Years ago as a wee sprout in the sleepy one-horse town of Clarksville, Missouri, gently nestled on the muddy banks of the Mighty Mississippi (whew), I would stop by the business formerly known as The … more

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 … more

Several hospitals in Missouri, including University of Missouri Healthcare, are requiring all employees to be vaccinated for the COVID-19 virus. Many employees have followed through because they do … more

To the Editor, I want to compliment you and your staff on the excellent Mexico Ledger that you are producing. It is so wonderful to have a newspaper that is legible, great dark print, wonderful … more

To the Editor, There is currently a lot to talk about wind turbines in Audrain County. We, as citizens of Audrain County, need to do our research on the negative impact wind turbines have on a … more

To the Editor, OATS Transit is closely watching proposed state legislation that, if passed, would allow concealed-carry permit holders to lawfully bring firearms on public transportation. It … more

To the Editor, I am excited about the future of healthcare services for our citizens with Noble Health becoming the owner of the recently renamed Audrain Community Hospital. I immediately liked … more

The Holy Bible. Most people in the United States have heard of this most important book and many have at least one in their home. The question is, what makes this book so important; so special? What … more

Being a senior citizen, I am greatly concerned about an issue related to the speed of inoculating citizens with Covid-19 vaccines. Missouri has not been in the forefront of speedy vaccinations. We … more

We all see them rushing to someone’s need.They are available to help when we need help the most. I had my first experience with them on December 24th. These people I have seen going to someone … more