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The public is invited to join in celebrating as Presser Arts Center celebrates its 100th birthday.
The celebration will be held at Presser Arts Center located at 900 S. Jefferson, Mexico, at 5 …
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7/11/24
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The president of the Missouri Association of Counties (MAC) recently appointed members of the association to serve a one-year term on one of MAC’s six Policy Steering Committees.
Pete …
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7/10/24
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Middletown, Missouri: population 171.
Some would describe it as the proverbial blink-and-you’ll-miss-it kind of town. Locals would refute that, however.
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By Andrea Ankrom, For The Ledger
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7/10/24
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Audrain County celebrates the Fourth of July
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While wet weather wiped out a lot of the Mexico Optimist Club’s Fourth of July plans, the skies and days were still clear for some fun at Mexico Optimist Ball Park. In the early evening, kids …
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Photos by Jeremy Jacob, Eric Mattson & Leslie Meyer
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7/10/24
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On Sunday, June 30 at approximately 7:09 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the area of Amelia Drive and Cardinal in reference to a grass fire. Responding personnel found …
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7/8/24
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Auxvasse recently held its Independence Day Parade and celebration. The event drew big crowds and offered free hot dogs , hamburgers, chips and drinks for everyone, along with music and face …
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7/4/24
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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, around 22 million kids receive free or reduced-cost meals thanks to the National School Lunch Program. However, once the school year ends, only 17 …
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7/4/24
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Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners (SNP) offers a unique experience for those interested in obtaining technical education to gain hands-on experience with the company. The SNP Career Academy is a …
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7/4/24
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After 26 years of dedicated service and leadership, Arthur Center Community Health (“ACCH”) would like to formally announce the retirement of its long time CEO, Terry Mackey. For the last …
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7/3/24
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As the nation gears up to celebrate Independence Day, there is no shortage of local happenings Here are some highlights of what’s going on:
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4th of July - Mexico
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7/3/24
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Volunteers and members of VFW Post 3772 had a beautiful morning to raise flags at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico Monday. Here, Charlie Bigelow puts finishing touches on one of the many flags …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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7/3/24
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A Portion of Crown Linen Demolished
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Crown Linen came down.
After a fire six weeks prior, the Crown Linen building at West Promenade in downtown Mexico was demolished last month by Marschel Wrecking out of Fenton. The crew worked …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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7/1/24
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Paige Meyer of Benton City and Kaitlyn Bohr of Martinsburg both received their white coats from the Stephens College of Nursing during a special ceremony June 21.
Dr. Nan Houck, the dean …
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6/29/24
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Mexico Public Schools has announced Dawn Malone as the incoming director of business operations at central office. Malone has worked in school finance, accounting, and administrative roles for more …
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6/29/24
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Looks to move museum into the future subhead if needed
The Audrain County Historical Society Board of Directors has announced the hiring of Jennifer Prior as director. With more than 25 years of …
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6/27/24
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Mexico Public Schools has a new middle school assistant principal: Jennifer Barnett.
Barnett has 15 years of experience teaching. She began her educational career in Centralia as an eighth-grade …
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6/27/24
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The Little Dixie Fire Department celebrated 50 years in service at the fire department Sunday afternoon. Among highlights, Richard Lovelace presented Little Dixie Fire Protection District - …
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6/27/24
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Two percent can go a long way, as the North Callaway School District has discovered.
The district recently announced that all of its students, from the elementaries to the middle school and high …
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6/26/24
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Friday, the Mexico Rotary Club was excited to welcome two-time Super Bowl winning coach and former Missouri Tiger, Andy Hill. Originally from Trenton, Hill has spent the last four years with the …
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6/26/24
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The Mexico School Board has approved a $55.6 million budget for the 2024-25 school year.
The approved budget includes a significant increase in spending thanks to a no-tax increase $21 million …
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By Forrest Gossett, Special to the Ledger
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6/26/24
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The Audrain Humane Society is fortunate to have the support of the community and the Society has been showing its appreciation with Friends of the Audrain Humane Society awards.
Most recently, …
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6/20/24
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The Freedom of Road Riders (FORR) Local 13 made a special delivery earlier this month to the Missouri Veterans Home in Mexico. FORR used a portion of the proceeds from their May 18 Veteran Cruise and …
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6/20/24
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Driving by First Presbyterian Church in Mexico, one can't help but notice that its steeple is a bit shinier of late. That shine, compliments of newly installed copper, is the result of an unplanned …
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6/19/24
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The 15 th Miss Missouri’s Teen is Bridget Caldwell of Florissant. After a grueling week of rehearsals, appearances, and preliminary competition, a judge’s panel narrowed a field of …
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6/19/24
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The Miss Missouri Scholarship Organization crowned a new Miss Missouri: Ashley Berry of Clinton. Ashley was also Miss Missouri’s Teen in 2021.
Throughout the evening, Ashley …
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6/19/24
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