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Peoples Savings Bank of Rhineland announced in a news release that, effective January 1, 2026, the bank officially began operating under a new name: PSB Bank. The change is a name update only and …
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1/17/26
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Thanks to a recent district food drive and generous community donations, Bulldog families received meals during the holidays.
Before the break, 400 meal kits were distributed to 200 families …
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1/17/26
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Chris Witting doesn’t think there is a secret when it comes to making good chili — but a little Wagyu beef certainly doesn’t hurt.
On Saturday, Smitty Spitfire’s chili, crafted by …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/16/26
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Danielle Todd, of Mexico, has been named to Southern New Hampshire University's Fall 2025 Dean's List. The fall terms run from September to December.
Full-time undergraduate students who have …
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1/16/26
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PHOTO GALLERY: Second annual Chili Cook-off Fundraiser
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This photo gallery is sponsored by Melody's Quality Jewelry.
The Central Missouri Veterans Monument Foundation hosted its second annual chili cookoff to raise money for the monument.
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/15/26
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The Agape House of Vandalia board met Jan. 6 with Jane Duffner, Richard Duffner, Janet Heim, Karen Holbrook, Sterling Holbrook, Eldora Lowry, Ruth Miller, Floy Oliver, Phil Pennington, Kay Robnett …
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1/15/26
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Candidate filing for Audrain County residents interested in running for available seats in the April 2026 closed Dec. 30.
The next general municipal election in Audrain County will be held April …
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1/15/26
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A former Mexico teacher was sentenced Monday for sexual contact with a student.
Janae Marie Nunnelly, of Mexico, was sentenced to five years of probation during a hearing Monday after pleading …
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1/14/26
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The annual Presser Arts Center Gala will return to the Stribling Black Box Theatre on Jan. 24. Co-chair Cara Miller gives us a sneak peak of what to expect this year.
Community Matters is a …
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1/14/26
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The first phase of preparations for the demolition of the Audrain Medical Center is underway.
ARSI Inc., a registered asbestos abatement contractor based in Jefferson City, has been conducting …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/14/26
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A Rush Hill man was found guilty of five felony sex crimes stemming from alleged contact with multiple minors between 2005 and 2021 William Joseph Dahl, 41, of Rush Hill, pleaded guilty in court …
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1/13/26
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The City of Mexico’s Street Division closed Smiley Drive on Monday to conduct pavement repairs. The street will be open to local traffic only. Closure points will be located at both the …
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1/13/26
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GFWC Mexico Women’s Club met on Dec. 8 at the YMCA Café with President Gailyn Fennewald presiding.
The meeting was hosted by members of the Arts and Culture Committee: Lana Parmenter, Lara …
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1/11/26
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Samuel and Jessica Taber have found a way to turn their passions into a business of their own.
In February, the husband-and-wife team will open Forged of Echoes, a bookstore that will sell …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/9/26
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A grass fire in the front yard of a residence was extinguished on Wednesday.
There were no injuries or personal property damage from the incident, according to a news release from the Mexico …
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1/8/26
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The Mexico City Council had a relatively light agenda for its last meeting before the new year on Dec. 22.
The first item of business was the approval of an ordinance that would allow the West …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/26
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William Hernandez-Sampayo and Miah Sprock were presented the 87th annual Wise Courtesy award. The award was established by the late Mrs. F.M. Wise, who specified that the cash awards be presented to …
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1/8/26
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The second annual Chili Cook-off Fundraiser returns to the VFW Post 3772 on Jan. 10 from 1-4 p.m. to support the Central Missouri Veterans Monument Foundation.
Community Matters is a Studio …
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1/7/26
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The expansion, renovation or potential relocation of Mexico City Hall has been a topic of discussion for over a decade.
For many years, other projects took priority, but deficiencies within the …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/7/26
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A group of forward-thinking community leaders met 44 years ago for the purpose of establishing a program to support the Mexico schools, and the A+ For Education was created. Since 1991, all area …
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1/4/26
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EDF Renewables donated $1,000 to the local SAE grant program at Community R-6 Schools. The SAE or Supervised Agriculture Experiences allows FFA students to study an area of interest whether it is …
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1/4/26
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A $1000 Beef Production SAE grant has been awarded to Sophia Fennewald of Martinsburg, by Crystal Farms Dairy Company.
SAE grants are designed to help FFA members create or expand Supervised …
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1/3/26
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The winner of The Mexico Ledger’s Santa Photo Contest, sponsored by Cordelio Power, has been announced. There were a lot of great entries.
First place goes to Lara Bell who will receive four …
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1/2/26
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There was a special guest at the Van-Far R-1 Board of Education meeting on Dec. 18.
At the meeting, members of the board were introduced to Rio, a trained therapy dog who could soon be roaming …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/1/26
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The Mexico Area Family YMCA and the Eastern Missouri YMCA are proud to announce they have received grant funding from the AP Green Foundation to support important projects that enhance youth …
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1/1/26
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