Mexico running back Anthony Shivers finds plenty of space to roam during a big gain in Friday’s 28-20 triumph over Marshall. Shivers had a 40-yard touchdown reception in the win. The Bulldogs (2-1) play at Hannibal (3-0) this Friday. [PHOTO COURTESY OF DAVID PICKERING PHOTOGRAPHY]
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:52am
The Mexico Bulldogs defeated the Marshall Owls 28-20 in their first home game of the season.
The game was close throughout — running back Dante Billups ran in his third touchdown with 50 seconds...
Kennedi Rowe, left, teamed up with Lilly Knipfel to place second at the Boonville Tournament Sept. 11.
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:22am
The Mexico High School girls golf team has been busy of late, including competing in the Boonville Tournament Sept. 11.
“The Boonville Tournament is one of our favorite events to participate in...
Family joining Harrietta, front row from left, are Neve Beller, William Beller, Harrietta, and Juliette Beller; back row, Ryan Beller and Brynne Beller.
Wed, 09/23/2020 - 7:19am
One of Mexico’s true treasures was joined by friends and family last weekend to mark a milestone. Longtime citizen – and former employee of The Mexico Ledger – Harrietta Randolph turned 100 on Sept....
Laura Kessler lights a candle during the ceremony of the Mexico Sustainability Project’s Getting Ahead graduation held Tuesday, Sept. 8, at St. John’s Lutheran Church. Below, Carolyn Lewis, Getting Ahead facilitator, addresses attendees. This is the second graduating class of the program which helps people in poverty create their own plan for stability. [Photos courtesy of the Rev. Eric Mattson]
Fri, 09/18/2020 - 9:42am
Making a difference in the community was at the forefront as the Mexico Sustainability Project’s Getting Ahead graduation, held Tuesday, Sept. 8 at St. John’s Lutheran Church. It was a special night...
Fri, 09/18/2020 - 9:08am
The Women’s Eastern Reception, Diagnostic and Correctional Center in Vandalia is facing a major outbreak of COVID-19 after 161 cases were confirmed there Wednesday by the Audrain County Health...
News
Family joining Harrietta, front row from left, are Neve Beller, William Beller, Harrietta, and Juliette Beller; back row, Ryan Beller and Brynne Beller.
09/23/2020 - 7:19am
One of Mexico’s true treasures was joined by friends and family last weekend to mark a milestone. Longtime citizen – and former employee of The Mexico Ledger – Harrietta Randolph turned 100 on Sept. 11, 2020.
As part of Harrietta’s celebration, a...
Sports
09/23/2020 - 7:59am
The Mexico softball team ran into a buzzsaw at the two-day Lady Jays Softball Classic, winning only one out of four games.
But the tough competition has the Bulldogs battle tested near the midway point of the season.
Mexico’s lone win came in a...
Obituaries
09/22/2020 - 1:02pm
Mary Glynetta Durham, 85, of Mexico, passed away Monday, September 7, 2020, at her home.
Glynn was born March 8, 1935, in Fayette, the daughter of James and Eula Cathernine (Huttsell) Silvey.
On February 7, 1970, in Mexico, she married Franklin...
