Foster grandparent program to turn 60; years later still shows a proven benefit to multi-generations
It was the mid-1960s; poverty was running rampant. The overall national poverty rate was 19 percent. The War on Poverty was the unofficial name for legislation first introduced by US President Lyndon …
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3/14/24
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Given’s retirement will be celebrated with an alumni performance at 7 pm on April 6 at Emmons Hall
After 30 years leading Mexico High School's theater department Sara Given will be …
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3/14/24
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Mexico’s Annual Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturdays during the month of April. People who are current residential refuse customers and regular pickup day is Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday, …
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3/13/24
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Young appointed judge
Governor Mike Parson recently announced judicial appointments to the 11th and 12th Judicial Circuits, with a familiar name on the list.
Melissa Buckman Young, of …
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3/13/24
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A longtime City of Mexico recently announced he is moving on, as Chad Shoemaker closes out a 21-year tenure as the Mexico Parks and Recreation director. During that time, Mexico’s park system …
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3/13/24
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An 18-year-old Mexico man is facing charges in connection with inappropriate contact with a 13-year-old juvenile. Towards the end of January the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) received a …
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3/12/24
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The League of Women Voters Candidates Forum for both Mexico City Council and Mexico School Board will be held on Tuesday, March 26 at 7 p.m. at the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce, located on the …
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3/12/24
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The Mexico School District Board of Education is pleased to announce the hiring of Dr. Troy Lentz as the next superintendent.
Dr. Lentz will begin on July 1, 2024. As his time permits, he will …
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3/8/24
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“A New Birth of Freedom” is the theme for the 2024 Audrain Historical Society’s History Camp, to be held Monday, June 3 – Friday, June 7.
A New Birth of Freedom …
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3/7/24
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Missouri State Treasurer Vivek Malek visited the Audrain County Courthouse last Thursday to raise awareness of Missouri’s over $1 billion in unclaimed assets. In Audrain County, there is …
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3/7/24
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Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announces that Jennifer Huddleston, 35, of Barnhart, has pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation of a child and promotion of child pornography in …
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3/6/24
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The Mexico School District is excited to announce the award of a Perkins Innovation & Modernization (PIM) Grant, amounting to $3.9 million in grant funds over three years to enhance educational …
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3/6/24
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Audrain County Republicans gathered on Saturday, March 2 at 10 a.m. at the Audrain County Courthouse community room for the first-ever presidential caucus in Audrain County. Approximately 75 …
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3/5/24
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A community theatre performance will be held at Mexico High School on Thursday, Feb. 29, featuring the MSHSAA District One Act Play and Readers Theatre
Doors open at 7 p.m. One act …
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2/28/24
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The Community R-VI Board of Education recently announced Chad Harter as the district’s new superintendent. Harter will succeed Nick Larson, who has accepted the superintendent post at Bowling …
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2/28/24
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The Mexico School District’s search for a new superintendent is moving forward, with a clear course of action coming out of the Feb. 20 board meeting.
It’s as follows:
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2/28/24
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An Audrain County landmark was lost to fire last Wednesday, as Teddy Joe's Bar and Grill in Martinsburg burned to the ground. Martinsburg Area Fire Protection was joined by emergency personnel and …
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Photos by Nathan Lilley
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2/28/24
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As the Mexico School District works to shore up its staff, a group of concerned citizens has announced they have requested a district audit with the Missouri State Auditor. Led by Dusty Blue, the …
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2/28/24
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CTA Hosts the Annual Turkey Turnover Dinner
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The annual Community Teachers Association (CTA) Turkey Turnover Dinner took place this year on Monday, February 19th after being rescheduled due to winter weather postponing the basketball games that …
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Photos by Teresa Kelly
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2/22/24
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Quilt of Valor and Honoring Service Presented by Friends and Family Veteran Support Organization
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The Friends and Family Veteran Support Organization held a ceremony to present a Quilt of Valor to John Robert Stephens, Veteran of the Army who served from 1968 to 1969. They also presented …
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Photos by Teresa Kelly
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2/22/24
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Relay for Life Game Night
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Mexico Relay for Life held a game night on Fri., Feb. 16. Due to the weather, the participation was not heavy, but those attending had a great evening. There will be another event …
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2/22/24
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The Southside Christian Academy (SCA) Board of Education reports that the school had a successful first semester and it is eyeing a bright ongoing second semester.
“We are excited …
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2/22/24
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When approximately 150 Missouri Military Academy cadet uniforms worth more than $70,000 were affected by smoke and water as a result of the Feb. 3 fire that occurred in the apartment above Nu-Tone, …
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2/22/24
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Van-Far names new principal
The Van-Far R1 School District Board of Education has announced that Amy Newland has been selected as the next high school principal for the Van-Far R1 School …
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2/21/24
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Barbara Hoff Wilson addresses the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce dinner crowd Friday night. Wilson was recipient of the Colonel C.R. Stribling Community Service Award presented …
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2/21/24
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