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Audrain County Area Genealogical Society marks 35 years of preserving local history
MPSD makes arrests
Big changes in healthcare coming to Mexico
Hurricane Milton Pictures
The pictures in this gallery were submitted to the Mexico Ledger by friends and family affected by Hurricane Milton.  
Many residents braved sporadic flooding in an attempt to get somewhere with power or gasoline for their generators.
Two Hurricanes in 13 days: the state of the southeast
Hurricane Helene made landfall in the curve of Florida’s peninsula, commonly referred to as the “Big Bend” region, on Thursday, Sept. 26 at 11 p.m. as a Category 4 storm. In Taylor …
Your Audrain County Board of Health (left to right): Andre Brown, Janis Deimeke, Craig Brace, Darla Eggers, Barbara Wilson and Jessica Ekern
ACHD Mammograms currently on pause in Mexico
The Audrain County Board of Health convened Wednesday for their monthly meeting. First on the docket was addressing the strong financial position of the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) …
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Lady Bulldogs overcome rough first inning to early 14-4 district win over Holt
Mexico junior Hannah Loyd roars toward her dugout after hitting a go-ahead two-RBI triple against Fulton last Thursday at Gallop Field in Mexico.
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Mexico shootout with Fulton ends in 10-8 loss, offense hot going into districts
Mexico seniors Claire Hudson (left) and Lucy Gleeson earned all-district doubles honors with a third-place finish last weekend at individual districts in Hannibal.
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Mexico’s Hudson, Gleeson earn all-district doubles honors; Lady Bulldogs lose in team districts after fight
Release the Hounds
Paris junior Landen Chapman won the Brian T. Simpson Invite on Saturday at Gans Creek in Columbia, posting the best time at the state course but also breaking his own school record from last year.
Chapman breaks Paris record at Brian T Simpson Invite; Van-Far, North Callaway, MMA compete
Top-seeded Lady Panthers build up to 10-0 district win over Boonville
Look for the full story Friday on the Mexico Ledger website. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   Photos and other materials on this …
Ladybirds roll to first win over Fulton since 2016, win 5-3 in districts
Look for the full story Friday on the Mexico Ledger website. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   Photos and other materials on this …
Mexico senior Grant Van Horn tackles Kirksville's Jace Kent during Friday's game at Hawthorne Heights in Mexico.
Mexico can’t counter Kent, Kirksville in 28-13 loss
Sometimes in football, trying the same thing can work. That was the case for Class 4 No. 3 Kirksville as Mexico wasn’t able to stop Jace Kent as he ran for 289 yards and four touchdowns on …
Van-Far senior Tyson Douglas runs through Montgomery County in an earlier home game this season.
Van-Far controls Wright City in 40-34 win, wins first time in nine meetings
Van-Far might not have had everybody available in its backfield but could still run all night. The Class 1 No. 6 Indians needed all of their points to hold off a rallying Wright City 40-34 on …
North Callaway sophomore Collin Moore runs with the ball in an earlier home game this season against Macon.
Moore leads North Callaway offense in 26-20 win at conference foe Mark Twain
Collin Moore showed that he shouldn’t be ignored during last week’s win against Louisiana. Moore couldn’t be denied during Friday’s 26-20 win at Eastern Missouri …
Obituaries
Charles “Charlie” Fry III was born on April 25, 1941, in Mexico, to the union of Charles Fry, Jr. & Hazel L. Prince-Fry. He was the second of three children. Both parents and sisters, …
Harlan Borman of Kingdom City went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 7, 2024, at Fulton Manor. A celebration of life will be held 11:00 am Tuesday Oct. 15 at the Richland Baptist Church, …
Ruby Sonwalt Hale   Ruby Sonwalt Hale, 90, of Martinsburg, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2024, at the King’s Daughters Home in Mexico. Funeral Services will be at 10:30 …
Marion Campbell Boyd, affectionately known as Molly, a former resident of Mexico, died peacefully in her sleep on August 2 nd , 2024.   Molly was born May 17 th , 1930, in Chicago.  …

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Local News
At the end of a long afternoon that involved shopping and collecting trinkets, witches parked their brooms and made their way to  the Pearl for a costume contest...  and a cocktail or two. …
A group of witches was spotted entering Serendipity Closet on Saturday, Oct. 12 in search of flower pins for their hats and discount wares no less!
The Mexico Village Square was crawling with Witches, Warlocks and their familiars this weekend.  Many local businesses kept their doors open late for the Mexico Village Square Associations …
Once a month, a business can sponsor the chamber of commerce for “Business After Hours”. On Sept. 24, the Historical Society welcomed the chamber with refreshments in the main room …
Jake Clayton
Next weekend, Jake Clayton will be back home in Mexico for a concert at the Knight of Columbus.   Even though this year’s Relay for Life has come and gone, the fight against …

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Centralia junior Madi Johnson moves back to first base during the Centralia Invitational championship game this season against Hallsville.
Community R-6 scores season-high in 23-3 win at Marion County Community had already scored at least 20 runs twice before this season. The Class 1 No. 8 Lady Trojans hadn’t scored as …
Missouri Military Academy senior Alexander McBride scores a goal against Mexico earlier this season. McBride scored a goal on Tuesday at home in a 4-1 victory against Southern Boone.
Boys soccer Class 1 No. 4 Missouri Military Academy 4 Southern Boone 1 in Mexico MMA (10-5) defeated Southern Boone (11-5) at home after being knotted at 1 at halftime. Alex McBride, Emilio …
Mexico volleyball swept its way through Senior Night on Tuesday at Gary Filbert Court. The Lady Bulldogs (11-10) continued their perfect record (no sets lost in 12 meetings now) against …
Centralia sophomore Ethan Ross takes a handoff from junior Rex Bryson during the Panthers' Week 1 game at Mexico.
Centralia was in a similar situation last season. The Panthers traveled to Clarence Cannon Conference foe South Shelby when the Cardinals were state-ranked and undefeated but lost 48-14. On …

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Part of the North Callaway FFA parking help were (left to right) Luke Riecke, Brodee Biggers, Liam Peck and Eli Borcherding

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