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Justin Hamm visits Studio Audrain to discuss what it means to be Missouri's Poet Laureate with Matt Pilger
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10/24/25
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A Jefferson City man suffered serious injuries after he was involved in a two-vehicle crash Thursday evening at Highway K at Audrain County Road 565.
The man, 30, was transported to University …
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10/24/25
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A former Mexico teacher pleaded guilty to having a sex with a student and will be sentenced in January. Janae Marie Nunnelly, of the 1500 block of Ashley Court in Mexico, entered the guilty plea …
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10/23/25
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A fire Tuesday caused serious fire damage to one house and minor damage to a neighboring house.
There were no injuries, and the cause of the fire was determined to be the accidental loss of …
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10/23/25
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First State Community Bank celebrated a decade of community service through its annual Impact Initiative, a cornerstone of the bank’s commitment to reinvesting in the communities it serves, a news release stated.
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10/23/25
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A Mexico man was arrested Tuesday on charges of burglary second degree and animal abuse, according to a news release from the Mexico Public Safety Department.
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10/22/25
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Callaway County Special Services has donated $50,000 to Serve Inc. to support Phase 2 of renovations for Serve Inc’s’s new facility, according to a news release from Serve Inc.
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10/22/25
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met on Sept. 25 at The Oaks for its program meeting. The meeting was called to order by co-president Gina Raines followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were 18 members in attendance along with two guests.
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10/22/25
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Brady Dubois said Boone Health plans to stay the course and help bring a hospital with critical access care components to Mexico.
But as is sometimes true in medicine itself, there are …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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10/22/25
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Since it was implemented in 2021, the Workforce Resource Assistance Program has supported employees at four major Mexico employers: Fluid Power Support, Gold Crest Distributing, True Manufacturing …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/22/25
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Floats fit for a fairy tale wound through the streets of Mexico on Friday in celebration of Homecoming.
While the parade is always a highlight, Homecoming traditions in Mexico begin even earlier …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/22/25
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Audrain Conservation Agent Norman Steelman discusses bear safety this season with Matt Pilger.
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10/20/25
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PHOTO GALLERY: Galloway crowned queen, seniors celebrated
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Out of several, there was one chosen.
Elise Galloway was crowned Mexico's Homecoming queen after Friday night's 28-21 loss to Moberly at Hawthorne Heights. She was chosen after walking on the …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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10/20/25
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Homecoming parade brings out Bulldog spirit
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Bulldog Homecoming spirit ran high on Friday.
Mexico High School's homecoming traditions started early on Friday morning with the Tyronn Lue Day of Service.
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/18/25
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Tony Robertson visits Studio Audrain to discuss the upcoming Mizzou vs Auburn watch party hosted by the Audrain County Mizzou Alumni Association and the Audrain County Health Department’s …
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10/17/25
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Dana Keller, executive director of the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, visits Matt Pilger to discuss the Tyronn Lue Community Day of Service, which will be held Friday, Oct. 17. #CommunityMatters
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10/15/25
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For the sixth year in a row, Missouri Military Academy (MMA) has ranked as a 2026 Best School in Niche.com’s annual list, according to an MMA news release.
The release stated that …
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10/15/25
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Little Dixie Fire Protection District announced the appointment of Jason Henry as its new fire chief, as he brings with him many years of distinguished service in fire protection, prevention, …
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10/15/25
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Student: Alexus Johns Parents: Kayla and TJ Johns Alexus is a member of the marching band, Link Crew and Mexico girls wrestling. Outside of the classroom, she is involved in derbying and …
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10/15/25
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![Randy Owings helps with a tree-planting project on Sept. 27 on Washington Street in Mexico. Mainstreet Mexico representatives and volunteers planted trees to help the downtown’s appeal. [Don Munsch]](https://beta.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20251014-142428-81b-IMG_2964.jpg)
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Mainstreet Mexico members have begun planting trees in downtown Mexico as part of a beautification effort.
Alex Finck, chairman of the Mainstreet board, said 28 trees have been planted so far, …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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10/15/25
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Quiz Bowl season officially began on Saturday, and the Mexico High School academic team opened with a brand-new starting four.
Last year’s team, captained by 2024 Individual Player …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/15/25
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![Amanda Warmbrodt talks to her class at Eugene Field Elementary School on a recent day as they do a reading lesson. [Don Munsch]](https://beta.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20251014-144948-449-Mexico%20Curriculaum-Amanda%20Warmbrodt.jpg)
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A new curriculum for reading and math started in Mexico Public Schools in the last two years, with a new reading curriculum starting last year and a math curriculum launching this year.
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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10/15/25
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Apple picking, pumpkin patches, changing leaves and hayrides all come together to make a hallmark fall.
But for Dave Reetz, owner of Mexico Music, fall is all about ukuleles.
Reetz is …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/15/25
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![Brady Dubois, president and chief executive officer of Boone Health, speaks at a Mexico City Council meeting Monday night that featured a joint session with the Audrain County Commission and Audrain County Health Department board. He spoke about the fiuture of the new hospital here. [Don Munsch]](https://beta.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20251014-122839-820-IMG_3002.jpg)
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The future of a hospital with critical access care functions is still on track to open in Mexico, a Boone Health official told media and local leaders on Monday.
Brady Dubois, president and …
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10/14/25
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In the debut show of "Community Matters," Matt Pilger welcomes Audrain County Commissioners Alan Winders and Tracy Graham to discuss the lawsuit against the Missouri Tax Commission as well as Boone …
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10/13/25
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