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Making a difference in one’s community – one’s world – can take on many forms. And the results of those good deeds touch many in the here-and-now, while forming a lasting …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/25/25
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Mexico man injured in single-vehicle wreck
AUDRAIN - A 66-year-old Mexico man suffered serious injuries after he was involved in a one-vehicle crash June 19 at Route NN 385 feet north of CR …
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6/24/25
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Meet Miss Missouri Courtney Rowe
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Courtney Rowe
Miss Kansas City
Age: 23
Talent: Dance
Community Service Initiative: "The Purple Project" Raising Awareness, Saving Lives
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Photos by Sky Strauss
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6/18/25
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Meet Miss Missouri's Teen Greta Clark
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Greta Clark
Miss Branson's Teen
Parents: Patrick and Dana Clark
School : University of Missouri
Age: 18
Talent: Lyrical Dance
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/18/25
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There’s always the same 24 hours in a day, but somehow when we hit spring, it can seem like we get some extra time. With more daylight and warmer weather, the days can just feel like …
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz, Siteman Cancer Center
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6/18/25
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Tops off, doors off – it is Jeep season.
From the 100 block of Washington, through the square, to the 200 block of Jackson, the city of Mexico prepares for the first “Jeep …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/18/25
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No direction to Mexico city staff came from the Mexico City Council on whether it would encourage the staff to look at the possibility of allowing off-highway vehicles on roads in town.
During …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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6/18/25
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This June, Alzheimer’s Awareness Month, is a good time for older adults and their loved ones to take extra safeguards against scams and fraud.
Older adults living with Alzheimer’s …
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6/18/25
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Mexico man hurt in single-car wreck
AUDRAIN - A 41-year-old Mexico man suffered moderate injuries after he crashed his vehicle June 15 at Route E at Skull Lick Creek.
The man was taken to …
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6/17/25
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A fire caused significant damage to a kitchen in a Mexico home Sunday, according to a nws release from the Mexico Public Safety Department.
There were no injuries.
MPSD personnel responded …
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6/16/25
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Miss Missouri 2025 Saturday Night Highlights
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Miss Kansas City Courtney Rowe was crowned Miss Missouri 2025 among other scholarship recipients:
First Runner Up: Halie Hebron
Second Runner Up: Grayson Barnes
Third Runner Up: …
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Photos By Sky Strauss
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6/15/25
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Miss Kansas City in her glowing red gown and Miss Audrain in her shimmering blue gown stood before the crowd like fire and ice.
But it was the dancing queen of Kansas City, Courtney Rowe, who …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/15/25
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Miss Missouri Friday Night Highlights
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Greta Clark was crowned Miss Missouri's Teen Friday night amongst other scholarship recipients:
Miss Missouri’s Teen Fourth Runner Up: Emme Hill Miss Missouri’s Teen Third …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/14/25
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After three nights of intense competition, it was down to the top two. As they stood center stage, all eyes on them, the reality that either of them could win the crown set in.
Miss …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/14/25
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Miss Missouri 2025 Thursday night Highlights
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The following delegates were awarded at the end of Thursday night's show.
Teen Sash Rookie Evening Gown: Jaycee McMillian - Miss Northwest’s Teen
Teen Sash Overall Evening …
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Photos by Sky Strauss
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6/13/25
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An arrest was made this week in connection with the slaying of former Mexico Ledger editor Dennis Sharkey.
Ruslan Huseynov has been charged with second degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, …
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6/13/25
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D.J. Jones (Crossley) and Kim Kircher have known each other since they were 14 years old. They went to high school together, sang in the choir and formed a lasting bond.
But on the Miss Missouri …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/13/25
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The lights dimmed and Michael Jackson’s “P.Y.T.” engulfed the Missouri Military Academy gymnatorium so the woman who once moonwalked on pointe shoes could take the stage once more.
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/12/25
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Platte County Sheriff Erik Holland said investigators have spoken to a person of interest this week in the slaying of former Mexico Ledger editor Dennis Sharkey, according to a June 9 story in The …
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6/11/25
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Presser Pipes sounds off for summer
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Long days, warm nights and campfire songs are some of Cara Miller’s favorite memories about summer.
They were the inspiration for the compilation of songs Miller hand picked as choir …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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6/11/25
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MFA Oil Company, a farmer-owned energy cooperative, announced in a news release that its 11th annual Charity Golf Scramble and Concert raised $150,000 in donations to support Feeding Missouri’s …
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6/11/25
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Michael Harper joined the Missouri Military Academy staff as the new director for development, according to a MMA news release.
In this role, Harper will focus on fundraising, grant writing and …
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6/11/25
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Altrusa International of Mexico, Inc. met on May 22 at The Oaks for its program meeting. The meeting was called to order by Co-President Nancy Early followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. There were …
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6/11/25
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Arthur Center Community Health announced the appointment of Jennifer Freeman, CPA, as its new chief financial officer, effective mid-June 2025.
Freeman brings nearly 30 years of financial …
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6/11/25
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The Miss Missouri Scholarship organization will crown its 94th Miss Missouri after a week of preliminary competition that will feature a private interview with the judges, talent performances, …
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6/11/25
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