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Exactly 60 years ago today the nation buried President John F. Kennedy and a Mexico native was there to see it.
Even though it was six decades ago, Navy Veteran Gary Songer still remembers the …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/25/23
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Longtime Mexico resident, store owner, Barb Wilson will be the recipient of the Stribling Community Service Award.
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce will present the award at the annual …
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11/25/23
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One person shot in neighbor dispute
On Sunday, Nov. 19, at approximately 4:33 p.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the 200 block of South Alabama in reference to a …
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11/25/23
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Arrest Report 11/21 -11/22
Kristie Leigh Peery , 20, stealing
William Andrew Young , 52, possession of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia
Scott Lee Horton , 47, …
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11/25/23
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This season’s first winter precipitation forecast predicts a light snow mix late Saturday into Sunday, and the Missouri Department of Transportation is urging holiday travelers to plan ahead. …
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11/22/23
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Today Missouri Military Academy (MMA) will celebrate Founders' Day, Nov. 22, commemorating the Academy's 134th year of educating and developing leaders of character. The Founders’ Day …
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11/22/23
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The dust has settled at the Mexico Walmart on the south side of town.
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the store on Friday, Nov. 17, with store manager …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/22/23
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The idea of allowing golf carts in the city of Mexico is dead for now.
The Mexico City Council was presented with a proposed ordinance to allow golf carts on city streets at its regular meeting …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/22/23
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The city of Mexico has some lines in the water but until the fish is in the boat the city will enter into a forbearance agreement with the owners of the Soft Surroundings’ building.
Soft …
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Dennis Sharkey
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11/22/23
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The Williams Family Support Center (WFSC) celebrated last week with an unveiling of its new kitchen remodeling on Tuesday Nov. 14.
The project cost more than $53,000 from funds raised by the …
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11/22/23
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Those interested in serving their community can file to run for public office beginning Tuesday, Dec. 5.
Both the city of Mexico and the Mexico Public Schools Board of Education will have …
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11/22/23
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Arrest Report 11/17 - 11/20
Toinya Ayn Combs , 25, driving while revoked or suspended (second or third offense)
David Gary Nichols , 44, fourth degree assault (special victim), third degree …
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11/22/23
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The Mexico Ledger at 113 E. Monroe Street in Mexico will be closed in observance of Thanksgiving on both Thursday, Nov. 23, and Friday, Nov. 24.
The office will be open during its normal …
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11/20/23
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Hundreds of area high school and middle school students got a chance to explore careers and maybe even land a job at the fifth annual Find Your Path event.
The event was held on Tuesday, Nov. …
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Dennis Sharkey
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11/18/23
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The Mexico City Council at the recommendation of the city Public Works Department has removed a temporary no-parking restriction along Savannah Court on the city’s northwest end.
The …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/18/23
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The city of Mexico will switch its health insurance plan for employees after being presented with a huge increase by the current insurer.
Deputy City Manager Roger Haynes told council members at …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/18/23
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A local business along with the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce presented a lunch and learn for small business owners needing help with taxes.
The lunch and learn was hosted by the Chamber and …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/18/23
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On Tuesday, Nov. 14, at about 7:00 p.m., observant residents notified the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) about some suspicious activity involving people looking in vehicles in the area of the …
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11/18/23
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Any program that honors our nation’s Veterans cannot be complete without a color guard. Members of the Hubbell-Paris Post #510 of the American Legion had the honor of presenting the colors at …
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11/15/23
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Former Marine Corps aviator Dr. David Hammer flew more than 100 combat missions during the Vietnam War but his biggest battle has been fighting the effects of war and helping others deal with their …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/15/23
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For Mexico native Les Gipson, Veterans’ Day and any other day that honors the U.S. military is special because it gives him a chance to honor his best friend.
Gipson, and his friend James …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/15/23
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Kerissa Andersen and Nancy Becker from Pearl Motor Company along with Veteran Bernie Nigus presented a copy of the Declaration of Independence during a Veterans’ Day program at the Missouri …
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11/15/23
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Residents of Mexico can expect a piece of mail from the city’s Parks and Recreation Department soon.
Department Director Chad Shoemaker told Park Board members at their regular meeting on …
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Dennis Sharkey
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11/15/23
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Mercades Lynn Hawkins , 23, failure to wear seat belt, operating a vehicle without a license
William Leyton Cruce , 21, fugitive in-state, held for Boone County
Sarah Rose Horch , 35, …
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11/15/23
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Veterans were treated to a free lunch and a musical program on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at the Mexico Senior Center.
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Dennis Sharkey
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11/11/23
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