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Winners in The Mexico Ledger’s Mother's Day Online Photo Contest have been announced. We received a lot of great entries. First place goes to “On Top of the World” submitted by …
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5/14/25
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Demonstrating outstanding academic excellence, military bearing, teamwork and physical training, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) cadets earned multiple honors in the 2024 Association of Military …
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5/14/25
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Davison attended MMA for eight years, arriving from his hometown of Mercer, Missouri, as a fifth grader. He served as B Company Commander in the Junior School in eighth grade. Honors included Best …
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5/14/25
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The inaugural winner of the Audrain County Health Department $2,500 Kay Dubbert Memorial Nursing Scholarship has been announced. Paige Meyer, who is a second-year nursing student at the Stephens …
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By Chris Newbrough ACHD PIO/Emergency Planner
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5/14/25
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When you think of health, wellness, and strength in Mexico, one name immediately comes to mind: Connie Robley. For decades, Connie has been the face—and the heart—of fitness in our …
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5/14/25
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The Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation Scholarship selection committee announced the 2025 recipients of the technical scholarships to Mexico High School students.
Three outstanding …
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5/14/25
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The Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation Scholarship selection committee announces the 2025 recipient of the scholarship to a Mexico High School student.
Camden Williams, an outstanding …
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5/14/25
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The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center celebrated Mother’s Day early this year with a special lunch Friday afternoon. On the menu was turkey, mashed potatoes with gravy, green beans, hot …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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The Mexico High School Academic team played the comeback game of their lives Saturday, walking away from the Missouri State High School Activities Association sanctioned 2025 Scholar Bowl State …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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Planning and Zoning. Code Enforcement. Animal control. Airport.
They’re all issues on the plate for oversight for Nathan Mai-Lombardo, the city of Mexico’s new deputy city manager …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/14/25
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Mexico FFA finds success in Truck and Tractor Pull fundraiser
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The official, precariously placed between the two clay tracks with nothing more than a lawn chair and a pair of headphones for protection, waves the green flag to his right. Just when you think it …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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Drake Holloway announced his plans to attend State Technical College to study computer network and cybersecurity during an event with his fellow seniors Thursday morning, knowing that just up stairs, …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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Layne Meyers said she was in third grade when she knew she wanted to be a teacher.
“I had several amazing teachers growing up, but the one that truly inspired me to teach is Susan …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/14/25
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MHS seniors celebrate decision day
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Whether they chose a college, university, trade school or to enter the workforce, students were recognized Thursday morning surrounded by their family and friends.
Only one week away from …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/14/25
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Former Missouri Gov. and U.S. Sen. Christopher "Kit" Bond, whose hometown was Mexico, died today. He was 86.
Bond was senator for Missouri from 1987 to 2011. He served two terms as governor and …
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5/13/25
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Mexico woman hurt in crash
AUDRAIN - A Mexico woman suffered minor injuries after she crashed her vehicle May 7 on Audrain Road 929 west of Missouri FF.
The woman, 35, was taken to …
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5/13/25
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Two kinds of materials apparenty caused fires on Friday and Satuday in Mexico.
There were no injuries from either incident.
On May 9, at 9:45 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department …
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5/12/25
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The coordinating committee for the Van-Far Alumni and Friends at the April 24 meeting made further plans for the annual all-school reunion Sept. 28. A guest speaker, Kevin Langston, retired Director …
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5/7/25
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met April 24 at The Oaks for their program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Co-President Nancy Early followed by the Pledge of …
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5/7/25
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Relay celebrates 40 years of impact
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It was taco Tuesday in the Audrain County Courthouse community room for the Relay for Life of Audrain County Kickoff dinner.
The annual kickoff event, hosted by the Event Leadership team on …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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In the Mexico High School sports complex, home of the Gary Filbert Court, this Mexico High School team hosted their annual trivia night Friday.
The Mexico High School Academic Team raised money …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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Mexico Public Schools officials gathered with school officials and the public May 1 to discuss the continuous school improvement plan, the second public meeting in the school year regarding the …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/7/25
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City of Mexico officials want to find grant funding to demolish Hardin Gym on the Presser Arts Center campus, and the Mexico City Council took steps to achieve that desire by approving a measure at …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/7/25
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In the greenhouse, it feels like summer. Between the warm sunshine, lush greenery and touch of humidity, it’s easy to forget that just moments ago, you had a sweater on.
The Mexico FFA …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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For one loud, diesel-fueled fall night, the 4-H fairgrounds is crawling with folks who have traveled far and wide to our community for the Mexico Young Farmers truck and tractor pull.
The annual …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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