The meeting of the Van-Far R-1 school board on Thursday, March 18, moved quickly through the first several items on the agenda. Then the pace slowed as the topic changed to the mask mandate. A … more

Candidates for the Mexico City Council and school board will have their say at tonight’s forum hosted by the Mexico-Audrain County League of Women Voters. The event takes place at 7 p.m. … more

So you decided to build your own airplane. Where do you start? At Zenith Aircraft Company’s monthly kit airplane building workshop you start with the rudder. On a Friday morning several people … more

“Who doesn’t like fish?” The question was rhetorical. After all, Marvin Heaton was frying up a batch of catfish as he spoke, preparing to feed Elks Lodge members, their family and their … more

Suzanne Pursifull has been in Mexico for 21 years. She grew up in Martinsburg, and graduated from Community R6 high school. And she’s worked as parts manager at Ennis Implement for – … more

No one who has lived in Mexico – we’re referring to the country here – or traveled through Mexico understands why there’s such a fuss over “Taco Tuesday.” Tortillas folded over a few … more

Year in School: Junior. Parents’ Names: Steven and Deborah Haag. High School Activities: Football, Wrestling, Baseball, Youth and Government, National Honor Society, Chamber … more

Year in School: Senior. Parents’ Names: Aaron and Lori Harlan. High School Activities: Symphonic Band, Jazz Band, Chamber Choir, Academic Team (captain), MHS Boys Tennis. … more

Laddonia’s mayoral candidates are both familiar faces in the community. They are both currently serving on the town’s Board of Aldermen. And both own local businesses. Glenn Jensen and Gary … more

The Mexico City Council gave final approval on an increase in residential sanitation services beginning on April 1. As a result of the decision, the base monthly rate will go from $12.13 to … more