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Benton City was awarded a $478,000 Community Development Block Grant to improve its wastewater system.
The Benton City Board of Trustees heard updates about the grant and plans for the impending …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/4/26
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Altrusa International of Mexico holds January program meeting
mobility worldwide.png Gary Moreau, executive director of Mobility Worldwide, pictured with member Sharon Sharp on one of the …
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2/4/26
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Linda Hickam-Fountain makes a difference on the local, state, and national levels for the Charolais breed and the beef industry.
“I am passionate about cattle and youth in agriculture. I …
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By Emma Alexander for Missouri Farmers Care
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2/1/26
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Recently in Mexico news, we have seen two reports of fires where space heaters/heat lamps were involved. As temperatures remain below freezing, our Chief of the Mexico Public Safety Department, Brice …
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1/30/26
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The Arthur Center is supporting its employees who want to further their education in nursing or behavioral health to address the challenges in rural health care through a scholarship program.
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/30/26
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It’s 2026, and welcome back to “Opening Statement,” an opportunity to stay informed about the criminal justice system and how the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office handles crime, …
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1/30/26
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A $4 million bond issue with a no tax-rate increase for the Van-Far R-1 School District will be decided by Audrain County voters on April 7.
The Van-Far Board of Education approved a resolution …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/29/26
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The coronation of the Community Homecoming King and Queen happened on Friday night when the Lady Trojans and Trojans lost to Paris 44-33 and 53-23. Lydia Hoyt was crowned the 2026 Community R-6 …
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Photos courtesy of Paul Evans
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1/29/26
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A doghouse in Mexico caught on fire Tuesday.
None of the dogs were injured and the fire was caused by a heat lamp in the doghouse, according to a press release from the Mexico Public Safety …
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1/28/26
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Mexico School District teachers could see a 3.5% increase to their annual salaries next year.
The Mexico School District Board of Education got a first look at the proposed salary schedule for …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/28/26
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A fire Friday night caused significant damage to an attic and minor smoke damage to a home in Mexico.
There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire appeared to be an overloaded circuit …
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1/26/26
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Throughout the year, Better Business Bureau tracks the riskiest scams that cost people time, money and energy — and as 2025 draws to a close, we’re sharing our New Year’s resolutions for a …
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1/25/26
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Archery season ended on Jan. 15 concluding the final deer season for the 2025-2026 seasons. The final tally statewide was 301,954 deer harvested. The past season in 24-25 saw Missouri hunters take …
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By Norman Steelman, Audrain County Conservation Agent
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1/25/26
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Heading into a new year, it feels like a great time to mix things up. So, after several years interviewing leaders in health and medicine to get their insight for this column, I thought it seemed …
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center
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1/24/26
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Sixth grade
Principal’s Honor Roll
Kiara Abbott Brynlee Brown Dashall Crump Myles Darby Kennedy Dodd Cody Duff Charlie Durham Kenneth Galloway Miles Gold Lillian Hawkins Averie Isgrig …
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1/23/26
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Lately, there have been more empty kennels at the City of Mexico Animal Shelter than usual.
On Jan. 1, Tana Phillips founded MID MO Animal Rescue Coalition, which she hopes will keep animals out …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/23/26
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A Mexico man died in a three-vehicle crash Wednesday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
The man, 35, died on the scene and the other two drivers sustained moderate injuries, the …
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1/22/26
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The North Callaway R-1 School District announced leadership appointments and continued progress on the new North Callaway Elementary School building in a news release Jan. 8.
Angela Wimmer, …
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1/22/26
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The Audrain County Recorder of Deeds Office is introducing a new fraud prevention tool designed to protect notaries and the community from the growing threat of notary-related document fraud, …
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1/22/26
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The office of Central Methodist University Provost Rita Gulstad announced recently the students who were included on the Fall 2025 Dean's List.
More than 1,100 students across all campuses and …
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1/22/26
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Mexico Middle School recently began breaking in its new kitchen while construction is being finished on the new addition that will add four new classrooms. Dr. Troy Lentz, superintendent of Mexico …
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1/21/26
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Paula Creech was cruising into retirement when she heard that TJ’s Roadhouse in Mexico was up for sale.
The space, located at 112 S. Jefferson St. didn’t stay empty for long and the Mexico …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/21/26
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The Mexico School District hosted substitute teacher training, welcoming 17 current substitute teachers for a hands-on session focused on what it takes to support students during a typical school …
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1/21/26
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Katie Crews
Parents: Tom and Molly Crews
Katie is a member of Student Council, Top Club, ASTRA, Link Crew, Key Club, Speech and Debate, Theatre club, National Honor Society and she is a …
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1/21/26
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Valerie Hicks White was recognized by the Audrain Humane Society with the “Friends of Audrain Humane Society” award at its Jan. 5 meeting.
The Humane Society has been recognizing those who …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/18/26
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