Van-Far Alumni and Friends Association board members met Oct. 29 and evaluated the annual reunion that was held Sept. 26 during Prairie Days. Several members reported hearing positive comments …
Students can meet prospective employers, learn about the businesses in their community and get a sense for what they want to do after high school at the Find Your Path Career Exploration Fair.
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The former Audrain Medical Cancer Center will soon have its lights on for the first time since Audrain County purchased the building.
The Mexico City Council authorized $136,727 worth of …
Audrain County Health Department Administrator and CEO Craig Brace announced the promotion of Kerry Patton, LPN, to the position of Health Specialist for the Maternal Child Health Health program.
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Demolition of the Audrain Medical Center’s main hospital is expected to begin in early December.
During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Mexico City Council approved a cost-share agreement with …
The winners of The Mexico Ledger’s Halloween Photo Contest, sponsored by Fresh Cut Lawn Service and Snow Removal, have been announced. There were a lot of great entries.
First place goes to …
Connie Louise Wright King, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, aunt, and protector of family in need passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026. She was born August 25, 1942 in Hannibal, MO to …
Joyce Keller, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026, in Homedale, Idaho. She was 80 years old.
Joyce was born on January 10, 1946, in Audrain …
Richard W. Bowen Jr., 90, of St. Louis, formerly of Mexico, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in St. Louis.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on …
David Lee Taylor, 82, of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Monroe Manor in Paris after a battle with prostate cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November …
John Edward Morse, 70, of Thompson, died Ocr. 30, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at noon on Nov. 3 at Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia. Interment will be in the …
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