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Spartan Light Metal Products representatives pose for a photo with the 2026 Commerce & Industry Award. From left is: Jason Haynes, finance manager; Mark Brislen, operations manager; Ted Waltemate, vice president of operations and Terry Sutton, human resources manager.
Spartan repeats 2006 Chamber honor
In 2006, Spartan Light Metal Products was awarded the Commerce & Industry Award.  Twenty years later, the company has done it again.  Spartan LMP was honored with the 2026 …
Chad Shoemaker, who served as Mexico director of parks and recreation from December 2002 to March 2024, said Rabbit's Foot Lake is essentially in the same condition as when the city acquired the land in 2005 in his sworn declaration.
Green Estate challenges Mexico request to dismiss lawsuit
Green Estate LLC asked a federal judge Oct. 19 to reject the city of Mexico’s request to dismiss its lawsuit over Green Estate Park. The filings answers two motions filed by the city on Sept. …
Gailyn Fennewald, Nancy Taylor's co-instructor and Hidden Hero nominator, gives an emotional Taylor her Hidden Hero cape before Friday's class. Fennewald said Taylor is her role model and likes to joke that she wants to be just like her when she grows up.
Longtime Mexico YMCA fitness instructor Nancy Taylor helps others stay active and connected
Making a difference in one’s community – one’s world – can take on many forms. And the results of those good deeds touch many in the here-and-now, while forming a lasting legacy that touches …
The city of Mexico City Council will revisit the proposed data center ordinance during a public hearing scheduled for Nov. 9. It will then be brought back to council for additional consideration on Nov. 23.
Mexico City Council extends data center moratorium
The Mexico City Council has extended the data center moratorium until the end of November following a lengthy discussion Monday night. The last item on Monday’s docket was a staff report …
Truck linked to Auxvasse burglaries found burning in Audrain County
A truck that was allegedly involved in two Auxvasse burglaries was found burning near Teal Lake Road Monday afternoon. No injuries were reported from the fire, according to a news release issued …
Smoking materials linked to two Mexico fires Saturday
Two fires involving smoking materials were extinguished in Mexico Saturday by the Mexico Public Safety Department. No injuries were reported in either fire, according to a news release issued by …
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Obituaries
John Edward Morse
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 …
Nancy James
Funeral services for 80 year old Nancy James, of Middletown, will be held at 10:30 a.m. Nov. 2  at the Myers Funeral Home in Middletown. Visitation will be Nov. 1 from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral …
Eugene Womack
Eugene Womack
Eugene Womack, 85 of Centralia passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Monday, October 26, 2026. Family and friends are invited to Gene's Life Celebration 10:00 AM Friday, …
Steven Glenn Hofstetter
Steven Glenn Hofstetter
Steven Glenn Hofstetter, 83, known to his large family as “Papa,” passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, October 25, 2026, with his family by his side. He was the beloved husband of Linda …
Jerry Lee Meek
Jerry Lee Meek, 85, of Mexico, died Oct. 24, 2026, at her home. A celebration of life will be held on Friday at 2 p.m. at the Mexico United Methodist Church. The Meek family is being served by Arnold …
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