fire Brick Capital of the World.”
 
“Saddle Horse Capital of the World.”
 
 
“All-America City.”
 
 
Mexico, Missouri has been known by a lot of names, and has left its mark on the world. And one could argue, its impact and prominence was at its apex during World War II.
 
 

SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital awards $75,000 maternal health grant to the Arthur Center

Published by admin on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 2:02pm

SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital-Audrain recently presented a community health improvement grant in the amount of $75,460 to Arthur Center Community Health. The money will go toward the Maternal Health Project, providing the center with an opportunity to enhance services to improve access and maternal health outcomes, particularly for those most in need.

COVID-19 forces temporary shift to distance learning for schools

Published by admin on Mon, 11/16/2020 - 2:01pm

A surge in coronavirus cases, including several that required hospital visits, caused Mexico School District #59 to temporarily suspend in school classes. The announcement was made through a letter sent to parents last week and takes effect Monday.

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