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A 200-megawatt solar farm is currently under construction on Route P near the Ameren Energy Station.
Mega solar project contributing to local economy
The developers of a solar project partially in Audrain County near Vandalia say they’re here to support the community for the long term. Representatives with EDF Renewables visited with … more
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From left, Tad Dobyns and Taylor Williams with Central Missouri Community Action and Audrain County Collector Amy LeCount were in a group together playing a cyber security game. The game was set up by Audrain County Emergency Management Director Carl Donaldson (not pictured).
Cyber security in a board game
Some local officials and community activists got together after the Audrain County Municipalities meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 30, at the Courthouse, to play a cyber security board game.  The … more
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The winning Mexico Academic A-Team after the latest victory.
Mexico Academic Team just keeps on winning
The Mexico Academic A-Team is on an unprecedented streak. This past Saturday, Feb. 3, the team won it’s 62nd game in a row to win its seventh tournament of the season. The team has not … more
Sentencing for CSAM case delayed / Arrest Report
A Mexico man will have to wait another two weeks before finding out his fate after pleading guilty to five charges of sex crimes involving children. Wesley Cloven, 66, pleaded guilty in Audrain … more
MPSD responded to a fire at Nu-Tone on West Monroe Saturday night.
MPSD responds to fire at Nu-Tone
The Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to a fire at the Nu-Tone Cleaners building on West Monroe Street in the 6 p.m. hour on Saturday, Feb. 3. There are no reports of any injuries. One … more
MPSD working with Columbia police
The Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) is working with the Columbia Police Department (CPD) after several cars were discovered to have been broken into on Tuesday morning. MPSD said at … more
Tyronn Lue project holding community conversations next week
The Cradle to Career (C2C) Partners for Rural Impact Project is asking community members to come and participate in a community conversation about the project that was started and being funded by … more
Missouri State Rep. Kent Haden spoke at the annual Audrain County Missouri Farm Bureau legislative dinner on Friday, Jan. 26.
State rep says dysfunction is causing chaos
Missouri State Rep. Kent Haden, R-Mexico, is warning that if lawmakers don’t get their acts together it could have a serious impact on the citizens of the state. Haden spoke at the Audrain … more
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Presiding Commissioner Alan Winders spoke at the annual Audrain County Missouri Farm Bureau’s dinner about the challenges the county is facing.
Commissioners talk about issues affecting Audrain County
Two of Audrain County’s elected commissioners attended the annual Missouri Farm Bureau dinner on Friday, Jan. 26, to give an update on what’s happening locally. Presiding … more
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Audrain County Clerk Lisa Smith jokes around with dinner attendees at the annual Audrain County Missouri Farm Bureau annual dinner.
Smith looking for election workers
The year 2024 is expected to be a big one for elections and Audrain County Clerk Lisa Smith is looking for help. Smith gave an update on courthouse happenings at the annual Audrain County … more
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Arrest Report
Arrest Report 1/25 - 1/29 Jeffrey Blane Ferguson , 57, drug court sanctions Brendan Michael Stice , 20, DWI Bruce Alan Hicks , 60, leaving the scene of an accident (property damage … more
Mexico Ledger announces change to print frequency
Effective the first week in February, the Mexico Ledger will be reducing its print frequency from two days a week to one day. more
In a few months when folks can get back into the parks they’ll have a nighttime option to play pickleball after new lights are installed.
Parks Foundation funds pickleball court project
After an aggressive funding campaign in 2023, the pickleball courts at Fairgrounds Park will get an upgrade in 2024. Mexico Parks and Recreation Director Chad Shoemaker presented city council … more
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Council sets new refuse rates beginning in April
After approving a new 10-year agreement with Dayne’s Waste Disposal for trash collection services in the city of Mexico the city council has approved a new base rate for 12 months beginning … more
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Crews worked on fixing a glass window in the hospital's ER unit last summer.
Hospital owners say they’re trying to help former employees
The former Audrain County Hospital owners, Ziva Medical, say they’re caught in between a tough space of getting a business up off the ground and helping former employees who are facing turmoil … more
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A Mexico Altrusa member got her end of the night prize at Bunco Night.
Local Altrusa Club looking for more members
Altrusa International Club of Mexico Bunco Night was held on Jan. 23 at the Elks Lodge.   The evening started with a social hour and dinner, followed by lots of fun playing Bunco.   Door … more
MPSD confronts belligerent woman at local business
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 100 block of East Jackson in reference to a disturbance. Responding personnel learned that … more
BOE wants to wrap up the superintendent search before March
The Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) has set a timeline and established the process for hiring a new superintendent. The BOE was thrust into the position of searching for a new … more
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MPSD confronts belligerent woman at local business
On Tuesday, Jan. 23, 2024 at approximately 2:39 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 100 block of East Jackson in reference to a disturbance. Responding personnel learned … more
Melissa Chastain
Chastain stepping down (Updated)
Mexico Public Schools Superintendent Melissa Chastain is stepping down along with two others in the administration building. The Mexico Public School District announced late Friday afternoon, … more
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Community R-VI High School English Teacher Jami Williams shows Board of Education members an AI program students are using.
Community R-VI teachers dealing with challenges of AI
Community R-VI language arts teachers are asking the Board of Education (BOE) to help them define and set rules for the use and engagement of artificial intelligence (AI). Jami Williams and … more
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The former Audrain County Hospital was cold and empty last week after most of the operational staff was laid off.
Ziva Medical shuts down operations amid uncertainty
The efforts to reopen the former Audrain County Hospital by its new owners has hit a major snag and most of the workforce that’s been hired has been laid off. About 30 people found out … more
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Arrest Report
Arrest Report 1/19 - 1/22 Zachary David Erwin , 34, stealing Kassidee Danielle Hess , 24, fugitive out-of-state, held for Adams County Illinois Benjamin James Hancock , 30, stealing … more
BOE member wants more public input
The Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) got into a lengthy discussion about the process for allowing the public to speak at meetings with no action taken. The discussion took place at … more
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Community R-VI Superintendent Nick Larson jokes with Community R-VI Board of Education members during a regular meeting on Jan. 17.
Larson to leave Community R-VI for Bowling Green
The Community R-VI School District is looking for a new superintendent. Current Superintendent Nick Larson announced this week that he will be stepping down at the end of the academic school … more
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