Last week, the United Way of Audrain County held its Kick-Off event at HOMEBANK with about 20 people in attendance.
“I think the event went great,” Bethany Collins, Audrain County …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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9/17/22
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New Eugene Field librarian Justin Hamm is really trying to increase the students’ literary taste buds, and so far, so good.
Last Thursday, Hamm played host to a “Book Tasting” …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/16/22
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By ALAN DALEManaging Editor
It was a night for being thankful for life while also expecting more to be done in the fight against cancer.
The Relay for Life of Audrain County held its 25th …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/16/22
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William Shakespeare wasn’t known just for his dramas. The bard knew how to have fun, and one of his earliest plays is a parody for the ages.
Mary Lang Fournier of the Changelings Theatre …
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By Brent Engel
Special to the Ledger
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9/15/22
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David Reetz is one that enjoys the sounds of a ukulele so much, he decided it was best to have a festival for the instrument.
That’s why he and Mexico Music, 101 North Washington Street, …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/15/22
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After bringing in a golf simulator, the Mexico Area Family YMCA, 1127 Adams Street, is going to let visitors have a go on the greens.
According to sports director Caleb Floyd, the YMCA has not …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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9/14/22
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Welcome to this month’s “Opening Statement,” an update for our community about the criminal justice system and how the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office works for …
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By Jacob Shellabarger
Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney
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9/14/22
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Kit aircraft manufacturer Zenith Aircraft Company will be celebrating its 30th anniversary at its annual Zenith Homecoming/Open Hangar Days & Fly-In beginning Friday and will wrap up the …
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9/13/22
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With school back in session, so is Reach to Teach.
The youth center, founded by Ayanna Shivers and with Ed Williams its president of the board of directors, gets back into gear beginning 5-7 …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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9/13/22
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A Van-Far School District elementary student was found in possession of a firearm without incident Thursday on campus according to Superintendent John Fortney in a letter sent out to parents and …
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9/11/22
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The new MU Health Care South Clark Medical building is set to hold a grand opening event at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday, according to Eric Maze, manager and public relations for MU Health Care.
This follows …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/11/22
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National Grandparents Day is ready to take place once again Sunday at Scattering Fork Outdoor Center in Mexico and the community is invited to celebrate.
Scattering Fork, 15640 Audrain Road 815, …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/10/22
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Mexico native and Columbia College head baseball coach Darren Munns has impacted the lives of countless young men.
Munns has coached college baseball for 30 years, teaching virtues such as …
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By Jeremy Jacob
Sports Editor
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9/10/22
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The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce and the City of Mexico will honor Meyers Truck Service at the 37th Annual Commerce and Industry Dinner on Oct. 25 at Fairytale Estates in Mexico. The event begins …
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9/10/22
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The Mexico city council voted unanimously on Aug. 22 on Bill No. 2022-41 an ordinance levying taxes on all property for fiscal year 2022-23 beginning October 1.
The city’s total assessed …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/9/22
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In what is a celebration of art and a short life lived to the fullest, it’s that time again for the Ashley Garrett Memorial Free Children’s Art Festival.
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/9/22
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Based on the minutes from the August 18 North Callaway R-1 school district board of education regular meeting.
• The district approved a plan that will assure it will comply with state …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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9/9/22
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The Elks Lodge 2022 scholarship application is slowly approaching as the deadline for Most Valuable student consideration is November 14.
The top scores for male and female applicants are …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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9/8/22
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In honor of Mexico native and head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers, Tyronn Lue, the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce has announced plans for the sixth annual Community Day of Service Friday, Oct. 7. …
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9/8/22
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The Relay for Life of Audrain County is set for 6 – 10 p.m. Saturday on the East Side of Town Square beginning with the opening ceremony followed by the Survivor’s Lap immediately …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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9/7/22
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Ameren Missouri has completed more than 300 Smart Energy Plan projects in the first half of 2022. These projects replace or upgrade older infrastructure and support customer reliability by reducing …
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9/7/22
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Are you 50 or over? Have you been looking for a way to give back to your community? Mexico needs you!
“A little progress each day adds to great results. Our Oasis tutors are enhancing the …
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By Mandy Plybon, Oasis Tutoring RSVP Coordinator
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9/7/22
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JEFFERSON CITY - A group of about 30 farm property owners and/or interested supporters took to coming here to protest outside of the Public Service Commission building Tuesday to voice their concerns …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/6/22
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What had slowly become a staple of Mexico eats is now no longer in business.The Brick City Buffet and Grill, located at 641 West Jackson Street, suddenly closed its doors Sunday due to a concern for …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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9/5/22
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With the fall approaching and temperatures still hovering in the “too hot” range, a number of competitive bowlers took to the lanes Wednesday with hopes of hanging with friends and …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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9/4/22
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