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Elisha Dawn Hopkins , 41, driving while revoked or suspended
Ryan Dean Breden , 41, obstructing government operations, first-degree property damage
Jonathan Whitney Veazey , 29, operating a …
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12/2/23
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The Audrain County Sheriff’s Department is saying they’ve identified persons of interest but have not said any arrests have been made.
The department released a statement late …
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12/1/23
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A presentation of Quilts of Valor was made to thank four Veterans for their service to our country at Friendship Baptist Church on Nov 21.
Joyce Lowry, Family and Friends of Veterans …
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Teresa Kelly
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11/29/23
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Leslie Meyer, R- eastern Audrain County, is formally announcing her re-election campaign to the position of Audrain County Eastern District Commissioner. She has held the title of associate …
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11/29/23
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Mexico Public Schools has released early assessment data that shows there have been great improvements in reading and math scores among K through eighth graders but much more work is needed.
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/29/23
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Hart Career Center Director Chris Denham says the investments the public has made in the school are paying off for the local economy and programs are growing.
Denham gave an update about where …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/29/23
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Despite some objections, the Mexico Public Schools Board of Education (BOE) will start collecting data from exit interviews of employees.
The BOE voted 5-2 in favor of the idea with Board …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/29/23
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The city of Mexico got some good news last week for the city’s future development.
Mexico Economic Development Director Amy O’Brien told council members at their regular meeting on …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/29/23
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The annual Magic Tree lighting ceremony was held on Wednesday, Nov. 22 (Thanksgiving Eve) on the Mexico Square.
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11/29/23
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Arrest Report 11/23 - 11/27
Nathan Leroy Drissel , 36, first-degree trespassing
Jason W. Moss , 41, fugitive in-state, held for Randolph County
Lester Keth Fehling , 40, fourth-degree …
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11/29/23
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The weather was quite volatile throughout the 2023 growing season but overall the harvest season has been pretty smooth.
“That’s what we needed was some good sunny, dry days with a …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/25/23
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Agronomists from the University of Missouri are warning corn and soybean producers about two new diseases to be on the lookout for.
Agronomist Rusty Lee, who is based out of the Montgomery …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/25/23
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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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