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Leader of the Month: Deacon Haag

Published by admin on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 12:14pm

Deacon Haag

Year in School: Junior.

Parents’ Names: Steven and Deborah Haag.

High School Activities: Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Youth and Government, National Honor Society, Chamber Choir, Noteworthy.

Favorite Food: Chicken Cordon Bleu.

Favorite Music: None in particular. I listen to everything.

Favorite Restaurant: The 581.

Favorite Movie: Top Gun.

Bulldog of the Month: Noah Harlan

Published by admin on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 12:12pm

Noah Harlan

Year in School: Senior.

Parents’ Names: Aaron and Lori Harlan.

High School Activities: Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Academic Team (captain), MHS Boys Tennis.

Favorite Food: Salmon.

Favorite Music: Country.

Favorite Pro Sports Team: Kansas City Chiefs.

Favorite College Sports Team: Missouri.

Two Laddonia aldermen battling for mayor's seat

Published by admin on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 11:14am

Laddonia’s mayoral candidates are both familiar faces in the community. They are both currently serving on the town’s Board of Aldermen. And both own local businesses.

Glenn Jensen and Gary Garnett are on the April 6 General Municipal Election ballot, running to replace mayor Josh Deimeke, who is not seeking reelection. As members of the board, they have been tackling the same issues for the past several years.

Mexico garbage rates to go up April 1

Published by admin on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 11:12am

The Mexico City Council gave final approval on an increase in residential sanitation services beginning on April 1. As a result of the decision, the base monthly rate will go from $12.13 to $12.47.

Mexico’s 10-year contract with Dayne’s Waste Disposal calls for annual pricing adjustments. Last fall Dayne’s requested an increase based upon rising costs on their end.

Laddonia park to get facelift thanks to program

Published by admin on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 11:10am

Outside of a few annual events hosted at the site, Laddonia’s city park does not draw much traffic. But that could change in three or four weeks.

The city took advantage of a matching program offered by Cunningham Recreation to replace tired equipment with brand new slides, swing sets, a merry-go-round and other pieces. Mayor Josh Deimeke hopes to have everything installed before the end of April.

“I’ve been wanting to do this for six years,” Deimeke said.

Former Ledger building sold

Published by admin on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 11:09am

What’s happening with "the old Ledger building?"

That’s been a common question over recent months. Westplex Media Group, which now owns The Mexico Ledger, purchased the newspaper in September 2020. Westplex Media bought the newspaper business only, opting to rent from property owner, Gannett. And for the first few months, the new team called the historic Ledger building home. That would eventually change when the newspaper office relocated to 113 East Monroe.

Miles named as new Eugene Field principal

Published by admin on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 11:00am

Dr. Robert Allen Miles

“I am really looking forward to this opportunity and getting to work with the Mexico School District.”

Those are the words from incoming Eugene Fields Elementary principal, Dr. Robert Allen Miles. Mexico School District 59 administration and board of education have announced Miles as the incoming principal for the school for the 2021-22 school year.

Miles is currently an assistant principal for Columbia Public Schools. He has served Columbia Public Schools as an assistant principal for five years. Previously, he taught elementary art for 17 years in Fulton.

Mexico plans spring cleanup in April

Published by admin on Fri, 03/26/2021 - 10:57am

Mexico’s Annual Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturdays during the month of April. If you are a current residential refuse customer and your regular pickup day is Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday, your cleanup day will be Saturday, April 3, if your regular trash pickup day is Monday or Thursday, your cleanup day will be Saturday, April 10.

Food and Drink: What's the right way to dip a French Dip? KC's bowls you over

Published by admin on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 7:33am

The French Dip is a confounding sandwich, at once luxurious – ethereal ribbons of roast beef as genteel as cashmere – and downright messy.

Even the most fastidious diner ends up with jus dripping from fingers, although most don’t seem to mind. Like a juicy burger, the French Dip made its way into the American sandwich pantheon because it requires many napkins.

When 54 Cafe opened in Vandalia, owner Bret Davis felt it necessary to include French Dip on the menu. After all, a something for everyone restaurant needs both burgers and the other all American staple.

Governor’s visit barely fazes Hart Center students

Published by admin on Wed, 03/24/2021 - 7:31am

Devin Van de Riet’s eyes widened and he turned to face the governor.

“Really?” he asked with a quiver of both disbelief and enthusiasm.

Governor Mike Parson was visiting Hester Russell’s engineering class as part of a Wednesday tour of the Hart Career Center and had stopped at Van de Riet’s desk. The conversation turned to auto racing, one of Van de Riet’s passions – his father races, and it turns out Parson had, as well.

“You never know what this governor has done,” Parson said.

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