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The Audrain County Area Genealogical Society (ACAGS), a nonprofit organization, is proud to announce the celebration of its 35th anniversary on Saturday, Oct. 19. The event will kick off at 9:30 a.m. …
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10/16/24
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On Sept. 27, the Audrain County Sheriff's Office received information concerning the introduction of illegal controlled substance(s) into the Audrain County Jail.
An investigation revealed …
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10/9/24
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In an age where information is at our fingertips, the role of local newspapers like the Mexico Ledger remains crucial. As the voice of our communities, it not only informs but also unites and …
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By Tim Schmidt, Publisher
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10/9/24
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Two local veterans were celebrated at last week's Veterans Coffee Talk. Every Tuesday morning in the community center off S. Main St. the veterans in Auxvasse and the surrounding communities gather …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/9/24
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Music floods the town and as you near the church and by the time you’re close enough to see the train tracks, the intoxicating smell of popcorn and fried chicken is the only thing on your …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/9/24
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St. Joseph's 17th annual Oktoberfest
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St. Joseph's Catholic Church and School invited alumni, family and friends to enjoy the gorgeous October weather and celebrate a good harvest at the 17th annual Oktoberfest. Proceeds from the event …
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Photos by Sky Strauss
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10/9/24
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Spending Saturday at the Craft Fair
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Hatton Craft Day has been celebrated on the first Saturday of October every year for 52 years now. As always, the craft fair drew a huge crowd since it has something for everyone from home decor and …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/9/24
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Volunteers for the American Red Cross of Missouri gathered at the Mexico Fire Department at 300 N. Coal St. Sunday for their “Sound the Alarm” event.
Nationwide 1.5 million …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/9/24
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The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted the eighth annual Tyronn Lue Community Day of Service on Sept. 20. This year marks the first time C2C has co sponsored the event. Dana Keller, executive …
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10/4/24
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Van-Far Homecoming Coronation 2024
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Van-Far came out on top in their homecoming game against Montgomery County with a final score of 34-7. After the game, Carson Huff and Erin Childs were crowned Homecoming King and Queen by last …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob
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10/2/24
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The Salty Heifers Co. celebrated the grand opening of their new storefront at 118 W. Jackson St. recently with a ribbon cutting ceremony and store-wide sale.
The Salty Heifers, owned by Barb …
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By Sky Strauss,
Staff Writer
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10/2/24
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Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger recently announced that Timothy Scott Midgyett, 29, of Columbia, pleaded guilty to the June 2020 murder of Chance Davis of Mexico. Midgyett …
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10/2/24
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The water in a cup set on your table begins to ripple and for a brief second, Jurassic Park flashes through your mind. Then, with the shrill of its whistle and clang of its bell, you realize …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/2/24
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For the past three years now, David Reetz, owner of Mexico Music, and his ukulele students, have taken the show on the road. Well… down the road.
Off Audrain Rd. 820 just minutes …
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By Sky Strauss,
Staff Writer
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10/2/24
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With election day quickly approaching, and the recent changes to Missouri’s voting laws, it is important to know what will be required of you and stay up-to-date on important deadlines in the …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/2/24
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Ukulele Festival at Hickory Ridge Orchard 9/29/24
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Nevermind the cloudy day; Hickory Ridge Orchard hosted a lot of talent and saw plenty of smiles at this year's Ukulele Festival.
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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10/2/24
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Homecoming Coronation 2024
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Skyler Arnold was crowned homecoming queen after the Bulldogs' 49-13 victory over the Marshall Owls.
To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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9/25/24
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Homecoming Parade Highlights 2024
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Theres no place like Mexico. Check out the Bulldogs' 2024 homecoming parade highlights.
To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.
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Photos by Nathan Lilley and Sky Strauss
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9/25/24
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Martinsburg Picnic 2024 highlights
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The 122nd annual Martinsburg Picnic had its fair share of highlights on Friday and Saturday.
To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.
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Photos courtesy of Sky Strauss, For the Ledger
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8/22/24
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Wood Hat Gary's 80th Birthday Bash
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Wood Hat Spirits in New Florence drew bourbon enthusiasts for an 80th birthday celebration for owner/founder Gary Hinegardner on Aug. 10. Tours, a 10-Year Blue Corn bourbon, and wood hat carving …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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8/20/24
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Audrain County Youth Fair 2024 wraps up
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The Audrain County Youth Fair ended last week but created a ton of memories for area youth showing off the fruits of their hard work.
To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley and Melinda Bastian
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7/31/24
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Audrain County celebrates the Fourth of July
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While wet weather wiped out a lot of the Mexico Optimist Club’s Fourth of July plans, the skies and days were still clear for some fun at Mexico Optimist Ball Park. In the early evening, kids …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Eric Mattson & Leslie Meyer
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7/10/24
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A Portion of Crown Linen Demolished
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Crown Linen came down.
After a fire six weeks prior, the Crown Linen building at West Promenade in downtown Mexico was demolished last month by Marschel Wrecking out of Fenton. The crew worked …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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7/1/24
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Mexico High School graduates Class of 2024
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Mexico High School graduated its Class of 2024 on Friday night on the football field at Hawthorne Heights in Mexico.
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Submitted Photos
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5/22/24
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Mexico Academic Team sent off to state 2nd straight time
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The Mexico High School Academic Team went back-to-back this season.
For the second straight year after its first ever state appearance, Mexico was sent off to the state tournament on Saturday at …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Sports Editor
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5/4/24
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