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Audrain County purchased the Audrain Medical Center complex after Ziva Medical officially closed in 2024.
Power to be restored at former Cancer Center in Mexico
The former Audrain Medical Cancer Center will soon have its lights on for the first time since Audrain County purchased the building. The Mexico City Council authorized $136,727 worth of …
Kerry Patton
ACHD promotes Patton to Maternal Child Health Specialist
Audrain County Health Department Administrator and CEO Craig Brace announced the promotion of Kerry Patton, LPN, to the position of Health Specialist for the Maternal Child Health Health program. …
After demolition, the site of the former hospital will be filled and prepared with the hope of paving the way for a new critical access hospital. [Sky Kauffman]
Audrain Medical Center hospital demolition to begin in December
Demolition of the Audrain Medical Center’s main hospital is expected to begin in early December. During its Oct. 26 meeting, the Mexico City Council approved a cost-share agreement with …
Congratulations Mexico Ledger Halloween Photo Contest winners
The winners of The Mexico Ledger’s Halloween Photo Contest, sponsored by Fresh Cut Lawn Service and Snow Removal, have been announced. There were a lot of great entries. First place goes to …
During council comments, Mexico City Council member Alexander Finck addressed the negative comments aimed at council members he has seen online. "I love this town to my core," he said. "I think there is a lot of opportunity with this issue of data centers to make it an even better place, but we have to do it responsibly." Finck added he invites constructive feedback, but thinks it should be based in fact and not an emotionally charged process.
City of Mexico seeks more input on proposed data center ordinance
Data centers are not currently listed in the Mexico City Code of Ordinances. A proposed ordinance regulating data centers within city limits was presented to city council during a staff report …
Dominique Carpenter and Logan Munford were named the October Elks Students of the Month.
October Elks Students of the Month
Dominique Carpenter Parents: Derrick and Stephanie Carpenter Year in School: Senior  List School Activities: I am involved in Key Club, Link Crew, FBLA  List Any Outside …
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Obituaries
Connie L. King
Connie L. King
Connie Louise Wright King, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, friend, aunt, and protector of family in need passed away peacefully on October 24, 2026. She was born August 25, 1942 in Hannibal, MO to …
Joyce Nell Riechers Keller
Joyce Keller, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2026, in Homedale, Idaho. She was 80 years old. Joyce was born on January 10, 1946, in Audrain …
Richard W. Bowen
Richard W. Bowen
Richard W. Bowen Jr., 90, of St. Louis, formerly of Mexico, passed away at 9:30 a.m., Tuesday, November 3, 2026, in St. Louis. A Celebration of Life service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on …
David Taylor
David Taylor
David Lee Taylor, 82, of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, at Monroe Manor in Paris after a battle with prostate cancer. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, November …
John Edward Morse
John Edward Morse, 70, of Thompson, died Ocr. 30, 2026, at his home. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at noon on Nov. 3 at Oliver Funeral Home in Centralia. Interment will be in the …
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