The Mexico School District will again be offering Summer School, from June 1 through June 25, 2021. Summer school is offered for students that will be enrolling in grades K-12 this fall. Grades … more

Officials with the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) announced Tuesday the department is following the advice of the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by pausing the use of the Johnson … more

Nine races were uncontested, two remain too close to call and in one case there were no votes cast. Vicki Briggs and Chris Miller were reelected to the Mexico City Council by sizable margins. … more

A thought flashes through Tyler Shaw’s mind every time he turns the steering wheel. Will the tires stick through the corner or will the car break loose and skid into the driver racing alongside … more

With lunch rush winding down on a Saturday afternoon, Becky Steinman and her crew at Bucky’s Sit or Get may have anticipated a breather. But a car pulled into the lot. Then a minivan, followed by a … more

If anyone remembers one particular Saturday night in Philadelphia’s old Connie Mack Stadium, a walk off grand slam in the bottom of the 11th inning by Phillies pinch hitter Rick Joseph would be the … more

Daniel Aubuchon arrived at Arthur Hills Golf Course in February, just in time for the worst of what winter had to offer. But the course’s new head golf pro has plenty of golf weather ahead. … more

Chad Shoemaker and Jay Eicher planted a tree on Friday. They had a purpose. It was Arbor Day in Mexico and a few city dignitaries had gathered in Green Estate Park to recognize the … more

Vandalia First Baptist Church has been busy. Really busy. Despite a long, cold winter and a year of general adversity, the church is nearing completion on an all-new family worship center. The … more

Mexico’s city engineer, Drew Williford, refers to sealing cracks and joints on local streets as the least expensive form of road maintenance the city can perform. Judging from bids received for … more