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Audrain County Associate Commissioner Leslie Meyer said it’s not often she is speechless, but that changed because of an award she received two weeks ago.
Meyer received the 2024 …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/12/25
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Saturday was spaghetti night at the VFW as the Mexico Optimist Club took over the Auxiliary Hall for their inaugural spaghetti dinner fundraiser and auction.
Some Optimist athletes were …
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By Sky Strauss. Staff Writer
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3/12/25
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Two people transported to hospital after their vehicle overturns
BOONE - Two people suffered minor injuries after their vehicle overturned March 9 on Route B.
The driver, a female …
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3/11/25
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A Mexico man was arrested March 11 after he fled from police from his crashed vehicle March 10, according to an Audrain County Sheriff’s Office news release.
Joshua William Julius, 37, is …
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3/11/25
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A utility room fire caused moderate fire and water damage to a home March 8 in Mexico, according to a Mexico Public Safety news release.
Just before 1:40 p.m., Mexico Public Safety …
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3/10/25
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A Hannibal man who ran from deputies following a vehicle crash early March 7 was apprehended a few hours later, an Audrain County Sheriff’s Office news release said. Robert Stehman was found, …
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3/7/25
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Vandalia man sufferers injuries in wreck
AUDRAIN - A Vandalia man suffered moderate injuries and was sent to University Hospital after a vehicle crash March 5 when his vehicle went off the road, …
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3/6/25
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Route M in Audrain County will be closed for much of March 11 for highway maintenance work, according to a news release from the Missouri Department of Transportation.
In Audrain County, Route M …
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3/5/25
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Missouri, Inc. met on Feb. 27 at The Oaks for their program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Co-President Suzanne Pursifull followed by the Pledge of …
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3/5/25
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Chamber of Commerce Meeting and Awards Banquet Highlights
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The Mexico Ledger would like to congratulate all the honorees who were recognized at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Annual Meeting and Awards Banquet.
Mark DeJaynes
The Colonel C. R. …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/5/25
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The Spirit of Inclusion
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Mexico High School welcomed students with all abilities from surrounding districts to join them in the third annual Inclusion Revolution.
“The Revolution is Inclusion” …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/5/25
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Among other business at the Feb. 24 meeting, Mexico City Council approved $34,721.26 for some street repairs through a crack and joint sealing process.
“This is a very cost-effective …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/5/25
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Mexico City Council on Feb. 24 approved temporary construction easements for the North Washington Street Stormwater Improvement Project.
Council also approved a measure regarding a change order …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/5/25
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Be curious, not judgmental, so goes one tenet of the gospel of Ted Lasso, the chipper Apple TV+ show character.
For attendees of the first Show Me Screenwriting Workshop, they learned they …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/5/25
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Cheers echoed through the Mexico High School Sports Complex as volunteer high schoolers lined up to form a tunnel from the front doors of the complex into the gymnasium. Armed with colorful pool …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/5/25
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Mark DeJaynes expressed surprise by an honor he received Feb. 28.
DeJaynes, owner of A Marked Hair Salon, dedicated friend and tireless community leader, received this year’s Colonel C. R. …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/5/25
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A Mexico man was arrested Feb. 28 after a foot chase after he allegedly trespassed in a business and had other charges, according to a Mexico Public Safety Department release.
Shawntarius …
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3/3/25
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Clark man sent to University Hospital after crash
A Clark man was seriously injured in a wreck Feb. 25 in Boone County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol news release.
The man, …
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2/28/25
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A Vandalia man wanted on a warrant was arrested early Feb. 26 on a traffic stop in Audrain County.
Shortly before 1:10 a.m., Audrain County Sheriff's Office deputies arrested Michael D. Ogden, …
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2/26/25
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Missouri State University awarded 1,437 degrees to students in fall 2024.
The commencement ceremonies took place Dec. 13 at Great Southern Bank Arena. The following local students earned …
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2/26/25
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If your farm has been in your family since Dec. 31, 1925, you can apply to have it recognized as a Missouri Century Farm.
University of Missouri Extension, the MU College of Agriculture, Food …
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2/26/25
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The Audrain County Health Department will once again bring farm safety and an appreciation for Audrain County farmers to the forefront with the second Farm Safety Day Appreciation Luncheon, which is …
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2/26/25
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Congratulations to the area students who made the MACC Fall 2024 semester President’s, Dean’s and Part-Time Honors Lists.
Presidents List Fall 2024
Mexico Madison Balvanz, …
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2/26/25
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Haley Walker is a Licensed Professional Counselor, grew up in Mexico. She graduated from Mexico High School in 2013 and went on to pursue her Bachelor’s degree in psychology at Missouri State …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/26/25
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Mexico Public Schools teachers could get a $700 increase in base pay in next year’s budget, patrons heard at the Board of Education meeting Feb. 18.
Superintendent Troy Lentz said that the …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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2/26/25
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