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The 136th Missouri Military Academy Corps of Cadets gathered to celebrate commencement May 17 at MMA’s Centennial Gymnatorium. The Class of 2025 represents a diverse group of young men from 13 …
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5/28/25
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Car Show and Cruise raises money for Help Center
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The Freedom of the Road Riders Local 13 in Mexico invaded the Tractor Supply parking lot May 17 for its annual car show and cruise.
“It went fantastic today,” said activities …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/28/25
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When a dispute in the courtroom between two attorneys erupted into physical blows and an all-out brawl that carried into the streets, one man was murdered and the other went on to evade prosecution …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/28/25
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Energy efficiency is one area of focus for companies that would perform project work with the Van-Far School District, the board heard at its May 15 meeting.
The board heard reports from …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/28/25
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Mexico Public Schools board members heard about budget issues for 2025-26 and received an update on school bond projects at their May 20 meeting.
In the draft message and revenue projections …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/28/25
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Since 2007, VFW post 3772 has been putting up flags around the Missouri Veterans Home in honor of Memorial Day. This year, a total of 175 flags will be raised around the home by the VFW and The Home …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/28/25
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Casper Safranski’s best friend Wyatt Salmons died from brain cancer when he was 12 years old.
Rather than take the loss lying down, Safranski dedicated his life to making real change in …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/28/25
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A Mexico resident’s yard waste burning caused a fire over the weekend that required Mexico Public Safety Department crews to extinguish the blaze, a MDPS news release stated.
There were no …
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5/27/25
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In 2003, two retiring Mexico Middle School teachers founded an award that recognizes students who go above and beyond.
Mexico Middle School students Maelynn Kirklin, daughter of Kim and Jonathon …
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5/22/25
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Hart Career Center has announced that senior Tyson Carr has been named the recipient of this year’s Davis H. Hart Award. Carr, a student in the Welding Technology program, was nominated by …
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5/21/25
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The city of Mexico demolished five homes in 2024 and tore down seven so far this year, with plans to tear down 10 more (so far) this year, the Mexico City Council heard at its May 12 meeting.
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/21/25
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Student: Marcos Matuz
Parents: Anselmo and Veronica Matuz
Marcos is the Mexico Boys Soccer Varsity Captain and a member of student council, Link Crew, and track. Outside of school, he is …
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5/21/25
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In the barn built long before they were born with the very boards that still exist where they once stood, where so much of their hometown’s history has been made, the Mexico High School class …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/21/25
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The sun sets on the MHS class of 2025
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Mexico High School’s class of 2025 made their way to Hawthorne Heights where they would have their last evening of togetherness and carefree fun.
The annual Senior Sunset barbecue, held …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/21/25
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“As you leave here, know that you are going to be missed,” said Community R-6 Superintendent Chad Harter, as he addressed the 21 graduates sitting before him. “You’re moving …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/21/25
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Van-Far HIgh School valedictorian Erin Childs used a comment from a children’s author to describe how people process experiences and should value living in the moment.
“Dr. Seuss …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/21/25
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Growing up in a small community such as Vandalia, it came as no surprise to Alaya Kampeter when she was named salutatorian while her friends Erin Childs and Abigail Shelton were named …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/21/25
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Andrew Peuster described how he has gone from childhood activity - building stuff out of Legos - to someday soon taking engineering classes and becoming a designer.
Peuster finishes his academic …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/21/25
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Mexico High School senior Baylea Porter put into perspective what the class of 2025 graduates have experienced just before they walked across the stage Friday night at Hawthorne Heights Stadium. They …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/21/25
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Atlanta woman hurt in two-vehicle crash
BOONE - A 20-year-old Atlanta, Missouri, woman suffered minor injuries after she was involved in a two-vehicle crash May 16 at northbound U.S. 63 at …
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5/20/25
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Four people were arrested May 16 after they allegedly broke into abandoned hospital property in Mexico, according to a Mexico Public Safety Department release.
Those arrested were Jarren …
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5/20/25
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Three people were detained after they allegedly burglarized vehicles and stole property in Mexico, a Mexico Public Safety Department release stated.
Two adults and one juvenile were …
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5/20/25
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Van-Far High School Graduation Day Ceremony Highlights
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Van-Far High School graduated more than 40 students at its commencement on Sunday at the high school gym.
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Photos by Don Munsch, Editor
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5/19/25
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Mexico High School Graduation Ceremony Highlights
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Mexico High School seniors celebrated their graduation May 16 at the football field. Some 205 students graduated.
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Photos by Don Munsch, Editor
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5/19/25
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Community R-6 Graduation Ceremony Highlights
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Community R-6 principal Bob Davies recommended the graduation of 21 seniors to superintendent Chad Harter at the ceremony held Sunday afternoon.
This year, the high school recognised outstanding …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/18/25
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