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A wave of fierce spring storms dominated last week leaving in its wake that damp, bitter chill that sticks with you.
However, not even the weather could prevent the Mexico Farmers Market from …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/9/25
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Official election results for Audrain County races are posted below, with results provided by the Audrain County Clerk's office. The election includes school board and city council races and propositions from the area.
Van-Far R-I School District
Board of Education, …
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4/8/25
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A fire caused by unattended burning of trash damaged a detached garage and lawn care equipment Monday at a Mexico home.
No injuries were reported.
Little Dixie Fire Protection District …
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4/8/25
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A Mexico man pleaded guilty to and received a prison sentence for multiple sex charges and possession of child pornography, according to a news release from the Audrain County Prosecuting …
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4/8/25
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AUDRAIN - A Jennings man suffered minor injuries after his vehicle went off a roadway April 5 and crashed into a tree and landed in a ditch.
The crash report said the man, 47, was taken to …
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4/7/25
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During the early morning hours of Friday, April 4, the East Central Drug Task Force, assisted by the Audrain County Sheriff‘s Office and the Mexico Department of Public Safety, served a search …
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4/6/25
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The Mexico Audrain County League of Women Voters will hold a Candidate’s Forum at 7 p.m. April 3 at the Chamber of Commerce in Mexico. Candidates for Mexico City Council and Mexico School board …
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4/2/25
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Also happeing at the March 24 Mexico City Council meeting, council:
Approved a resolution authorizing the city manager to sign contract documents with Louis Company LLC of Grain Valley, …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/2/25
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Samuel Taber – nurse by day, author by night.
Originally from Clark, Taber went to Sturgeon High School before pursuing a nursing degree at Columbia Area Career Center. He recently came to …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/2/25
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The 4-H Center was bursting at the seams, stuffed with rows of quilts from local artists and passionate vendors selling everything you could possibly need to make your own.
Friday and Saturday, …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/2/25
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Lots of employers offering jobs that are considered a calling - teaching or law enforcement, for example - struggle to find people to fill slots these days.
Mexico Public Safety Department …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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4/2/25
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Lauren Stone arrives at the stables bright and early every morning with the sunrise close on her heels. Her day begins with feeding all of the horses in her care so she can start training sessions …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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4/2/25
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Two people transported to hospital after crash
CALLAWAY - Two people suffered injuries after their car crashed March 30 on U.S. 63 north of U.S. 54.
The driver, a 73-year-old man from …
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4/1/25
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ST. LOUIS – An Audrain County man was indicted earlier this month for an accusation of possessing distributable quantities of fentanyl, according to a news release from the United States …
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3/28/25
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A Wisconsin man was arrested March 26 for multiple charges, including possession of a controlled substance, according to a Mexico Public Safety Department news release.
Michael J. …
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3/27/25
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A Missouri Lottery player couldn’t contain her excitement when she won a $100,000 top prize on a “$100,000 Cash Craze” Scratchers ticket. She purchased the winning ticket at …
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3/26/25
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Agape House of Vandalia board members met on March 18 for the first time in the New Year; poor weather conditions had caused cancellation of earlier meetings.
Board members in …
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3/26/25
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The Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and MU Extension thank the Missouri Master Naturalists for volunteering thousands of hours to conserving Missouri’s natural resources in 2024.
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3/26/25
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Nineteen teams and over 150 people participated in Audrain Humane Society’s 13th annual Trivia Night held at the Audrain County 4-H Center on March 1.
Jim Williams was the MC for the …
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3/26/25
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City of Mexico’s Annual Spring Cleanup is just around the corner and it is important that city residents be aware that guidelines will be strictly enforced in order for certain items to be …
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3/26/25
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Principal’s Honor Roll
Eighth Grade
Johanna Baker, Maggie Campbell, Gavin Creed, Kaitlyn Deimeke, Austin Duff, Bradley Hernandez Sampayo, Dylan Hunt, Eli Isgrig, Khyden James, Vinton …
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3/26/25
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Senior citizens may begin applying on April 1 to file for a tax credit at the Audrain County Collector’s Office.
The Audrain County Commission passed an ordinance on March 13 that provides …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/26/25
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After school had already let out for the day, cars were lining up in front of Mexico High School and despite the chilling wind and rain, people were making their way to the cafeteria where hot soup …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/26/25
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A financial incentive to attract teachers was approved by the Mexico Public Schools Board of Education at its March 18 meeting.
The board approved a $2,000 stipend for students who complete …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/26/25
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The smell of steak on the grill wafted through the 4-H center Thursday night with Audrain County Cattlemen’s Association cooking a dinner fit for a farmer.
Juicy rib eye, roasted potatoes, …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/26/25
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