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The five women gather every summer over the decades at a beach house at North Carolina's Outer Banks, checking in on one another through the years after their shared experience of being on their swim …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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2/26/25
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Audrain Co R-6 FFA Alumni gathered in the Community R-6 gymnasium for their annual Fields of Opportunity: Alumni Dinner and Fundraising/Scholarship auction Feb. 23.
The night kicked off with a …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/26/25
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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 people in the here-and-now, while forming a …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/26/25
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Wreck sends two to Boone Hospital
CALLAWAY Two people were taken to Boone Hospital after a collision Feb. 21 on eastbound Interstate 70.
Just after 8:35 a.m., a woman, 24, and a boy, …
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2/25/25
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Two Mexico men were arrested after they allegedly fled on foot after a police vehicle chase on Feb. 24, a Mexico Public Safety Department news release reported.
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2/25/25
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A Mexico man received various charges after he was stopped by an Audrain County Sheriff’s Office deputy on Feb. 19 in the Walmart parking lot, a sheriff’s office news release stated.
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2/24/25
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A Mexico man was arrested Feb. 21 after he allegedly burglarized a building on West Jackson Street, according to a Mexico Public Safety Department news release.
Wyatt J. Bradley, 19, faces …
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2/24/25
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Wreck sends two people to hospital
Two people from Paris were transported to University Hospital in Columbia after they suffered minor injuries following a crash Feb. 17 on Highway 15 near Road …
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2/19/25
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GFWC Mexico Women’s Club met on Feb. 10, at the YMCA Café with President Gailyn Fennewald presiding. The meeting was hosted by members of the Education and Libraries Committee: Deborah …
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2/19/25
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Laddonia
Lauryn Grace Robnett: Bachelor of Science in Agribusiness Management, Minor in Intl Ag, Food & Nat Res, Minor in Plant Sciences
Colin Ross Wilburn: Bachelor of Science in …
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2/19/25
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Local eighth graders and their parents took an important step toward future success at the recent "Your Future is Bright" event. Hosted by Mexico Middle School and Bright Futures, the event aimed to …
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2/19/25
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A former colleague of mine at a paper I worked at many years ago asked about whether there were differences in newspapers, because I had worked for a few before joining that paper.
It was a fair …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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2/19/25
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Mexico residents will pay slightly more for refuse rates in 2025-26 after council approved rates at its Feb. 10 meeting.
The new base rate of $15.65 a month for sanitation services represents …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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2/19/25
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A Valentine's Day treat for seniors
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Everyone had a Valentine this year at the Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center.
On Friday, the cafeteria was packed with guests who were there for the "That's Amore" Valentine's Day party, an …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/19/25
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Each year, Missouri Lawyers Media accepts nominations from around the state for attorneys who have not just won cases, but whose actions prove to be impactful in their profession. One such lawyer on …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/19/25
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Mayor Briggs accepts Missouri Arts Award on behalf of Mexico
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The city of Mexico won the 2025 Missouri Arts Council Award for Creative Community during Arts Day at the Capitol Wednesday, Feb. 5.
Mayor Vicki Briggs accepted the award, which was a special …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/19/25
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The Mexico Ledger has welcomed a veteran newspaperman to its staff.
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2/17/25
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CALLAWAY– On Feb. 12, Highway Patrol Troop F responded to a single-vehicle accident on the US 54 eastbound exit ramp to Simon Blvd.
The 1998 Ford Explorer driven by a 29-year-old man from …
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2/13/25
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On Wednesday, Feb. 12 at about 8:57 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 600 block of MacFarlane in reference to the residents waking up to find someone inside their home. …
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2/13/25
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Weather permitting, as early as Feb. 17, Route K in Audrain County is scheduled to close, over Hickory Creek, 1.74 miles west of Route W, near Farber, as work begins on a bridge replacement project. …
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2/12/25
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Every other month, city officials within Audrain County come together for a meeting of the minds where they receive updates on surrounding areas and get connected with resources.
This is all …
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Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/12/25
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Perkins crowned Mr. Bulldog during Courtwarming
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The 2025 Mr. Bulldog was crowned during Mexico's Courtwarming on Friday night.
Other than the two varsity victories over conference rival Moberly, people had something else to celebrate on Gary …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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2/12/25
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Moving and grooving at the YMCA
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Chair Exercise classes are offered at the Mexico Area Family YMCA Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:15 a.m. to noon and Fridays 10:11–11 a.m.
There are two types of classes: …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/12/25
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Fred Jacobi celebrates his 99th birthday surrounded by friends and family at the YMCA after Chair Exercise class on Friday, Feb. 7.
After class, instructors Gailyn Fennewald, Nancy Taylor and …
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2/12/25
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What hits the spot on a cold, February day more than a warm turkey turnover smothered in gravy and served up with a side of green beans and mashed potatoes with apple crisp for dessert?
If you …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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2/12/25
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