Mexico YMCA kicks off annual fund drive
The Mexico YMCA has kicked off its annual support fund drive to raise $75,000 that will help with scholarships for people who need financial assistance. The scholarships help those who need …
Mexico YMCA offering free lunch as part of youth summer programs
The Mexico YMCA (the Y) is making sure local youth won’t go hungry this summer after school is out. Brooke Oliver, director for the Mexico YMCA, told the Ledger starting July 5 and running …
Local VFW members decorate Veterans’ home
Mexico VFW Post 3772 members Charlie Lynn, right, and Leon Zeigler, left were part of a gang tasked with decorating the drive up to the Missouri Veterans’ Home on Tuesday, May 23, in …
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Obituaries
Loyd Lenwood Dodd, Jr., 80, of Mexico, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at Moberly Regional Medical Center.   Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 2, at Arnold …
Sylvia Isabelle Smith, 94 of Blue Springs, Mo., died on May 20, 2023. She was born on December 19, 1928, in Springfield, the fourth child of S.I. Smith (Miss.) and Anna Bess Morris Smith (Tenn.). She …
Carolyn Lincoln, 82, of Mexico, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Boone Hospital in Columbia. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 31 at Arnold Funeral Home with Pastor …
Rose Marie Fischer of St. Andrew’s Nursing Home in New Florence, formerly of Montgomery City, passed away on May 20, 2023 at the age of 84. She passed away after a long fight with …
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Missouri Military Academy’s (MMA) Class of 2023 — the Academy’s 134 th graduating class — celebrated commencement on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 10 a.m. in Centennial …
The Mexico Industrial Development Authority Board hasn’t met in more than five years but did so this week because there may be a need for its services soon. The meeting was held on Monday, …
The Community R-6 FFA held its annual Awards Banquet last week at the school. Scholarships, awards and SAE recognitions were all given to members of the group. In addition, special recognition was …
After identifying his choice, Mexico City Manager Bruce Slagle didn’t waste any time getting new Mexico Police Chief Brice Mesko going in his new position. Slagle made the announcement at …
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Monday’s game for Community R-6 baseball was on a stage the program hasn’t seen in 22 years. Community R-6 vs South Nodaway Photo Gallery The Trojans played returning Final Four …
The eight-game winning streak and eight-game streak without a shutout is over for Community R-6. The Trojans lost the second Class 1 state semifinal game 8-0 to No. 5 South Nodaway (20-2) on Monday …
Day 2 of the Class 3 and Class 4 state track and field championships brought the end of the track and field season along with the accomplished careers of some area athletes. Mexico senior Morgan …
It was this month that Community R-6 was dominated in its conference championship game. Community R-6 vs Sacred Heart Photo Gallery The Trojans were at their lowest then but were at their …
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