Patricia McDonald was crowned Senior Sweetie by last year’s sweetie, Leona (Tody) Oliver.
A Valentine's Day treat for seniors
Everyone had a Valentine this year at the Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center. On Friday, the cafeteria was packed with guests who were there for the "That's Amore" Valentine's Day party, an …
Refuse rates will go up very slightly beginning in April
Refuse rates to go up
Mexico residents will pay slightly more for refuse rates in 2025-26 after council approved rates at its Feb. 10 meeting. The new base rate of $15.65 a month for sanitation services represents …
Don Munsch, General Manager/Editor
From the Editor...
A former colleague of mine at a paper I worked at many years ago asked about whether there were differences in newspapers, because I had worked for a few before joining that paper. It was a fair …
Local Sports
Van-Far junior Pacey Reading stands with his father and Van-Far assistant coach Brett Reading before the Indians' home game against Montgomery County on Feb 4 at home in Vandalia to celebrate scoring his 1,000th career point earlier this season.
Van-Far’s Reading minds way to 1,000 points 
It’s on to the next play for Pacey Reading. After the Van-Far junior scored his 1,000th career point on Feb. 1, that was what Reading was thinking as the Indians attempted to come back in …
Community R-6 senior Aaliyah Welch drives toward the rim in an earlier game this season.
Community R-6 girls first Pilot Grove loss happens on Homecoming
The Community R-6 girls had Homecoming Week end on a sour note on Friday. The Lady Trojans lost to Central Activities Conference foe Pilot Grove for the first time 45-35 after nine straight …
Ladybirds extend streak to seven with 49-29 win over South Callaway
The North Callaway girls have now beaten South Callaway seven straight times. The Ladybirds defeated their county rival 49-29 on Thursday at home after tallying 14 steals. The North Callaway …
Thunderbird turnovers turn into 55-41 home loss to South Callaway
The North Callaway boys' mistakes on Thursday night cost them. The Thunderbirds lost 55-41 to county rival South Callaway (11-11) at home after committing a season-high 30 turnovers. North …
Mexico senior Daunte Cline sits with his family as he signs to play football for William Woods University in Fulton during a ceremony on Feb. 5 at Gary Filbert Court in Mexico.
Mexico’s Cline, Hoover bulk up college football rosters after signings
Two key parts of Mexico football’s defense signed for college over the past week. Daunte Cline Signing Photo Gallery Peyton Hoover Signing Photo Gallery First, senior Daunte …
Obituaries
JOSEPH “JOE” GLENN VANCE, JR.  Joseph Glenn Vance, Jr, 77 of Centralia passed away on February 5th. Funeral services will be 11a.m. Tuesday, February 11, at the First Christian …
Robert Dailing Robert Dailing, 69, Paris, passed away Wednesday February 5, at the Harry S. Truman VA Medical Center in Columbia. A celebration of life will be announced at a a later date. …
Bobby Gene Davis, Jr. Bobby Gene Davis, Jr., 58, of Mexico, passed away on Friday, February 7, at his home. Funeral Services will be at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11, at Arnold Funeral …
Darren Lee Belcher Darren Lee Belcher, 59, of Mexico, passed away peacefully surrounded by those who loved him on Tuesday, February 4, at his residence. Darren was born on November 22, …
Local News
Local eighth graders and their parents took an important step toward future success at the recent "Your Future is Bright" event. Hosted by Mexico Middle School and Bright Futures, the event aimed to …
Laddonia Lauryn Grace Robnett: Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management, Minor in Intl Ag, Food & Nat Res, Minor in Plant Sciences Colin Ross Wilburn: Bachelor of Science in …
GFWC Mexico Women’s Club met on Feb. 10, at the YMCA Café with President Gailyn Fennewald presiding. The meeting was hosted by members of the Education and Libraries Committee: Deborah …
The Mexico Ledger has welcomed a veteran newspaperman to its staff.
Local Sports
In their final night competing on a home mat, the Centralia girls seniors basked in the moment. Centralia Senior Night Photo Gallery The No. 7 Lady Panthers lost to district foe and No. 2 …
When the Community R-6 girls have scored at least 50 points, they have been unbeatable. Community R-6 Senior Night Photo Gallery The Lady Trojans did just that through sickness during …
It has been a rough season for the Community R-6 boys and recent developments made Tuesday even tougher. Community R-6 Senior Night Photo Gallery The Trojans, like many others in the area, …
Mexico needed a win on Friday night at Gary Filbert Court. Mexico vs Moberly Photo Gallery The Bulldogs closed Courtwarming with a 75-57 victory over Moberly, gaining wins in the North …
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