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The Laura Miller George Help Center in Mexico gives out a lot of help but got some from the community last month.
Thanks to the Mexico Elks Lodge 919 the center has a new three-door reach-in …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/30/23
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The heroes that reside at the Missouri Veterans Home got a treat on Monday, Sept. 25, when a group of students from Mexico High School stopped by.
The students wanted to present a photo taken by …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/30/23
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Folks using the city of Mexico’s wastewater system will notice an increase in their bills beginning next month after the rate is increased by four percent.
The Mexico City Council approved …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/30/23
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Visitors to Eugene Field Elementary School will have to find a new place to park if they use the south side of Boulevard Street.
The Mexico City Council approved a change to the parking on …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/30/23
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The Audrain County Humane Society (AHS) has started its fall fundraising campaign that includes a Lady and the Tramp evening of diamonds, champagne, and spaghetti.
The event will take place on …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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9/30/23
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Sonya Marie Rife , 42, operating a vehicle without a license
Jessica Lynn Wooten , 30, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia
Shayla Jade Cates , 27, …
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9/30/23
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Thousands of history buffs descended upon Mexico this past weekend, Sept. 22-24 for Walk Back In Time.
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9/27/23
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Extending their 53-year partnership, the Miss Missouri scholarship organization has signed a three-year contract to utilize facilities at Missouri Military Academy in Mexico, Missouri, to host their …
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9/27/23
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Mexico High School and the Missouri Military Academy teamed up last week to offer local students a chance to explore future careers.
The event was held last Thursday, Sept. 21, at Mexico High …
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9/27/23
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Journalism was in Jane See White’s blood from the time of her birth as the daughter of Robert Mitchell White II, editor and publisher of The Mexico Ledger . Her first taste of journalism came …
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9/27/23
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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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