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The Handi Shop in Mexico turned 50 last week with a big celebration that included current and former employees and supporters.
The five original employees, known as the Fab Five, were all …
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Dennis Sharkey
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9/27/23
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Hawthorne Elementary School looked more like a Fall carnival than it did a school last Thursday evening, Sept. 21, when the back parking lot was transformed into a festival featuring literacy.
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Dennis Sharkey
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9/27/23
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Mexico Public Schools is preparing for a possible bond question in next April’s election.
At the Board of Education’s (BOE) regular meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 19, the board heard from …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/23/23
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The Mexico School District is excited to welcome Anna Richardson to the Bulldog Team.
Richardson will be the Director of Technology for the district. She begins her role on Monday, Sept. …
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9/23/23
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Hundreds of flying enthusiasts descended upon Mexico’s Municipal Airport last weekend Sept. 14-15 for Zenith Aircraft’s 32nd annual Homecoming weekend.
Sebastien Heintz, founder of …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/23/23
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Arrest Reports 9/15 - 9/20
Brandon Michael Garnett, 27, DWI
James Kirtley Worthington, 56, driving while revoked or suspended
Colby Eugene Pitzer, 36, domestic assault (fourth degree)
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9/23/23
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Results from a healthcare study local officials have been waiting on provided some good news after a year of turbulence.
Audrain County commissioners, the Audrain County Health Department, and …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/20/23
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A group of local healthcare professionals and public leaders are cautiously optimistic the new owners of the local hospital will get it open but are ready to act if needed.
Donna Corrado and her …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/20/23
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The Mexico Municipal Airport was jammed packed over the weekend with many folks from out of town coming in like Daniel and Debbie Wagner of Unionville, MO, who also brought their grandson Blake with …
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9/20/23
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Justin M. Berrey, a leader at True Manufacturing in Mexico, was at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce last Tuesday, Sept. 12, for a signing of his new book, “The Change Jar.” The book is …
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9/20/23
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Whether you’re looking for your first home, a new home, or just a nice place to rent it can be tough in Mexico.
Developers, real estate agents, and members of the city’s planning and …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/20/23
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Arrest Report 9/14
Jordan Wayne Hoffman, 26, driving while revoked or suspended
Ethan Thomas Levings, 29, parole/probation violation, trafficking drugs (first degree), possession of drug …
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9/20/23
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More than 70 years ago former publisher of the Ledger, Robert M. White II, got to break some news that would raise the spirits of the entire town.
White II, former publisher of the Mexico Ledger …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/16/23
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Despite a recommendation from the Mexico Planning and Zoning Commission many on the city council don’t seem to agree with a change to the sidewalk ordinance.
Planning and Zoning met …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/16/23
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The city of Mexico put the final stamp on the 2024 fiscal year budget after approving the tax levy last month at the council’s regular meeting on Monday, Sept. 11.
City Manager Bruce …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/16/23
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On Wednesday, Sept. 13, at approximately 3:08 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the area of W Boulevard and Dogwood in reference to a juvenile that had been hit by a …
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9/16/23
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Audrain County Commissioners, the City of Mexico and the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) will hold a special meeting tomorrow at 6 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 14, at the Kevin Farnen Community Room …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/13/23
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The Mexico Planning and Zoning Commission is sending two items back to the city council reaffirming its approval after voting to recommend a change to the city’s ordinance.
The two items …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/13/23
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A local developer warned the Mexico Planning and Zoning Commission last week the city of Mexico cannot compete with neighboring cities when it comes to the cost of building.
Developer Jack …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/13/23
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Mexico Relay For Life took over the Downtown Square on Saturday, Sept. 9, to remember those lost to cancer and to celebrate survivors. Cancer survivors wore purple shirts. More than 300 remembrance …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/13/23
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On Friday, September 8, at approximately 11:17 a.m., a concerned resident approached a Mexico Public Safety (MPSD) officer and provided information about some suspicious activity that occurred in the …
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9/13/23
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Mexico native Ryan Varner remembers the first night he finally decided to go to the Audrain County Shelter Resource Center (ACSRC) to seek help.
“I slept about two hours and I was …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/9/23
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Tickets will soon go on sale for the fall and winter productions at the Press Arts Center with “War of the Worlds” showing Oct. 6-8 and “The Little Mermaid” with two weekends …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/9/23
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In just a couple of weeks, the city of Mexico will transform into a time machine taking folks back to when their ancestors roamed the area.
The biannual Walk Back in Time history festival will …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/9/23
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MPSD responds to man wielding knife
On Sunday, Sept. 3, at approximately 11:29 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 400 block of Yale in reference to a …
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9/9/23
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