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Anxiety, bullying and peer pressure are examples of just some of the challenges many middle schoolers face in their day-to-day life.
Mexico Middle School Drama Dawgs will be addressing these …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/7/25
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The eye-catching anchor rests on the Audrain County Courthouse grounds and stands as a symbol of Americans’ sacrifice during World War II and how Missourians played a role in a particular …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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5/7/25
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Mexico girl involved in one-car crash
AUDRAIN - A 14-year-old Mexico girl suffered minor injuries after she was injured in a one-car crash May 3 at Audrain Road 989 south of Missouri 22.
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5/6/25
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Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation will be in Audrain County soon to docundt some road construction work, according to a MoDOT news release.
All road closures and planned …
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5/2/25
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The Missouri Future Business Leaders of America hosted its 2025 State Leadership Conference April 13-15 in Springfield. This event brought together over 5,000 students from nearly 400 chapters across …
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4/30/25
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For many FFA members, career and leadership development events (CDEs and LDEs) are more than just competitions — they are opportunities to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and prepare …
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By Lydia Hoyt for the Ledger
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4/30/25
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North Callaway R-I School District Superintendent Kenya Thompson said she is excited about a certain personnel development happening in the district.
“Overall, we are very excited about …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/30/25
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People wanting to teach summer school in Community R-VI this year will notice a bigger salary.
The Community R-VI board at its April 15 meeting approved an increase in pay for those employees. …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/30/25
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Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited Mexico in mid-April to promote the MO ABLE program, which allows disabled residents to invest their money in five different savings and investment …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/30/25
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A beautiful breeze rustled through the trees at Hardin Park on what could only be described as the perfect spring day.
The weather was more than welcomed by the city of Mexico’s parks and …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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Presser Arts Center doesn’t just have space for theatrical productions.
It’s a venue that serves a number of interests and activities, as it offers a dance and classroom space, and …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/30/25
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Corn-filled bags landed on the sloped board with a familiar thud. Onlookers, who sat around ice-cold buckets of beer, chowed down on their pork steak dinners and sized up their opponents.
The …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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The low growl of diesel trucks and rumbling of sports cars shook the streets of Martinsburg all the way to the highway Friday night.
Martinsburg’s annual Car Show and Cruise had over 140 …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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Winning is more fun when you get to celebrate with your peers – at least that’s how Haley Schafer’s first grade class at Eugene Field Elementary seems to feel.
Garrett Swon, …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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Making a difference in one’s community -- one’s world – can take on many forms. And the results of those good deeds touch many in the here-and-now, while forming a lasting legacy …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/30/25
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Two-car collision sends three people to hospital
BOONE - Three people were seriously injured when their vehicles collided April 28 at northbound U.S. 63 at Westbrook Drive.
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4/29/25
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Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announced Wednesday that John S. Kelly Jr., 43, of Mexico was found guilty of 10 counts relating to child sexual abuse of two victims: Statutory …
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4/23/25
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Individuals are invited to a public informational meeting in Mexico that will share information about a future project that will include resurfacing, signal work and sidewalk improvements at various …
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4/23/25
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I’m Jacob Shellabarger, and I’ve served as Audrain County’s Prosecuting Attorney since 2009. It is a privilege and an honor to represent our citizens in the criminal justice system …
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By Jacob Shellabarger, Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney
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4/23/25
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GFWC Mexico Women’s Club met April 14, at the YMCA Café with President Gailyn Fennewald presiding. The meeting was hosted by members of the Arts and Culture Committee, Lana Parmenter, …
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By Sherry Medley, GFWC Recording Secretary
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4/23/25
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Name: Skyler Arnold
Parents: Curtis and Melinda Arnold
Skyler has been on the MHS volleyball team for all four years of high school. She is also a National Honor Society member and …
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4/23/25
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Local law enforcement searches for Easter eggs
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The Easter Bunny, his good friend Batman, the Mexico Public Safety Department Police and Fire and Audrain County EMS gathered at Fairytale Estates in Mexico Saturday for the annual Angel Wings Easter …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/23/25
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Van-Far R-I School District Superintendent Natalie Gibson said the district hopes to have a bond issue one year from now, in April 2026.
To that end, educators need to find out what needs the …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/23/25
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Mexico School Board trustees asked the school district for more information regarding full-time preschool for children of all school district certified and support staff.
The matter was a …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/23/25
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The Mexico City Council welcomed a new council member and named a new mayor at its regular meeting April 14.
Ron Ray was elected to the council on April 8, garnering 645 votes, and was sworn in …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/23/25
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