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Chomps to open state-of-the-art facility in Mexico
It's Reunion Time!
9/11 is a day to remember, honor
“Where were you when the world stopped turning, that September day?,” is the question country music artist, Alan Jackson, has asked of us since 2002. Many of us remember that day, but …
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Task Force makes arrests
Two Audrain County residents were taken into custody last week and face drug-related charges. During the morning hours of Tuesday, Sept. 3, members of the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, East …
Relay For Life is Saturday
“Blasting Cancer” is the theme as area residents unite to battle the disease that’s impacted so many. The Audrain County Relay for Life is set for 4-11 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14 in …
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Community R-6
Lady Trojan miscues result in 5-2 loss to Cairo
The Community R-6 junior high softball team earned third place at Saturday's Holy Rosary tournament in Monroe City.
LEDGER SPORTS ROUNDUP 09/14/2024: Community R-6 high extends winning streak, CR-6 junior high wins tournament trophy
Mexico
Bulldogs collect shots in 5-0 win over Chillicothe
Van-Far
Indians shut out Louisiana 24-0 on Senior Night
Van-Far junior Pacey Reading (20) forces a fumble that junior Evan Utterback (right) recovered in the end zone for a touchdown against Louisiana on Friday in Vandalia.
LEDGER FOOTBALL ROUNDUP 09/13/2024: Van-Far shuts out Louisiana; North Callaway stays undefeated, Centralia rolls
Mexico junior Claire Isgrig serves the ball against North Callaway on Wednesday in Kingdom City.
Mexico volleyball energy serves them well in 3-1 win at North Callaway
Mexico lost its first match of the season on Tuesday. Mexico at North Callaway Photo Gallery The Lady Bulldogs followed a four-set loss at home to Hallsville (20-25, 25-20, 23-25 and 25-27) …
North Callaway senior Bailey Hills sends a ball over against Mexico on Wednesday at home in Kingdom City.
North Callaway volleyball battles from early hole, loses 3-1 to Mexico
North Callaway is on a three-match losing streak and needs a fresh start. North Callaway vs Mexico Photo Gallery The Ladybirds lost 3-1 on Wednesday at home to Mexico (15-25, 23-25, 25-21 …
Mexico sophomore Oscar Alvarez handles the ball before scoring in the final minutes on Thursday against Boonville at Chris Hotop Field in Mexico.
LEDGER SPORTS ROUNDUP 09/12/2024: Mexico boys soccer routs Boonville, Paris defeats another district foe
Boys soccer Mexico ramp up offense in second half, defeat Boonville 6-0 The first half was too slow for Mexico on Thursday. After the Bulldogs led Boonville 1-0 at halftime at Chris …
Lady Bulldogs' early cushion grows to 10-0 early victory over Hannibal
Look for the full story in the Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024, edition of the Mexico Ledger. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   Photos and …
Mexico serves past North Callaway front line in 3-1 win
Look for the full stories on the Mexico Ledger website on Friday. To purchase photo reprints, call the Mexico Ledger office at 573-581-1111.   Photos and other materials on this …
Obituaries
Dolores Lillian Brown, 90, of Mexico, passed away on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Monroe Manor. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, September 19, 2024, at East Lawn …
Robert Lee Womack, 75, of Lakewood, Wash., formerly of Mexico, passed away on July 30, 2024.  Private graveside services will be held September 18 at East Lawn Cemetery.
Donna Jean Smith   Donna Jean Smith went to heaven on September 11th, 2024 at the age of 64. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be deeply missed by all who …
Jordena G. Travis, 87, of St. Peters, formerly of Mexico, passed away at 5:30 a.m. Friday September 13, 2024, at The Boulevard Senior Living, St. Peters. Graveside services will be at 1 p.m. …

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Lift Off to First Grade
  With so many wonderful Back to School Photo Contest entries, it looks like area students and their parents are excited for the new school year. The Mexico Ledger has announced its Photo …
Friends and family veteran support organizations honored Gary Riedal, Carl Tullock, Micheal Haeffner, and Roger Parker with Quilts of Valor at our meeting on Aug. 20. QOV is an organization that honors veterans of war for their service to our country.
Quilts of Valor were presented to veterans in an August meeting. QOV is an organization that honors veterans of war for their service to our country. 
MMA faculty stand with President Brigadier General Richard V. Geraci, USA (Ret), on the steps of Stribling Hall.
Missouri Military Academy (MMA) faculty recently completed the 2024 orientation training, held from Aug.5 to 9. The week-long training was designed to equip MMA faculty with the tools, knowledge, and …
Terry Hagedorn drives his Gunpowder and Lead truck on Saturday the Mexico Young Farmers Truck and Tractor Pull at the Audrain County Fairgrounds. Hagedorn finished sixth with the truck but earned enough points to secure the first-place in the Pro Pulling League Champion Tour after already taking first in the Champion Seed Western Series.
For Terry Hagedorn, there is significant weight he must take on. The man who operates a business out of Thompson that primarily provides high-performance engines nationally for drag …

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North Callaway junior Kymorie Myers slides into third base on Tuesday at home against Wright City after a two-RBI triple to put the Ladybirds in front 6-4 in the sixth inning.
North Callaway lost its lead in the fifth and sixth innings but covered those mistakes. North Callaway vs Wright City Photo Gallery The Ladybirds responded soon after in the later innings …
Community R-6 junior Chloe Johnson sprints to second base against Glasgow on Monday during a home game in Laddonia.
Glasgow hit hard fly ball after hard fly ball in the seventh inning, but Community R-6 wasn’t concerned. Community R-6 vs Glasgow Photo Gallery The Lady Trojans just had batter after …
Mexico senior Gage Walker converts a penalty kick on Sept. 5 in a 3-2 overtime victory against Fulton at Chris Hotop Field in Mexico. Walker's kick was good in the final seconds of overtime to win the game for the Bulldogs.
The moment wasn’t too big for Gage Walker when he stepped back for a penalty kick on Sept. 5. Mexico vs Fulton Photo Gallery Well, moments.  The Mexico senior converted on …
The Community R-6 junior high softball team earned third place in its home tournament on Saturday.
Community R-6 had a good showing at its home junior high softball tournament. The Lady Trojans finished third after going 2-1 during the Community Junior High Softball Tournament played at …

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