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Auxvasse celebrating 66 years of loafing
Loafer’s week is almost here. The 66th Annual Loafer’s Week in Auxvasse will be held Oct. 12-17 at the Auxvasse Community Center, located at 702 South Main Street. Doors open at 9 a.m. Monday …
Lily Steiner, right, and her husband, William, attend the premiere of A Great Awakening in April. Lily worked on the costumes for the film. The Steiners now live in Pennsylvania where Lily continues to pursue her passion for costume design.
A career sewn from passion
  Lily Steiner’s life has taken many twists and turns throughout the years, but time and time again, it would turn out she was exactly where she needed to be. For Steiner, costuming is …
Kerri Smith's immediate family joined her as she recieved her award at the MO-CASE annual state conference on Sept. 20.
Kerri Smith honored with State Special Education Award
Kerri Smith was recognized for her work supporting students, families, and educators across the Mexico Public Schools district.   She was named the Exceptional Process Coordinator from the …
Mexico Ledger Sports Editor Jeremy Jacob, right, accepts the awards presented to the newspaper for his work in 2025. Also pictured is Bryan Chester, general manager of the Columbia Missourian and Missouri Press Association president.
Mexico Ledger sports editor wins awards in state newspaper contest
Mexico Ledger Sports Editor Jeremy Jacob won three awards in the 2026 Missouri Better Newspaper Contest sponsored by the Missouri Press Association. Jacob received second and third place in the …
In the Stribling Black Box Theater, the audience is practically immersed in the play, which play director Rob Dalton said can be both a challenge, and a unique aspect for theatergoers.
"The Crucible" coming to Presser Arts Center this fall
In 1692 Salem, “truth” was often determined by the loudest accusations. Presser Arts Center’s fall production will be an adaptation of Arthur Miller’s “The Crucible,” performed in …
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Mexico moves to dismiss Green Estate Park lawsuit
The city of Mexico has asked a federal court to dismiss the lawsuit brought by Warren C. “Renny” Smith Jr., who is seeking to reclaim Green Estate Park more than 20 years after donating the …
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D. June Kreyling
D. June Kreyling
June Kreyling, 95, of Mexico, died at 1:15 a.m., Saturday, October 3, 2026, at The King’s Daughters Home. A private burial is planned at Sunset Memorial Park in Affton Missouri. Delores …
Doris Elizabeth Wieberg
Doris Elizabeth Wieberg
Doris Elizabeth Wieberg, 89, of Martinsburg, passed away at 6:40 a.m., Sunday, October 4, 2026, at King’s Daughters Home in Mexico A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, …
Mark Robison
Funeral services for Mark Robison, 69, of Mexico,, will be held at 2 p.m. Oct. 6, at Pickering Funeral Home. Visitation will be held Oct. 5 from 5 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the funeral home. Pickering …
Seth Reinhard Rosenthal
Seth Reinhard Rosenthal
Seth Reinhard Rosenthal, age 39, passed away on September 23, 2026. He was born on February 11, 1987 in Mexico, Missouri. Seth was known for his faith in Christ and dedicated love toward his …
Jewell Bert Stoneberger
Jewell Bert Stoneberger
Jewell Bert Stoneberger, 77, of Ashland, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at University of Missouri Hospital. A visitation will be from 12:30 to 1:45 P.M. on Thursday, October 1, 2026 at …
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