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The winner of the 2026 Audrain County Health Department’s Kay Dubbert Memorial Scholarship has been selected. This year’s recipient is Mexico resident Lillian Yager.
Yager was chosen from a …
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5/23/26
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The Mexico High School Art Club is growing like never before.
On May 8, Mexico High School hosted its annual art show featuring the talents of Bulldog artists of every level, from elementary to …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/22/26
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For Lexie and Lindsay Jones, it’s easier to go through life with a partner.
The twins, daughters of Gayle and Matthew Jones, were recognized as Van-Far Class of 2026 valedictorians — both …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/22/26
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Roughly 400 people showed up to support 19 Trojan graduates on Sunday.
The eye-opening statistic was shared by Chad Harter, superintendent of the Community R-6 school district, during his speech …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/21/26
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Three members of Missouri Military Academy’s Class of 2026 have earned competitive three-year Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps scholarships, supporting their college education and preparing …
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5/21/26
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With its championship win at the North Central Missouri Conference Scholar Bowl, the Scholar Bowl team from Mexico Senior High School proved themselves worthy to play on a national stage.
On …
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5/21/26
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It was a historic year for the Mexico High School Class of 2026.
The Mexico High School commencement ceremony was held Friday evening at Hawthorne Heights, where MHS Principal Brad Ellebracht …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/20/26
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Keith Jermaine Holmes, 35– resisting or interfering with arrest/detention/stop, stealing- fourth or subsequent offense within 10 years, first-degree trespassing and first-degree burglary,
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5/18/26
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Every year, the Mexico Area Family YMCA celebrates the volunteers who make the Y a great place.
The Mexico Area Family YMCA hosted its annual supporters luncheon on Friday where YMCA board …
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5/15/26
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The winners of The Mexico Ledger’s Mother’s Day Photo Contest, sponsored by Battlefield Lavender, have been announced. There were a lot of great entries.
First place goes to Ashley Broeker …
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5/14/26
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Instead of seeking out prospective employers, Mexico High School Jobs for America’s Graduates participants had local jobs coming to them.
The high school’s JAG program hosted its annual …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/14/26
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A Mexico man was arrested Tuesday afternoon for his alleged involvement in a shooting.
Darius R. Hoffman, 38, of Mexico, was arrested on charges of unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal …
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5/13/26
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We are launching our “Support Local Journalism” campaign, running through June 14. We are asking readers who value this newspaper to consider making a donation to help sustain it.
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By Tim Schmidt, Publisher
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5/13/26
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A lawsuit alleging the wrongful termination of former Little Dixie Fire Chief Eric Hartman was filed against the agency April 15.
The lawsuit stems from Hartman’s termination by the Little …
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5/13/26
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The rain just kept coming Saturday evening, but it would be no match for the splash Mexico Middle School eighth graders made.
Despite the weather, 50 MMS students gathered at the Mexico High …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/13/26
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Congressman Sam Graves recently secured an additional $4.9 million in federal funding for improvements to Highway 54 in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2026 (H.R. 7148), which was signed into …
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5/13/26
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A joint venture to provide an avenue for Mexico residents to turn in any outdated or unused drugs in their possession, prescribed or otherwise, was held outside the Mexico Wal-Mart on April 25.
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5/10/26
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Just two weeks before the Mexico FFA Truck and Tractor Pull, Kyle Roth of the Mexico Young Farmers was optimistic about track conditions. But steady rain and cloudy weather that once gave him hope …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/9/26
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Barelight Studios, an independent, student-led production company based in central Missouri, has officially entered production on its debut short film, “Archetypes," now filming on location at …
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5/9/26
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In April, the Mexico City Council awarded approximately $28,980 in tourism tax funds to multiple community organizations.
Reimbursement funds for advertising costs related to community events …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/8/26
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The Eastern Missouri Family YMCA has announced that Branch Executive Director Debbie Hopke will retire in Fall 2026, concluding a remarkable tenure that began with the organization’s founding and …
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5/8/26
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A Mexico man was arrested Wednesday evening following an MPSD investigation into suspicious activity at a West Breckenridge apartment.
Skyler R Boyle, 18, of Mexico, was arrested on charges of …
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5/7/26
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Missouri Military Academy’s Army JROTC Raiders placed third overall in the Challenge Level Male Division at the JROTC National Raider Challenge, held April 16–19, 2026, at Fort Knox, Kentucky.
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5/7/26
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The Navy Anchor memorial and the wall that accompanies it outside the Audrain County Courthouse represent the 749 service members, including U.S. Army Engineers, Navy Soldiers and Missouri’s 3206th …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/7/26
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The starting wage for Mexico Public Safety Department officers has increased to $22.49 per hour.
The Mexico City Council approved a new pay schedule for Mexico Public Safety Department officers …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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5/6/26
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