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She admitted to being a little nervous heading into her reading at the Mexico-Audrain County Library District Saturday, but local author Kim Lue knocked it out of the park.
Reading from her …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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7/14/22
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Be it the advance in technology or even a recent worldwide pandemic, the world of commerce and retail has seen drastic facelifts in how businesses operate.
More and more online stores have opened …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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7/14/22
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One of the bigger events in Mexico and Audrain County is back:
It’s youth fair time.
The 2022 Audrain County Youth Fair is set to kick off officially 3 p.m. Thursday with FFA …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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7/14/22
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It may be a modest, family-run operation, but don’t let anyone fool you: Things are looking good for the Hedge Holler Harvest farm.
Located on 160 acres on the outskirts, just north of …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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7/12/22
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Over a half-dozen fires were reported in Mexico during the 4th of July weekend and a few days following with various ranges of external and internal damage but no injuries reported.
The slate of …
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7/12/22
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Mexico was supposed to be potentially a target of another Mother Nature onslaught of heat this week, but thankfully, she decided to cut the city and region a slight break.
With temperatures …
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By ALAN DALE
Managing Editor
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7/12/22
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Missouri American Water filed a request with the Missouri Public Service Commission (MoPSC) to review its water and wastewater rates, a move motivated by nearly $770 million in completed or planned …
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7/11/22
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What does it mean to serve?
Is it joining the military?
Does it mean being elected into a political office?
Or is it being on your local school board? Truth is, it’s not that …
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By Katie Bernicky
North Callaway FFA Chapter Reporter
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7/11/22
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The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) has adopted the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) recommendation for children down to 6 months of age to receive …
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7/7/22
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The Mexico-Audrain County Library District welcomes another author to share her works with local readers and this one has a bit of a hometown touch.
The library hopes people will join in to listen …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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7/7/22
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![The Vandalia Fair Board continues to try and provide locals with events to attend and bring the community together. Once again, the Family Summer Palooza is upon them and kicks off 10 a.m. Saturday. [Submitted photo]](https://epsilon.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20220706-133746-Palooza%20Shot%20-%20Cutline%20in%20File.jpg)
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It hasn’t been easy in recent years for members of the Vandalia Fair Board to continually provide events for the town to come together and enjoy one another.
But that won’t stop it …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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7/6/22
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It’s time for Mexico to go full force into the 21st century and what better way to do it then move on from one of its greatest stories of success and sadness in one fell swoop.
The City of …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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7/5/22
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![Joe Pappas addresses the audience at the recent MBA Hall of Fame induction. Pappas is one of the newest members. [Submitted Photo]](https://epsilon.creativecirclecdn.com/mexicoledger/medium/20220705-115801-PACKAGE%201%20-%20%20Joe%20PAPPAS%20Inducted%20%281%29.jpg)
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The legacy of Joe Pappas is alive and well in Mexico.
Not only in this particular city, but across the state, Pappas has made an indelible mark on the excellence of high school bands and it is …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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7/5/22
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The Mexico city council held a discussion on how to move forward on a proposed property zoning clearance that would cater to a senior living facility and ultimately chose to table a vote on a subject …
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By Alan Dale
Managing editor
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7/3/22
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Community R-6 announces honor roll
The Community R-6 School District recently announced its fourth quarter honor roll . Here it is:
Principal’s Honor Roll Seniors, Kaitlyn …
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The Mexico Ledger
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7/3/22
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A federally funded low-income water assistance program may be what many in Mexico need during these times. This program aims to provide a one-time grant of up to $750 for low-income customers …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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7/2/22
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It’s safe to say that when Tony Kaufman decided to join forces with his brother Nick, the destiny of The 581 was etched in stone.
As their own version of the restaurant businesses’ …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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6/30/22
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Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announced Friday that Javon Hornbeak, 20, of Mexico, was sentenced to a total of 20 years in prison after his role in a fatal shooting at …
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6/30/22
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A member of the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) has been appointed to a national advisory group through the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO).ACHD Emergency …
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6/30/22
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The City of Centralia’s Board of Alderman’s office held a special meeting Thursday to discuss establishing relationships with entities that can help keep things running in the …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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6/29/22
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The City of Farber voted to pass an ordinance last week at the Board of
Alderman meeting that would allow it to raise the price of pickups for residential solid waste.
Barbara Straube, the …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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6/28/22
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The District No. 59 school board approved the 2023 fiscal year budget at just over $33 million Tuesday night.
All told, $11,350,160 will come from the general find, $17,085,770 out of the …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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6/27/22
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It seems like almost a year ago, 4th of July was upon us, and everyone was celebrating the nation’s birthday with fireworks, food and revelry.
Well, actually it was almost a year ago and …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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6/26/22
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It was a whirlwind of activity and a plethora of emotions that guided Mexico’s Callie Cox through a year of carrying the crown of Miss Missouri.
The 2021 winner relinquished her title this …
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By Alan Dale
Managing Editor
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6/24/22
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Audrain County 911 emergency services director Amanda Crewse announced recently the entity now has the ability to receive 911 text messages through certain carriers.
“This has been a long …
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6/23/22
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