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The Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) will ask voters for borrowing authority for up to $21 million in this April’s election for several projects.
If approved the bonds will …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/23/23
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Not many folks can say they’ve done something for 50 years but Dave Qualls at Mexico Heating Company can now brag.
Qualls celebrated 50 years of working for the local company this past …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/23/23
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Some of Mexico’s employers big and small all came together earlier this week to learn how to build the community’s workforce through apprenticeships.
The Mexico Area Chamber of …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/23/23
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The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office recently hosted the Missouri Sheriff’s Association 48-hour Jail Academy for participants who are looking to pursue a career in law enforcement.
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Theo Tate
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12/23/23
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Janet’s Dance Studio performers of all ages danced to Christmas music for a large crowd that had gathered on the Audrain County Courthouse lawn on Thursday, Dec. 14. More photos at …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/20/23
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It was all smiles and laughing as the rain stayed away for the annual Auxvasse Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec. 16.
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/20/23
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One more person has added their name to the race for two open seats on the Mexico City Council.
With the addition of Joshua Price, who filed late Friday afternoon, Dec. 15, there is a total of …
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12/20/23
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The Missouri Highway Patrol (MHP) is investigating an incident involving a high speed chase and shots fired at officers that ended with the suspect allegedly taking his own life.
Dominic K. …
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12/20/23
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The annual Presser Arts Center Holiday Pipes Concert was Thursday Dec. 14. The Mexico Woodwins played music prior to the concert.
The Presser Pipes opened with a very joyful and fun …
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Teresa Kelly
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12/20/23
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Efforts to honor one of Mexico’s Vietnam Veterans has proven successful.
Mexico native Dr. Warren Hagan has notified the Ledger his request to have the South Fork Salt River bridge on the …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/20/23
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On Thursday, Dec. 14,, at approximately 10:23 a.m., the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD)responded to the 100 block of Morris Street in reference to a fire at the Mexico Animal Shelter. …
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12/20/23
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A juvenile has been arrested for an incident involving a knife at a school bus stop according to a release from the Mexico Public Schools District.
The release says the incident happened Friday …
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12/20/23
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Arrest Report 12/15 - 12/18
Jerry Dean Baugh Jr. , 41, speeding (11-15 m.p.h.) possession of imitation controlled substance
Danielle Nicole Todd , 38, fugitive in-state, held for Boone …
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12/20/23
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A new business in Mexico offers a place to make art while celebrating a birthday, baby shower, or any other occasion.
The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce helped Dan and Robin Barker cut the …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/16/23
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After a flurry of activity last week things have slowed down a little bit at the city clerk and Mexico Public School’s offices for candidate filings.
There’s only one new filing to …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/16/23
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It’s been more than two weeks since a Vandalia man was tragically murdered and his family is still waiting to put him to rest.
Matthew Stewart, 24, lost his life on Nov. 30, when two …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/16/23
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A Mexico Public Safety Department fireman was still on the roof at the Mexico Animal Shelter around 11 a.m. on Thursday morning to a report of a fire. According to MPSD, staff of the shelter were …
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Dennis Sharkey
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12/16/23
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Arrest report 12/12 - 12-14
Daniel Lloyd-Stanley Bishop , 20, speeding (16-19 m.p.h. over)
Emily Kristin Donaldson , 38, failure to register motor vehicle
Jeffrey Blane Ferguson , 56, …
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12/16/23
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For the 82nd year the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) held its annual Evensong at the United Methodist Church in downtown Mexico on Saturday, Dec. 9.
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Eric Mattson
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12/16/23
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The City of Mexico’s Council approved several measures this week for the Public Works Department that will either save money in the long run or make operations more efficient.
One of the …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/16/23
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Hundreds of people lined Main Street in downtown Vandalia Saturday night, Dec. 9, for the third annual Lighted Christmas Parade that included appearances by all the favorite winter characters …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/13/23
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When Seth Cooke drives to work he has to remember to go to the right office.
Cooke is the new recreation director at the Mexico YMCA after serving in the same capacity for the city of Mexico. …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/13/23
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The Mexico Parks and Recreation Department has two new employees but the “Help Wanted” sign is still in the window.
Parks and Recreation Director Chad Shoemaker told Park Board …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/13/23
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If you happen to see something wrong in one of Mexico’s parks the people in charge want to know right away.
“Just on the outside chance that we don’t know about it or it …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/13/23
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She’s already been in business for six months online but the Mexico storefront is now a reality for the Broken Cactus owner Sadie Miller.
Miller with the help of the Mexico Area Chamber of …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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12/13/23
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