News - The Mexico Ledger

Finding available healthcare services in the Audrain County area just got a bit easier for Audrain County residents with the release by the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) of a Healthcare … more

6/8/22

Health department announces new medical directors

The Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) is announcing the hiring of new medical directors for the department. ACHD Administrator and CEO Craig Brace says the physicians at Cornerstone Family … more

6/6/22

133rd Missouri Military Academy graduating class celebrates commencement

Addressing the graduating class for the 133rd Missouri Military Academy (MMA) Corps of Cadets on commencement day, May 21. Chief of Staff for the Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) Lawrence "Kwakou" … more

6/3/22

GFWC officers 2022-24, from left, are Julie McKeown, corresponding secretary; Connie Robley, president; Gailyn Fennewald, vice-president; Lara Ryan, recording secretary; Maureen Hacker, treasurer; Shirley Brauer, spiritual leader. [Submitted Photo]

GFWC Mexico Women’s Club installs officers

GFWC Mexico Women’s Club’s May meeting was held at the YMCA Café with a salad luncheon prepared by members. President Valine Perll welcomed Olivia Shafer, a sophomore from … more

Submitted by Maureen Hacker | 6/3/22

Juneteenth celebration approaches

Mexico’s Juneteenth celebration will be held June 17-19. The celebration will get underway at 6 p.m. June 17 at Garfield Park with an opening ceremony that will include … more

6/1/22

The return is here: New KFC opens in Mexico

Audrain County has another eating option as a familiar name returns to Mexico. That familiar name is Kentucky Fried Chicken. Also known simply as “KFC”, the restaurant opened its … more

6/1/22

The design of the "Mo Mo the Missouri Monster" t-shirt being sold by the Louisiana Area Historical Museum. [Submitted Photo]

Uh, oh, Mo Mo's back: Louisiana museum plans July 1 concert for monstrous anniversary

Fifty years ago, a Bigfoot-like creature that reportedly stalked Pike County caused a national stir. Now, the Louisiana Area Historical Museum is bringing back the musician behind the song … more

5/27/22

From left, MMA President Richard V. Geraci, Mayor Chris Miller, Cadets René Garcia Garza, Kamil Sanchez de Ovando Pérez, Sebastian Valdes Barreto, Nathaniel Bowman, Mason Kletjian, Miles Matthews and Kevith Sangster; Betty Jo Sydenstricker and Chris Schafer. [MMA Photo]

MMA cadets vie for 2022 W. Wallace Fry, Jr. Public Speaking Contest awards

Missouri Military Academy (MMA) held the 90th annual W. Wallace Fry, Jr. Public Speaking Contest on Wednesday, May 4, in Centennial Gymtorium on MMA’s campus in Mexico, Missouri. MMA … more

5/27/22

Mexico School Board honors retirees, hears concerns

The Mexico Public School Board meeting on Tuesday, May 17 was a mix of routine and reaction. Among the routine celebrations of service, the board presented Golden Apples to the 20 district … more

Erik Richardson, Correspondent | 5/26/22

Ledger wins awards in advertising contest

The Mexico Ledger was recently honored in the 2022 Missouri Press Advertising and Marketing Executives Best Ad Contest. Production manager Scott Dupree and general manager Nathan Lilley received … more

5/26/22

State Farm agent presents firefighter grant

Local State Farm agent, Nancy Baca has a long history of demonstrating what it means to be a Good Neighbor by stepping up to help his/her community. On May 15, Nancy Baca presented The Fire Fighters … more

5/25/22

The Mexico branch of the Mexico-Audrain County Library District.

Travel the topic of area author

Author Raymond Scott Edge will present “The Silk Road of China” at 10 a.m. Friday, May 27 at the Mexico Public Library. A resident of Montgomery City, Edge has traveled to China over two … more

5/25/22

Fairgrounds Aquatic Center to open May 28

Summer is in the air and Mexico’s Fairgrounds Aquatic Center is gearing up for its encore season.Set to open Saturday, May 28, workers are busy getting everything in order. Daily hours of … more

5/20/22

Relay for Life organizers encourage teams to sign up

It may be a few months away, but area residents take note: The Relay for Life of Audrain County will be held Saturday, Sept. 10 at 6 p.m. on the Mexico downtown square. The six-hour fundraising event … more

5/18/22

Mexico PE teacher placed on leave

Recently, the Mexico School District was made aware of an incident involving the PE teacher at Eugene Field. As a matter of protocol, the teacher was immediately placed on paid administrative … more

5/18/22

The Audrain County Title Company team: From left, Randy Owings, Stephanie Owings, Cheryl Erdel and Dan Erdel. [Submitted Photo]

Audrain County Title Company to stay local

As you walk around the Mexico square, you will see on every light post a banner which states, “Eat Local, Shop Local, Play Local, Stay Local - I Love Local.” Two Mexico couples, Dan … more

5/18/22

Ekern elected new chair of Audrain County Health Department Board

After serving four years as the Audrain County Health Department (ACHD) Board chair, Dr. Kathleen Weaver notified the board she wanted to step down and have a new chair elected so she could help with … more

5/18/22

MMS Courtesy Award recipients Samantha Smith and Skylar Shaw are joined by Janice Douglas and Terry Henage, former MMS teachers who came up with the award after they retired.

MMS presents Courtesy Award

The Mexico Middle School Courtesy Award was the idea of two retiring teachers, Terry Henage and Janice Douglas, both of whom retired from MMS in 2003. Henage and Douglas both recognized the … more

5/18/22

Bulldog Boosters have successful dinner auction

The Mexico Bulldog Booster Board recently helds its 2022 dinner auction. Serving to a packed house, the Boosters made just under $25,000 from a combination of live and silent auctions. Money … more

5/18/22

New windows are being installed at the Audrain County Courthouse, enhancing the building's efficiency while providing a much-needed upgrade. [Nathan Lilley Photo]

Audrain County Courthouse getting new windows

The Audrain County Courthouse will look a bit different over the next few months. Work is underway, as the courthouse’s current windows are being replaced with new, energy-efficient models. … more

5/18/22

The Van-Far FFA nursery/landscaping team

Van-Far FFA nursery/landscaping team wins state competition

The Van-Far FFA Chapter won the nursery/landscaping career development event at the 94th Missouri FFA Convention. There were 48 teams in the competition. Team members include Ennis Childs, Mara … more

5/18/22

Mexico native Blake Morais receives MMA Leadership Award

Upon the recommendation of the Missouri Military Academy’s U.S. Army Junior Reserve Officer Training Department and the approval of the U.S. Army’s Cadet Command, Cadet Blake Morais of … more

5/18/22

Deputy city manager Roger Haynes shows off a 1950-51 city budget alongside Mexico’s current volume. [Dave Faries]

An old city budget draws smiles, comparisons

The cover is of drab gray, perhaps some dull blue and a little indiscriminate beige. Its spine is tarnished and the pages inside have taken on a sepia tone. But the reaction of Mexico city … more

By: Dave Faries, Editor | 8/9/21