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Vaccination rate remains low in Audrain County

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:32am

With only 27 percent of Audrain County residents fully vaccinated and active COVID-19 cases again on the rise, the Audrain County Health Department issued an advisory last week urging people to get their shots.

“We don’t want to become the next COVID hotspot in Missouri,” said ACHD administrator and CEO Craig Brace.

ACHD recently concluded a series of clinics providing the single dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine. A total of 84 people took advantage of the offer, not enough to boost county totals toward what Brace considers an acceptable level.

Newly built community center opens in Auxvasse

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:31am

It’s all about filling a need for Auxvasse leaders, and thanks to their efforts, Auxvasse has a new community center.

And it fills a void that’s been present since the last center shut down just over three years ago.

“The closing caused considerable problems for our community as they planned family dinners and other functions at the center,” said Donal Knipp, member of the Auxvasse Lions Club.

MHS speech and debate praised for milestone

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:29am

With an exalted job title — executive director of the National Speech & Debate Association — one might expect communication from J. Scott Wunn to be on the formal side. But when he sent a note recently congratulating Mexico High School on a milestone 10th appearance at the national tournament, the tone was enthusiastic.

“It is a tremendous thing to attend the National Tournament once and a truly outstanding achievement to attend 10 times,” Wunn wrote. “Few schools can claim such an accomplishment.”

Mexico water mains to get upgrades

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:28am

Missouri American Water will invest $1.3 million in water system improvements to enhance the reliability of water service to Mexico customers. The utility will upgrade 5,800 feet of water mains through four projects.

“Our team of experts work hard to maintain and improve our water system to deliver high quality water service to the residents of Mexico,” said Patrick Kelley, manager of operations for Missouri American Water in Mexico. “This year’s investments further demonstrate our commitment to upgrade aging water pipes to support the public and economic health of our city.”

Officer hears shot, makes arrest

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:26am

On Friday night a Mexico Public Safety Officer heard a gunshot while on patrol in the 1300 block of North Clark Street. The officer stopped a vehicle that left the area and turned onto North Jefferson.

An investigation revealed that there had been a disturbance in the North Clark home and as a group left, a male juvenile fired a shot into the air. Officers arrested 24-year-old William C. Garcia-Hernandez for alleged domestic assault. They also took the 17-year-old juvenile into custody.

One arrested in drug bust

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:26am

A Mexico man is in custody facing several drug-related charges after a Thursday afternoon raid. Joseph L. Lovell, 37, was arrested for allegedly distributing methamphetamine.

Officers of the East Central Drug Task Force, assisted by Audrain County Sheriff's deputies and members of the Mexico Public Safety Department executed a search warrant on a home in the 400 block of East Orange Street in Mexico on July 15. There they reportedly located an amount of meth suitable for delivery, items commonly used in the distribution and use of the drug, stolen property and a firearm.

Grease starts blaze

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:25am

Shortly after midnight on Thursday, July 15, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to Howell Manor Court in reference to a fire.

Responding personnel found a small fire in the kitchen of an apartment. The flames were quickly knocked down and snuffed out.

The resident explained to firefighters that he was heating a greased pan and briefly stepped out of the kitchen. When he returned, he saw fire on the stovetop that spread to wooden cabinets.

There were no injuries, but the kitchen sustained moderate fire damage.

No injuries in house fire

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 8:24am

Firefighters from the Mexico Public Safety Department extinguished a bedroom fire before it could spread. A child who had been in the room when the fire ignited escaped safely.

The incident occurred on Monday, July 12, just before 3 p.m. Crews responded to reports of a blaze in the 900 block of Garfield Street. They were able to contain and then fully douse the flames.

According to MPSD reports, the child told firefighters that he placed an electronic toy on a pile of clothes. The toy apparently overheated and started the fire.

MACC veterinary program receives grant

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 6:49am

The Veterinary Technology Program at Moberly Area Community College – Mexico has recently received a $50,000 grant from the Allen P. and Josephine B. Green Foundation. The grant will be used to purchase a digital radiography unit for MACC’s Veterinary Technology program.

Spartan receives 2020 Excellent Quality Award

Published by admin on Thu, 07/22/2021 - 6:47am

Spartan Light Metal Products has been recognized for the 11th straight year by Toyota at their annual supplier awards. The company’s Hannibal plant has again been confirmed as one of a very select number of suppliers to achieve this honor.

Spartan Light Metal Products is a family owned, full service supplier of powertrain and structural aluminum and magnesium die cast products for the automotive and commercial vehicle markets. The company has more than 1,000 employees with manufacturing facilities located in Hannibal, Mexico, and Sparta, Ill.

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