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A hush fell over Emmons Hall while the ceremonial candelabras were lit. Soon after, Mexico High School Senior National Honor Society officers, clad in blue robes and gold stoles, took their places on …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/26/25
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Two-vehicle crash sends woman to hospital
BOONE - A Sturgeon woman suffered minor injuries after her driver's vehicle collided with another vehicle March 24 on US 63 southbound at Breedlove.
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3/25/25
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MHS NHS inducts new members
[Photo gallery]
Senior Initiate:
Karsyn Heidmann
Junior Initiates:
Anna Akeman, Kaden Benne, Abigail Bowen, Bailey Christianson, Katie Crews, Jace DeVault, Zellen Duncan, Madalynn Feger, Charles …
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Photos by Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/25/25
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No injuries occurred after Mexico Public Safety Department personnel responded to a fire March 24 in the 1400 block of South Coal Street.
Shortly before 3:55 p.m., MPSD crews responded to …
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3/25/25
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Warning: This story contains graphic information.
By Don Munsch
Editor
A former Mexico Public Schools teacher turned herself in March 20 for a warrant that charges her with two counts …
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3/20/25
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Two people injured in single-car crash
AUDRAIN - A Centralia man suffered serious injuries after he was injured in a March 18 crash.
The wreck occurred at 3:10 a.m. at North Rangeline Road …
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3/20/25
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March is National Nutrition Month, prompting me to wonder how often this column focuses on the links between what we eat and our health and well-being.
The short answer is: a lot. Over the …
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By Dr. Graham A. Colditz,
Siteman Cancer Center
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3/19/25
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A beautiful yard takes hard work, and sometimes you need to call in the professionals. When choosing a lawn care professional, BBB recommends looking for a responsive company with a strong track …
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3/19/25
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GFWC Mexico Women’s Club met on March 10 at the YMCA Café with President Gailyn Fennewald presiding. The meeting was hosted by members of the Civic Engagement and Outreach Committee: Bev …
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3/19/25
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Student: Dylan Reid
Parents: Misty Frank and Aaron Winterbower
Dylan is a member of the MHS band, jazz band, chamber choir and TOPS club. Outside of school he enjoys music playing the …
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3/19/25
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Mexico City Council on March 10 approved recommended tourism funding for local organizations.
The city currently has a tourism tax that is collected by the hotels/motels within the city limits. …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/19/25
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Pvt. Peter McCullough, hanging judge of Andersonville prison, who sentenced six New York Raiders to death, was laid to rest in the Elmwood Cemetery in his adopted home of Mexico in 1915.
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/19/25
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Good afternoon. Welcome to the AA0RC Repeater. The time is 3:33 p.m.
The automated greeting crackles through the radio on Dan “WZ9W” Schnaare’s desk in response to a call sent …
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By Sky Strauss, Staff Writer
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3/19/25
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First floor - city hall. Second floor - public safety functions.
Mexico City Council got a glimpse of what the abandoned Cancer Center building at Audrain Community Hospital could look like with …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/19/25
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Mexico Public Schools voters will go to the polls on April 8 to decide two seats on the Mexico Public Schools board. Director Scott Nichols is an incumbent seeking reelection. Board terms are for …
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/19/25
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One man was arrested and another turned himself in after a March 15 shooting in Mexico, according to a Mexico Public Safety Department news release.
Monterio M. Truss, 25, of Mexico was arrested …
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3/18/25
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Several fires in the area prompted Little Dixie Fire Protection officials to warn the public about the drought conditions even with the limited amount of recent rain present.
“The …
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3/17/25
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One man was arrested and another is still at large after a March 15 shooting in Mexico, according to a Mexico Public Safety Department news release.
Monterio M. Truss, 25, of Mexico was arrested …
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3/17/25
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Mexico Public Safety Department officials advise people about burning items in the city after department representatives responded to a fire March 13 in Mexico.
There was no property damage and …
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3/14/25
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Welcome to “Opening Statement,” a monthly column about the criminal justice system in Audrain County and beyond. Many community members ask me about a “typical” day at the …
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By Jacob Shellabarger, Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney
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3/12/25
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In the summer of 2024, a Mexico individual's accidental exposure to fentanyl brought the Audrain County Health Department’s NARCAN distribution program back into the spotlight.
The …
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3/12/25
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Educators devote limitless time, and often their own resources, to helping students pursue their passions. To recognize the contributions of Missouri’s leading agricultural teachers, Nationwide …
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3/12/25
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Student: Macie Rhodes Parents: Kelly and Billy Rhodes Macie is a member of FFA and is a Link crew leader. Outside of school, she is a member of 4-H, volunteers at the Audrain Humane Society and works …
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Submitted by Elks Lodge 919
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3/12/25
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The Elks Lodge had a poster contest for fifth graders and essay contest for eighth graders for Drug Awareness. The theme this year was “Throw Away Drugs-Not Your Future”.
The lodge …
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3/12/25
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Students and staff in Mexico Public Schools received Presidents Day, Feb. 17, and the rest of the week off following that day because of wintry weather and frigid temperatures that hit the area.
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By Don Munsch, Editor
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3/12/25
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