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Audrain County Area Genealogical Society marks 35 years of preserving local history
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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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Community R-6 junior Peyton Schafer makes contact with a pitch against North Shelby on Saturday in the Class 1 District 4 semifinals at Community R-6 in Laddonia.
Community R-6
Community R-6 chunks way to district title game, defeats North Shelby 10-6
Paris junior Reese Sutton strolls into home plate and a celebration amongst her teammates after hitting the game-winning home run against Clopton on Saturday in the Class 1 District 4 semifinals at Community R-6 in Laddonia.
Paris
Paris softball's long wait over with 4-3 district semifinals win over Clopton
Mexico junior Hannah Loyd lifts a pitch on Thursday in the Class 4 District 5 tournament in Hannibal.
Mexico
Mexico eliminated after 9-8 nine-inning district semifinal vs state No. 10 St. Dominic
Centralia sophomore Jaylynn Brown pitches against Boonville in the Class 3 District 4 tournament at Southern Boone in Ashland.
Centralia
Brown stands alone in Centralia record books with 3-0 district semis win over North Callaway
North Callaway sophomore Megan Schmidt pitches against Fulton on Wednesday in the Class 3 District 4 tournament at Southern Boone in Ashland.
North Callaway
North Callaway knocked out in 3-0 district loss to Centralia, Brown
Lady Trojans surmount early deficit, pile on runs to first district title game since 2020
Look for the full story Sunday on the Mexico Ledger website. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   Photos and other materials on this …
Lady Coyotes district title game bound first time since 2001, defeat Clopton 4-3
Look for the full story Sunday on the Mexico Ledger website. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   Photos and other materials on this …
Thunderbirds pull away from state-ranked Van-Far 42-22 on Senior Night
North Callaway (7-1) scored 14 points in the final four minutes of the first half, including one touchdown that followed a fumble recovery on a kickoff. Jaiden Galbreath eclipsed 1,000 rushing yards …
North Callaway sophomore Jaiden Galbreath sheds a Van-Far tackler on Friday in the Thunderbirds' 42-22 victory at home for Senior Night in Kingdom City.
LEDGER FOOTBALL ROUNDUP 10/18/2024: North Callaway beats ranked Van-Far on Senior Night; Mexico, Centralia around 40 in wins
North Callaway 42 Class 1 No. 6 Van-Far 22 in Kingdom City for North Callaway Senior Night North Callaway (7-1) scored 14 points in the final four minutes of the first half, including one …
Mexico junior Landri Teel runs toward third base against Holt on Thursday in the first round of the Class 4 District 5 tournament in Hannibal.
Mexico short-term memory results in short 14-4 district win over Holt
Before Mexico had the chance to hit on Thursday, it was down four runs. Mexico vs Holt Photo Gallery The Lady Bulldogs trailed 4-0 after one half of the Class 4 District 5 tournament …
Obituaries
Roger Rosenthal, 75, of Mexico, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024, at his home. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Arnold Funeral Home. Pastor Bob …
Josephine “Jody” Todd, 78, of Laddonia, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2024, at Monroe City Manor, surrounded by her son and daughter. Memorial services for Jody was Friday, …
Mel Muskopf died October 4, 2024; he was 91 years of age. Although he was born and lived almost 70 years in St. Louis, he considered Mexico, Missouri his home. Raised in South St. Louis, Mel …
Jamie Lynn (Williams) West, 46, of Mexico passed away Monday, October 14, 2024, at her home. Graveside services will be held at 1p.m. Saturday, October 26, 2024, at the Centralia City Cemetery. …

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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 prepares to throw to first base for an out against Boonville on Wednesday in the first round of the Class 3 District 4 tournament at Southern Boone in Ashland.
No matter how a team is ranked, district softball is one-and-done for everybody. That is what Centralia found out the hard way last year with a 3-2 first-round loss to Macon. The Lady Panthers, …
North Callaway senior second baseman Faith Cash makes a throw on the run for an out at first base against Fulton on Wednesday in the Class 3 District 4 tournament at Southern Boone in Ashland.
North Callaway wasn’t worried about the past on Wednesday. It didn’t matter if it was a matter of years or minutes. The Ladybirds defeated Callaway County rival Fulton 5-3 in the …
Community R-6 freshman Myla Carroll catches a popup in an earlier home game this season. Carroll reached base every time in her district debut on Thursday in Laddonia.
Community R-6 in position to defeat Knox County 8-3 Community R-6 put runners in scoring position and then brought them home on Thursday. The Lady Trojans scored four runs via passed ball …
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 …

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