Arrest Report 11/7 - 11/9
Travis Edward Saylor , 34, first degree burglary, fourth degree domestic assault, knowingly burning or exploding, felony resisting or interfering with an arrest, …
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11/11/23
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A local organization is partnering with a national tutoring program to help bring more options to Mexico’s youngest learners and at the same time get some older adults more active.
Oasis …
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11/11/23
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Eighth grade students from Mexico, the Missouri Military Academy (MMA) and Community R-VI participated in an event last week programmed with the idea of providing students with a reality based …
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11/11/23
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Mexico native John C. Hagan, III, MD, an honors graduate of St. Brendan School and Mexico High School, was awarded the Kansas City Medical Society (KCMS) Lifetime Achievement Award in ceremonies Nov. …
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11/11/23
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The situation in Kiwanis Lake is improving as trout fishing season begins.
That doesn’t mean there still isn’t a lot of work to do. Parks and Recreation Director Chad Shoemaker told …
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11/11/23
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Winners in The Mexico Ledger’s Halloween Online Photo Contest have been announced. There were a lot of great entries. First place goes to “Princess Serenity J” submitted by Robin …
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11/4/23
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A long line of children dressed in their best Halloween costumes lined up with their parents and some dressed in Halloween costumes for the annual Trick or Treat at the Missouri Veterans’ Home …
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11/4/23
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The Mexico City Council approved two measures last month that will send money to two local organizations to help offset costs.
The Help Center and the Mexico Senior and Nutrition Center both got …
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11/4/23
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A housing development that offers affordable two and three-bedroom townhomes is one step closer to construction after action by the Mexico City Council.
The council unanimously approved a …
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11/4/23
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Community leaders who have been working for months on an action plan are getting closer to the final product.
The Central Missouri Community Action has been conducting monthly meetings in Mexico …
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11/4/23
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MPSD responds to suspicious activity, arrests two
On Wednesday, Nov. 1, at approximately 2:57 p.m., an alert resident informed Mexico Public Safety (MPSD) about some suspicious people around …
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11/4/23
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First State Bank President Ron Hopkins introduced his team, as well as his team members who joined from area First State Community Banks. Hopkins emphasized that while other companies were not …
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11/4/23
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Mexico Public Schools administrators and teachers are looking for ways to improve reading and math skills and they think some of the changes are working.
Mexico Middle School Principal, Julie …
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11/1/23
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Mexico Public Schools administrators are getting creative to battle attendance and disciplinary issues in the post-COVID-19 era.
Mexico Middle School Principal, Julie Lower, and Assistant …
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11/1/23
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Hundreds of creatures, monsters and super heroes packed the Mexico Square on Thursday, Oct. 26, for the annual Trunk or Treat.
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11/1/23
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On Friday, Oct. 27, at approximately 2:55 p.m. the Mexico Public Safety Department (MPSD) responded to the area of the 600 block of Green Boulevard in reference to a woman stuck on a cell phone …
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11/1/23
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A Mexico man has been arrested and is being charged with the sexual exploitation of a child.
Kaden D. Baugh, 19, is facing several charges including the sexual exploitation of a child after …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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11/1/23
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Residents of Mexico got a special treat last Friday, Oct. 27, when the U.S. Marine Reserve Band’s unit from New Orleans, LA visited town for two performances.
The Reserve Band only plays a …
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11/1/23
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For more than 50 years Lana Baclesse has been helping the ladies of Mexico look their best and she’s not stopping anytime soon.
Baclesse, the owner of Merle Norman on Mexico’s …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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10/28/23
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The Mexico City Council may or may not have a new look next spring depending on what the two incumbents decide to do.
Mayor Vicki Briggs and Councilman Chris Miller will have their terms expire …
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10/28/23
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Mexico High School Assistant Principal Dave Cochrane took the stage at the annual Missouri Association of Secondary Principals (MoASSP) Fall conference to accept an award for being selected as the …
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10/28/23
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The Mexico Chamber of Commerce held a ribbon cutting on Monday, Oct. 23, at the new Melahn Insurance Agency at 3100 Doreli Lane near Pearl Motors. The company moved into the new office from their …
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10/28/23
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The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated Twisted Spirits and Dining at a ribbon cutting ceremony, Oct. 25. Owners William and Alesha Ludovicy have opened a new dining facility in downtown …
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10/28/23
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Last week the Audrain County Democrats hosted Missouri governor candidate Crystal Quade to learn more about her and vice versa.
Quade, who is a state representative from the Springfield area …
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Dennis Sharkey / Editor
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10/25/23
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