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Christina Maxwell wants to encourage residents to shop local and keep the money in Mexico. Her boutique features clothing for moms, young adults and really anyone who wants to look nice and be comfortable.
Wild Grace boutique looks forward to the year ahead
On Oct. 2, Wild Grace Boutique opened its door at 108 S. Washington St. Christina Maxwell, owner of Wild Grace, grew up in the Vandalia/Farber area and attended Van-Far High School. After …
Bill Duncan warms up in his home gym. His road to recovery post knee replacements is going well but if he wants to break his final record by the time he’s 70, he needs to train mindfully.
The Power of Family
A family of record-breaking, state-champion powerlifters hails from Mexico. They walked the halls of Mexico High School, participated in FCA sports, and attended the local church. Behind the …
Kasi Welborn (left) is the teen coordinator who has taken charge organizing all of the fun book club activities. Her colleague Lindsey Eick is also involved but on the record keeping/administrative side
Book Dragon Domain Book Club keeps teens reading
Kasi Welborn, teen coordinator at the Mexico-Audrain County Library, knows that reading is a part of everyday life no matter how you look at it. Whether you’re checking a receipt, reading a …
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Paris freshman Zeek Turner goes for a layup in transition in an earlier game this season.
Paris
Paris boys swept over Salisbury Tournament week
North Callaway senior Natalie Shryock shoots a 3-pointer in an earlier home game this season.
North Callaway
Shryock sets career-highs in North Callaway girls' 65-53 win over South Callaway
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Indians, Reading career-highs better than Elsberry in 79-68 shootout win
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Lady Indians stall in 38-26 home loss to Elsberry
Paris sophomore Melanie Moore gains possession after a steal earlier this season.
Paris
Paris girls close Salisbury tournament with 58-47 win over Meadville
Centralia junior Rex Bryson holds an opponent in place on Thursday at the Clarence Cannon Conference quad in Centralia.
Centralia boys catch breath to sweep CCC quad
It was a long break, but the Centralia boys proved to be the best wrestlers in the Clarence Cannon Conference. Centralia CCC Quad Photo Gallery After a week full of school and event …
Centralia freshman Avery Adams stays on top of her opponent on Thursday at the Clarence Cannon Conference quad in Centralia.
Centralia girls looking to stay on top after CCC wins
The Centralia girls were on top of familiar competition on Thursday night. Centralia CCC Quad Photo Gallery The Lady Panthers swept the duals they wrestled at home against Clarence Cannon …
Lady Panthers fall behind down stretch in 67-57 loss to Strafford in Sophie Classic
Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Jan. 15, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111. Photos and other materials …
North Callaway freshman Livia Hartley posts up against Louisiana in an earlier home game this season.
North Callaway basketball starts new year in Hallsville
North Callaway girls lifted by Hartley sisters in 49-41 win at Hallsville Family was a key component for the Ladybirds on Friday night. This wasn’t referring to the family atmosphere …
Mexico Middle School.
2024 junior high basketball season recaps
2024 junior high season recaps The junior high season ended for Audrain County schools last month. Each team’s coach had some thoughts to share from this season. Mexico eighth-grade …
Obituaries
John "Steve" Craghead, 69, died Thursday, January 9th at Woodhaven Village in Conroe, Texas after battling Alzheimer's Disease. Steve was born in Fulton, and raised in Mexico. He graduated from …
Funeral Services for 103 year old Virginia Crouch, of Wellsville, will be 11a.m. on Monday, January 20th at Wellsville United Methodist Presbyterian Church.  Visitation will be from 9 a.m. until …
Jewell Lige Fleetwood Jewell Lige Fleetwood, 69, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, January 10, at his home. A Celebration of Life will be at 2p.m. on Saturday, February 8, at Friendship …
Margaret Helen Bruce Swatek Margaret Helen Bruce Swatek, 107, of Mexico, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024. Born on September 17, 1917, to Thomas and Helen Bruce, Margaret …

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Local News
Filing for the April 2025 municipal election closed Tuesday, Dec. 31. Eligible candidates will be certified by the end of January and their names will appear on the ballot in order of filing. The …
Audrain County Clerk Lisa Smith conducted the swearing-in of Audrain County officials Monday, Dec. 31, who were elected during the November 2024 election. Each was presented a certificate of election …
Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2024 Semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 credit hours in a 16-week period and …
As the winter storm moved through mid-Missouri, Jan. 4 - Jan. 6, the Mexico Public Safety Department has responded to five incidents of stranded motorists, slide-offs, or weather related …

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Local Sports
The Centralia Panthers proved to be the best in the Clarence Cannon Conference on Thursday night. They won three duals at their conference quad at home, defeating Highland 72-0, Macon 57-9 and …
The Centralia Lady Panthers came out on top in conference on Thursday night. They defeated Clarence Cannon Conference opponents Highland 48-12 and Macon 48-24 and lost the one match to Palmyra …
Centralia junior Braylin Brunkhorst grabs a rebound on Friday at Moberly.
In their first game of the new calendar year, the Centralia girls looked strong in all areas. Centralia at Moberly Photo Gallery The Lady Panthers won 71-34 at Moberly on Friday night after …
Centralia sophomore Ethan Ross pushes the ball in transition on Friday at Moberly.
The Centralia boys had good offensive possessions Friday night but not quite enough. Centralia at Moberly Photo Gallery The Panthers lost 57-48 to Moberly after struggling with their …

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