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Year after year, the city budgets to assist various charitable and civic organizations in Mexico.
New business at the Nov. 24 Mexico City Council meeting was dominated by a number of these …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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12/3/25
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"Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory" is coming to the Presser Arts Center stage. Here to talk about it is Rob Dalton, who plays Uncle Joe, and Director Lennette Brown.
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12/1/25
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The Mexico Public Safety Department responded to about six vehicle slide-offs, stranded motorists or crash calls after the first winter weather of the season on Saturday, according to a news release.
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12/1/25
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Mexico High School senior Samantha Martin was nominated for the Missouri School Board Association John T. Belcher Scholarship. Her application will advance to the state competition. The decision was …
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12/1/25
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Life changed dramatically for Ted DeVault, of Mexico, in 2023, when he was diagnosed with alpha-gal syndrome, a serious allergic condition triggered by the lone star tick, which is common in …
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11/30/25
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Substance abuse in Audrain County has consequences that radiate beyond the user. Across the United States, three major issues: substance abuse, child welfare, and criminal justice, intersect every …
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By Jordan Duenckel, Audrain County Assistant Prosecuting Attorney
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11/29/25
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Mexico Middle School announces first quarter honor roll
Eighth Grade
Principal's Honor Roll
Collin Forrest Dominick Garcia Owen Goff Iva Hicks Hunter Hodde Anna Isgrig Chloe Jeffrey …
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11/29/25
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Matt Pilger gave Derek Stuckenschneider, regional president of Peoples Savings Bank, a penny for his thoughts about the "penny shortage."
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11/28/25
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Kaitlyn Camp, owner of Kaitlyn’s Cleaning Services, was recognized by the Missouri Women’s Business Center as the Audrain County Entrepreneur of the Year at the Women Who Own It Awards.
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11/28/25
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Mexico Academic Team sophomores Aaron Iman, Elliott DeVargas and Trey Steelman looked a whole lot like last year's A-team bringing home the top scorer of the tournament and a tournament championship …
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11/28/25
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The Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition announced Friday that Room at the Inn, Audrain County’s only winter emergency shelter, will open its doors in December, thanks to extraordinary …
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11/27/25
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The Van-Far School Board members could feel the Indian pride as students and their families joined them, along with teachers and staff, in the library Thursday night before the meeting.
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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11/27/25
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Studio Audrain visited Hawthorne Elementary School to see how they get into the Thanksgiving spirit.
For more Studio Audrain exclusives, check out our YouTube page @mexicoledger.
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11/26/25
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The Mexico School District saw growth for its second continuous year in its annual performance report released by the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education on Nov. 6. The district earned …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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11/26/25
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Mexico High School theatre earned its ears this weekend.
The fall production of Disney’s Dare to Dream Jr. followed a group of inspired and eager trainees on their first day at the …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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11/26/25
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PHOTO GALLERY: Disney magic on the MHS stage
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Mexico High School Theatre's production of the one-act musical review, Dare to Dream Jr. ran Nov. 21-23.
Dare to Dream Cast and Crew
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Player 1 - Landry Cooney Player 2 - Jasmine …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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11/25/25
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The annual performance reports are out and Mexico Public Schools Superintendent Troy Lentz discusses Mexico's second consecutive year of growth.
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11/24/25
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Sara Reed, 50, of Mexico, was arrested Sunday for driving while intoxicated, according to a news release from the Mexico Public Safety Department.
On Sunday, at approximately 8:17 a.m., MPSD …
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11/24/25
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Student: Miah Sprock Parents: Corey and Bobbie Jo Sprock
Miah is a member of Chamber Choir, Noteworthy, Key Club, National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society and FFA where she …
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11/23/25
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The Old Fashioned Christmas at the Stables is a Mexico tradition filled with holiday cheer. From sleigh rides to live holiday music and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus, the event has served all …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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11/23/25
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Eric Davolt, physical education teacher at McMillan Early Learning Center, has been named a 2025 Teacher of the Year by the Missouri Society of Health and Physical Educators.
According to a news …
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11/22/25
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Real Estate Broker Owner of Century 21 Peak, Marking & Associates discusses the transition to a buyer's market with Matt Pilger.
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11/21/25
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Audrain County Area Public Schools Retirees held their meeting on Oct. 1 at the Mexico Area Family YMCA.
Tiffani Maxwell, YMCA member and instructor, talked about the YMCA, its programs, …
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11/21/25
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The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce announced that Alice Leonatti has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the C.R. Stribling Community Service Award.
This distinguished honor — …
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11/21/25
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For 52 years, Handi-Shop Inc. has been a place where community members with disabilities are given an opportunity to develop real workforce experience and receive a regular paycheck for their …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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11/21/25
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