Chad Shoemaker, far left, is shown in attendance at the ribbon cutting for Fairgrounds Aquatic Center in 2021, one of many accomplishments during his tenure.
Shoemaker retires from Parks & Recreation
A longtime City of Mexico recently announced he is moving on, as Chad Shoemaker closes out a 21-year tenure as the Mexico Parks and Recreation director. During that time, Mexico’s park system …
Melissa Buckman Young
Mexico woman Young appointed judge
Young appointed judge Governor Mike Parson recently announced judicial appointments to the 11th and 12th Judicial Circuits, with a familiar name on the list. Melissa Buckman Young, of …
Mexico man faces charges
An 18-year-old Mexico man is facing charges in connection with inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old juvenile. Towards the end of January the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) received a …
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Van-Far head coach Pat Connaway celebrates after the his son Nikos scored on a 3-point play this season. The Connaways were selected as district coach and player of the year.
Van-Far boys father, coach honored; several boys, girls basketball players awarded
Van-Far boys garner unanimous all-conference selections, three total; f ather, son district coach, player of year The most wins in four years earned the Van-Far boys several all-conference …
North Callaway senior Riley Blevins drives against the Wright City defense this season during Senior Night in Kingdom City. Blevins scored her 1,000th career point in the victory.
North Callaway basketball teams with pair of all-EMO
Pair of North Callaway milestone girls pick up pair of awards Riley Blevins and Natalie Shryock each scored their 1,000 career point this season, but their recognition for the North Callaway …
Mexico senior DJ Long drives against Kirksville this season in Mexico.
Mexico boys, girls each have multiple all-conference
Mexico boys put four on all-conference team The Mexico boys were among the Class 4 elite eight for the third time in four years. The 27-3 Bulldogs, who were state-ranked all season long, …
Mexico senior DJ Long slides through the air for a layup against Vashon on Saturday during a Class 4 state quarterfinal game at Vashon High School in St. Louis. Long scored a team-high 22 points in his final game as a Bulldog.
Mexico boys’ heads up high after season-ending 87-51 loss at No. 1 Vashon
The Mexico boys were close to having Vashon on the ropes near the end of the second quarter on Saturday. Mexico vs Vashon State Quarterfinal Photo Gallery The Bulldogs cut into No. 1 …
Centralia senior Raegan Anderson makes a pass against El Dorado Springs on Friday during the Class 3 girls semifinals at Mizzou Arena in Columbia. Anderson had the game-winning bucket in the Lady Panthers' third-place victory over St. Pius X (Festus) on Saturday.
Centralia girls end first ever Final Four with third-place trophy, defeat St. Pius X (Festus) 36-34
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Jeremy Jacob The Centralia Lady Panthers warm up for the program's …
Obituaries
Michael Richard Allen, 71, of Mexico, passed away on Wed., March 13, 2024, at University of Missouri Hospital. Memorial services will be held at 11a.m. on Tues., March 19, 2024, at Arnold …
Jarod Dustin Willingham, 47, of Auxvasse, passed away on Thurs., March 14, 2024, at his home. Memorial Services will be at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, March 20, at Arnold Funeral Home with Kevin …
Funeral services for Francis Eugene "Gene" Peak, 85, of Laddonia, will be at 11 a.m., Tues., March 19, 2024, at the Laddonia Christian Church, with Pastor Bill Maupin officiating. Burial with …
Raymond A. Keplar, 83, Santa Fe, formerly of Centralia, passed away Sat., March 9, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born Aug. 6, 1940, in El Dorado, Kan., the son of the late Arthur …
Local News
The League of Women Voters Candidates Forum for both Mexico City Council and Mexico School Board will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, located on the …
The Mexico School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Troy Lentz as the next superintendent. Dr. Lentz will begin on July 1, 2024. As his time permits, he will …
Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited the Audrain County Courthouse last Thursday to raise awareness of Missouri’s over $1 billion in unclaimed assets. In Audrain County, there is …
“A New Birth of Freedom” is the theme for the 2024 Audrain Historical Society’s History Camp, to be held Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7.  A New Birth of Freedom …
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Calm, yet determined. A proficient shooter, yet a tough defender. North Callaway senior Sam Pezold can be described in many ways as a basketball player but can be simply referred to as the …
A few minutes were pivotal in the Mexico boys' Class 4 state quarterfinal game in St. Louis on Saturday afternoon. After cutting No. 1 and defending state champion Vashon's lead to 32-28 with …
To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Jeremy Jacob The Mexico Bulldogs leave the Mexico Sports Complex on …
For never playing a state Final Four game, the Centralia girls were composed. Centralia Girls at State Final Four Photo Gallery The Lady Panthers’ defense kept improving in …
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