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Richard Mahoney is known to many in Mexico and surrounding areas such as Moberly and Auxvasse simply as “the bike guy.” It’s a title he is proud of and the recognition helps fuel donations and keep his mission alive.
Mexico "bike guy" plans second Christmas giveaway
Since January, Richard Mahoney has given away approximately 419 bicycles to children and community members in need. Last December, he and his daughter, Amy Jackson, organized a Christmas-themed …
Brendan Webber, owner of Webber Pharmacy in Mexico, will assume office as Missouri House Representative for District 43 in January. He ran unopposed as a Republican in the primary election and won the Nov. 3 general election over his Democratic opponent and fellow Mexico business owner Rich Gold.
Webber, Sharpe outline priorities ahead of Missouri legislative session
Brendan Webber has spent years serving on local boards and participating in Mexico’s community.   Now, he will be representing Audrain County, as well as Callaway and Monroe counties, in …
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SEMO Marching Band, Mexico alum selected to perform in 2028 St. Patrick's Day Parade in Ireland
The Southeast Missouri State University Marching Band will take its sound and Redhawk spirit to Ireland in 2028 after being selected to perform in the St. Patrick's Day Parade, part of the St. …
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Van-Far seniors Slade Keller (left) and Garrett Hopke round a turn on the Gans Creek course during the Class 1 boys race on Saturday in Columbia.
Keller, Hopke medal, leave legacy at Van-Far
Slade Keller and Garrett Hopke provided the Van-Far cross country program with everything it needed and more leading to their final state races Saturday. Keller broke the school record set by …
Centralia junior Nolan Spickert smiles as he wins the Class 3 boys championship on Friday at Gans Creek in Columbia.
Spickert becomes first Centralia individual cross country state champion
Nolan Spickert didn’t lose a race this season. The Centralia junior stayed undefeated Friday by winning the Class 3 boys race at Gans Creek in Columbia, breaking his own school record with a …
Mexico sophomore Seth Stevenson runs on the Gans Creek course on Friday during the Class 3 boys race in Columbia.
Stevenson becomes first Mexico cross country state medalist since 2017
Seth Stevenson had plenty of reasons to smile on Friday. The Mexico sophomore returned to state at Gans Creek in Columbia and finished 20th in the Class 3 boys race to earn his first career …
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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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