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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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During its regular meeting on June 5 the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded the following contracts for an interchange improvement, a bridge rehabilitation, and a safety …
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6/17/24
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Finals of the 15th Anniversary of the Miss Missouri’s Teen competition began Friday night with the announcement of the top 12.
Each delegate began the finals with a composite …
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6/17/24
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The 15th Anniversary of the Miss Missouri’s Teen competition continued Thursday with a second night of preliminary competition at Missouri Military Academy in Mexico.
The …
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6/14/24
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Vandalia will celebrate its sesquicentennial Saturday, Aug. 10 at Tri-County Park with its Charter Day Celebration.
The day will feature a jam-packed agenda of fun including a Little Mr. and …
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6/13/24
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Rush Hill Community Church is hosting between 250 to 300 high school students and adult helpers during a mission trip to help improve homes and public areas in the greater Mexico community during the …
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By Forrest Gossett, Special to the Ledger
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6/13/24
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The Audrain County Historical Society’s Museum grounds were abuzz with activity last week during “A New Birth of Freedom” History Camp held June 3-7. The Civil War-themed camp was …
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6/12/24
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Memorial bridge on hold thanks to politics
Grassroots effort set to start subhead if needed
By Nathan Lilley
General Manager
“He will not have died in vain. He will be …
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By Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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6/12/24
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The Miss Missouri Scholarship Pageant activities kicked off Sunday with the annual Miss Missouri Golf Classic, which raises money for the organization. Each team was paired with one or two Miss …
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6/12/24
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The Community R-VI FFA held its annual awards banquet in May at the school. Students were honored for their achievements in their SAE projects, public speaking contests, proficiency awards and more.
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6/6/24
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There’s little doubt that The Mexico Ledger’s second-ever Hidden Hero is one of the most energetic residents in Audrain County - and beyond. That person is Brenan "B" Wilson, who was …
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By Nathan Lilley, General Manager
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6/6/24
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Paris leaders are ready to create a new chapter for the former City Hall complex on South Main Street.
Last month, the Paris Board of Alderman approved a process to open bids for the purchase of …
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By Forrest Gossett, Special to the Ledger
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6/5/24
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Emily Wilson Graphic Design is one of the newest members of the Mexico Farmers Market family. Emily is a graphic designer who attended the market last year, and loved the fun and welcoming atmosphere …
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6/5/24
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Miss Missouri candidates from across the state, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri June 9 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, …
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6/5/24
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Area residents face charges following the execution of two search warrants early Sunday morning.
The first search warrant was executed at 6:49 a.m. Sunday at 108 Josephine St., Mexico, by …
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6/4/24
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Teens from across the state of Missouri, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri June 10 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews …
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6/4/24
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Teens from across the state of Missouri, their pageant directors and families will travel to the heart of Missouri June 10 to kick off a week filled with rehearsals, talent performances, interviews …
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6/4/24
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It was tee time Friday as the 29th Annual Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, Graf & Sons Golf Tournament took to The Oaks Golf Course in Mexico. The Mexico Heating team (shown …
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6/3/24
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Emmanuel “Manny” Hernandez-Sanchez of Mexico, Missouri, took advantage of opportunities at the University of Missouri to learn and grow both personally and professionally.
Growing …
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Story written by Eric Stann
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5/30/24
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Kylie Epperson is a rural mom to Rhett, 8, Reese, 6, and Rowan, 3, and a farm wife to her husband, Jordan. The family farms together in #Agri-Ready Designated Audrain County near Vandalia. Kylie …
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5/30/24
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Ten Veterans were honored by the Family and Friends of Veterans Support Group in a Quilts of Valor and Quilts Honoring Service ceremony held Tuesday, May 14 at the Friendship Baptist Church.
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5/30/24
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The Mexico Middle School Courtesy Award was recently presented to Makenzlei Logan and Caden Brown. was the idea of two retiring teachers at Mexico Middle School in 2003. They recognized the …
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5/29/24
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