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Planning and Zoning Commission sends new plan to council
The Mexico Planning and Zoning Commission gave its approval for an update to the city’s zoning codes and a plan to simplify the user experience. The city’s Economic Development … more
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From left, Dylan Reid, Lucita Gleeson, Carter Blackburn, Camden Williams, Christian Frederickson, and Liam Hoyle pose with their hard-earned trophy.
Mexico dominates in historic weekend for academic team
The Mexico High School Academic Team put on a historic performance on Saturday, Nov. 4 at the eighth annual Washington University Fall Academic Tournament. Mexico brought home its second … more
Disc golf players at Mexico’s Northeast Park have an extra hazard on Hole No. 18 but it’s a small price to pay for the improvements to the course and park.
Big improvements happening at Northeast Park
Dirt is moving and changes are happening at Northeast Park for disc golfers. Players will notice right away an extra hazard just in front of the 18th hole where a mound of dirt lies. The dirt is … more
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Kerri Ferrari
Tyronn Lue’s project hires executive director
Tyronn Lue’s community initiative project, C2C, has announced hiring an executive director according to a release from the Tyronn Lue Fund, Ballmer Group and Partners for Rural Impact. … more
Arrest reports and briefs
Arrest Report 11/7 - 11/9 Travis Edward Saylor , 34, first degree burglary, fourth degree domestic assault, knowingly burning or exploding, felony resisting or interfering with an arrest, … more
Ty-Land, located on the Mexico Square next to the Chamber of Commerce, will soon start an after-school tutoring program for K through third grade.
Local ministry looking for after-school tutors
A local organization is partnering with a national tutoring program to help bring more options to Mexico’s youngest learners and at the same time get some older adults more active. Oasis … more
Mexico eighth graders got a chance to see what the process is like for buying a home at the annual Reality Store at Mexico Middle School on Thursday, Nov. 2.
Eighth graders get hands on consumer based training
Eighth grade students from Mexico, the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) and Community R-VI participated in an event last week programmed with the idea of providing students with a reality based … more
Dr. John C. Hagan III and his wife Rebecca at a recent retirement party.
Mexico native earns highest honors in medical field
Mexico native John C. Hagan, III, MD, an honors graduate of St. Brendan School and Mexico High School, was awarded the Kansas City Medical Society (KCMS) Lifetime Achievement Award in ceremonies Nov. … more
The fountain is back on at Kiwanis Lake in time for the trout fishing season. The lake is stocked and ready for anglers.
Parks Department still battling algae issues at Kiwanis Lake
The situation in Kiwanis Lake is improving as trout fishing season begins. That doesn’t mean there still isn’t a lot of work to do. Parks and Recreation Director Chad Shoemaker told … more
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First Place Winner “Princess Serenity J” submitted by Robin Davidson
Ledger Announces Halloween Photo Contest winners
Winners in The Mexico Ledger’s Halloween Online Photo Contest have been announced. There were a lot of great entries. First place goes to “Princess Serenity J” submitted by Robin … more
One of the many Veterans at the Missouri Veterans’ Home enjoyed a moment with one of the hundreds of children who showed up at the home on Halloween.
Hundreds of children entertain Veterans at Trick or Treat
A long line of children dressed in their best Halloween costumes lined up with their parents and some dressed in Halloween costumes for the annual Trick or Treat at the Missouri Veterans’ Home … more
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The Help Center in Mexico serves close to 1,400 families each month.
Council donates to local organizations providing help
The Mexico City Council approved two measures last month that will send money to two local organizations to help offset costs. The Help Center and the Mexico Senior and Nutrition Center both got … more
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Just beyond the cornfield west of South Clark Street is an undeveloped piece of land that will turn into Phase II of Teal Lake Village.
Council accepts sewer line for new construction
A housing development that offers affordable two and three-bedroom townhomes is one step closer to construction after action by the Mexico City Council. The council unanimously approved a … more
Kelley Lucero with Central Missouri Community Action holds up a note during a meeting in June.
CMCA ready to develop action plan
Community leaders who have been working for months on an action plan are getting closer to the final product. The Central Missouri Community Action has been conducting monthly meetings in Mexico … more
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MPSD briefs and arrest reports
MPSD responds to suspicious activity, arrests two On Wednesday, Nov. 1, at approximately 2:57 p.m., an alert resident informed Mexico Public Safety (MPSD) about some suspicious people around … more
First State Bank President Ron Hopkins cuts the ribbon at a ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 1, at the new location on East Liberty near Sonic.
First State Bank opens new doors
First State Bank President Ron Hopkins introduced his team, as well as his team members who joined from area First State Community Banks. Hopkins emphasized that while other companies were not … more
Mexico Middle School.
Educators believe plan to improve reading and math is working
Mexico Public Schools administrators and teachers are looking for ways to improve reading and math skills and they think some of the changes are working. Mexico Middle School Principal, Julie … more
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Administrators and teachers at Mexico Middle School are looking for ways to get back to pre-COVID-19 numbers.
Local educators have to get creative with attendance, behavior issues
Mexico Public Schools administrators are getting creative to battle attendance and disciplinary issues in the post-COVID-19 era. Mexico Middle School Principal, Julie Lower, and Assistant … more
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Garrett Test carried his daughter Vivian while Maredith trailed behind their son Maverick the dinosaur.
Scary sight on the Mexico Square
Hundreds of creatures, monsters and super heroes packed the Mexico Square on Thursday, Oct. 26, for the annual Trunk or Treat. more
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Woman rescued from cell phone tower excursion
On Friday, Oct. 27, at approximately 2:55 p.m. the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the area of the 600 block of Green Boulevard in reference to a woman stuck on a cell phone … more
Mexico man arrested for alleged lewd acts / Arrest Report
A Mexico man has been arrested and is being charged with the sexual exploitation of a child. Kaden D. Baugh, 19, is facing several charges including the sexual exploitation of a child after … more
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Members of the U.S. Marine Reserve Band’s unit from New Orleans, LA, treated residents of Mexico to two shows last week on Friday, Oct. 27.
Mexico gets special visit from Marine Reserve Band
Residents of Mexico got a special treat last Friday, Oct. 27, when the U.S. Marine Reserve Band’s unit from New Orleans, LA visited town for two performances. The Reserve Band only plays a … more
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Lana Baclesse, owner of Merle Norman in Mexico, talks with a customer who had stopped in to chat on Saturday, Oct. 21.
Celebrating more than 50 years on the Square
For more than 50 years Lana Baclesse has been helping the ladies of Mexico look their best and she’s not stopping anytime soon. Baclesse, the owner of Merle Norman on Mexico’s … more
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Briggs, Miller undecided about another term on council
The Mexico City Council may or may not have a new look next spring depending on what the two incumbents decide to do. Mayor Vicki Briggs and Councilman Chris Miller will have their terms expire … more
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Mexico High School Assistant Principal Dave Cochrane accepted an award earlier this month.
Cochrane named assistant principal of the year
Mexico High School Assistant Principal Dave Cochrane took the stage at the annual Missouri Association of Secondary Principals (MoASSP) Fall conference to accept an award for being selected as the … more
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