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Former Mexico Ledger Editor Dennis Sharkey was killed in a shooting on a Kansas City highway Friday night, Jan. 10.
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1/13/25
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MPSD responds to house fire On Friday, Jan 10, at approximately 11:44 a.m., an off-duty Mexico Public Safety firefighter saw smoke coming from inside a house in the 1200 block of Hendricks. Upon …
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1/13/25
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A 25-year-old man from Swannanoa, NC sustained serious injuries in a one-vehicle accident that occurred Jan. 9 at 1:46 a.m. The driver of the 2015 Honda Accord was traveling eastbound on I-70 when he …
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Callaway crash leaves driver with serious injuries
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1/9/25
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Columbia College recently announced its dean’s list for the Fall 2024 Semester. To be named to the dean’s list, a student must have completed 12 credit hours in a 16-week period and …
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1/8/25
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Audrain County Clerk Lisa Smith conducted the swearing-in of Audrain County officials Monday, Dec. 31, who were elected during the November 2024 election. Each was presented a certificate of election …
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1/8/25
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Filing for the April 2025 municipal election closed Tuesday, Dec. 31. Eligible candidates will be certified by the end of January and their names will appear on the ballot in order of filing. The …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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Kasi Welborn, teen coordinator at the Mexico-Audrain County Library, knows that reading is a part of everyday life no matter how you look at it. Whether you’re checking a receipt, reading a …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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A family of record-breaking, state-champion powerlifters hails from Mexico. They walked the halls of Mexico High School, participated in FCA sports, and attended the local church.
Behind the …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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On Oct. 2, Wild Grace Boutique opened its door at 108 S. Washington St.
Christina Maxwell, owner of Wild Grace, grew up in the Vandalia/Farber area and attended Van-Far High School. After …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/8/25
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As the winter storm moved through mid-Missouri, Jan. 4 - Jan. 6, the Mexico Public Safety Department has responded to five incidents of stranded motorists, slide-offs, or weather related …
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1/6/25
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The Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to continue to avoid traveling through Monday in the heaviest weather impacted areas. The heavy amounts of snow, bitterly cold temperatures …
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1/6/25
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As heavy winter precipitation makes its way across the state, the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to continue to avoid traveling on the weather-impacted roads through Monday. …
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1/5/25
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Driving conditions have deteriorated in western Missouri Saturday as winter precipitation pushes east, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging drivers to avoid travel throughout the …
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1/5/25
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The National Weather Service is warning of Missouri’s first major snow event across the state this weekend including impossible travel conditions and the potential for tree damage and power …
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1/3/25
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On Wednesday, Dec. 18 Jerry Teague was awarded a Quilt of Valor at the Missouri Veterans Home. Teague served in the Navy from Jan. 23, 1956 until Jan. 22, 1962 when he was discharged as a Seaman 3rd …
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1/1/25
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Earning a spot on Drury University's Dean's List is a significant accomplishment. The recognition means a student earned a grade point average of 3.6 or greater (on a 4-point scale) while carrying a …
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1/1/25
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Texas food and beverage executive James R. Hallam has joined the Missouri Military Academy Board of Trustees. As trustee, Hallam will help provide strategic oversight and support to MMA, one of the …
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1/1/25
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The Mexico Noon Lions Club sponsored a peace poster contest with the theme being “Peace without Limits”. The winners were: Zeke Meyer from Southside Christian Academy, Camryn Davidson …
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1/1/25
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Baylea Porter and Marcos Matuz were presented with the 86th annual Wise Courtesy award on Friday, Dec. 20. Senior Baylea Porter is the daughter of Jennifer Countryman & Marvin Porter. She is …
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1/1/25
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"I found you!"
The statement was one of celebration as Flossie Njama walked through the doors of Hilty's Bee Yards and Discount Groceries. Njama is an author and RN and on this day, her visit to …
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By Nathan Lilley, For The Ledger
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1/1/25
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Dea Hoover grew up in Vandalia attending Van-Far high school and watching her mother run the Vandalia Firestone.
“I graduated from Van-Far in 1989 and I was overinvolved,” says …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/1/25
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Right here in Mexico, you will find a beautiful mansion complete with a grand staircase, which is sure to wow. Warm lighting spills a soft honey glow from every room, inviting you in to see what …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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1/1/25
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FILMS FOR JANUARY 3- JANUARY 9
MOANA 2......................................................PG......100 MINS
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12/31/24
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Winners for The Mexico Ledger’s Santa Photo Contest have been announced. There were a lot of great entries. First place goes to “Aurora Dawn” submitted by Kayla Jones who received …
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12/31/24
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On Monday, Dec. 23 at 7:13 a.m., MPSD was dispatched to US Highway 54 Bypass in reference to a tractor trailer unit on fire. Upon arrival, officers found a 2000 Peterbilt loaded with corn on fire. …
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12/25/24
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