A joint effort between the County of Audrain, City of Mexico and Audrain Community Hospital Foundation resulted in the purchase of the Audrain Community Hospital building during the foreclosure sale …
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7/25/24
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While the 2023-24 school year is in the past, and another one on the horizon, there are still awards worthy of recognition for the past school year. The Community R-6 High School held its annual …
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7/25/24
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met on June 27, at noon 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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7/25/24
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Presser Performing Arts Center (PAC) celebrated its 100 year anniversary on Thursday, July 18. In birthday party style, community members were invited to enjoy cake, ice cream, and live music.
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By Sherell Williams, For The Ledger
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7/25/24
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POET Bioprocessing – Laddonia awarded $5,240 in grants to five local organizations. The funds were donated through POET’s 2024 Community Impact Grant Program, which awards grants to a …
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7/24/24
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Mexico Public Schools announces the selection of Shannon Davolt as assistant principal for Mexico High School.
Davolt advances to the assistant principal position from her current role as …
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7/24/24
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County fair season is upon us with more fair dates than the calendar boxes can hold. You can easily recognize fair parents right now.
Many will have stained hands. It may be …
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By Melinda Bastian
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7/24/24
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James Dye, past president of the Heart of Missouri Board of Realtors, presents a check for $1,000 to Rep. Kent Haden last week at The Mexico Ledger. The presentation was made on behalf of the board …
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Photo by Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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7/18/24
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The Mexico Community was treated to a phenomenal evening of dancing the night away to everyone’s favorite Bee Gees songs by the Bee Gees Gold Tribute, straight from Las Vegas. Paul and Theresa …
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7/18/24
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Arthur Center Community Health (ACCH) has been engaged over the last several months in a search for a successor to Terry Mackey given his upcoming retirement as the chief executive officer of ACCH. …
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7/17/24
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Audrain Fair kicks off Thursday
Family Day returns Sunday
A highlight of Audrain County summer returns to the fairgrounds Thursday as the Audrain County Youth Fair kicks off. The week …
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7/17/24
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David Cochrane has joined the North Callaway School District and will serve as the new middle school principal. Cochrane lands at North Callaway having served at the Mexico School District, where he …
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7/11/24
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With new employee announcements, the Audrain County Historical Society (ACHS) Board of Directors has announced the hiring of Ethan Everhart who has joined the museum
staff as a part-time tour …
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7/11/24
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The public is invited to join in celebrating as Presser Arts Center celebrates its 100th birthday.
The celebration will be held at Presser Arts Center located at 900 S. Jefferson, Mexico, at 5 …
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7/11/24
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The president of the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) recently appointed members of the association to serve a one-year term on one of MAC’s six Policy Steering Committees.
Pete …
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7/10/24
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Middletown, Missouri: population 171.
Some would describe it as the proverbial blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of town. Locals would refute that, however.
And travelers may …
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By Andrea Ankrom, For The Ledger
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7/10/24
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Audrain County celebrates the Fourth of July
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While wet weather wiped out a lot of the Mexico Optimist Club’s Fourth of July plans, the skies and days were still clear for some fun at Mexico Optimist Ball Park. In the early evening, kids …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Eric Mattson & Leslie Meyer
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7/10/24
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On Sunday, June 30 at approximately 7:09 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the area of Amelia Drive and Cardinal in reference to a grass fire. Responding personnel found …
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7/8/24
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Auxvasse recently held its Independence Day Parade and celebration. The event drew big crowds and offered free hot dogs , hamburgers, chips and drinks for everyone, along with music and face …
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7/4/24
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, around 22 million kids receive free or reduced-cost meals thanks to the National School Lunch Program. However, once the school year ends, only 17 …
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7/4/24
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Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners (SNP) offers a unique experience for those interested in obtaining technical education to gain hands-on experience with the company. The SNP Career Academy is a …
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7/4/24
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After 26 years of dedicated service and leadership, Arthur Center Community Health (“ACCH”) would like to formally announce the retirement of its long time CEO, Terry Mackey. For the last …
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7/3/24
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As the nation gears up to celebrate Independence Day, there is no shortage of local happenings Here are some highlights of what’s going on:
July 4
4th of July - Mexico
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7/3/24
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Volunteers and members of VFW Post 3772 had a beautiful morning to raise flags at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico Monday. Here, Charlie Bigelow puts finishing touches on one of the many flags …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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7/3/24
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A Portion of Crown Linen Demolished
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Crown Linen came down.
After a fire six weeks prior, the Crown Linen building at West Promenade in downtown Mexico was demolished last month by Marschel Wrecking out of Fenton. The crew worked …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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7/1/24
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