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Total COVID-19 cases in Audrain County increased by 57 in the past week as of Tuesday. Total case numbers sit at 616 in the most recent report from the Audrain County Health Department.

Thursday’s report noted that of the total cases, 77 are associated with the Tri-County Care Center in Vandalia, which first reported an outbreak Sept. 3. Of those affected, 25 are staff and 52 are residents. Most have recovered and there are only 3 employees still considered active and eight residents.

What metrics does Mexico School District 59 use to determine its activity guidelines? Superintendent Tammy Lupardus shared how the district makes those decisions Sept. 15 at the monthly Board of Education meeting.

The district uses four colors — green, yellow, orange and red — which describe what level of limitations are placed on after-school and possibly in-school activities.

“We started logging like this on Aug. 8. It was the first day we started looking at the data in this way,” Lupardus said.

Mexico High School’s homecoming week is slated for Oct. 5-9 and organizers say it will look unlike any other. Mexico High School (MHS) Student Council is working on a precautionary celebration while still implementing a traditional Bulldog feel.
The team is still working through some planning, and more announcements will be made homecoming week when the district COVID-19 risk level is determined.

One of Mexico’s true treasures was joined by friends and family last weekend to mark a milestone. Longtime citizen – and former employee of The Mexico Ledger – Harrietta Randolph turned 100 on Sept. 11, 2020.

As part of Harrietta’s celebration, a drive-by celebration was held at her home. Well-wishers exchanged waves, maintaining social distancing, but recognizing a well-respected and much-loved Mexico resident.