The annual tree of love lighting ceremony will take place tomorrow [Wednesday] at SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital-Audrain in Mexico at 2:00.
The Tree of Love is a way to honor loved ones, both living and deceased.
During the ceremony Mexico High School’s Noteworthy will sing Christmas carols.
The event will take place in the lobby of the hospital at 620 East Monroe.
CALLS FOR SERVICE: Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the following calls for service yesterday (Thursday): An assault with no injury at South Jefferson and on West Monroe. Sewer odor at Woodlawn. An aggressive animal at County Place Court and Friendship Drive. A suspicious person on West Liberty and at North Clark. Threats on Mars….
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced today [Wednesday] the man who admitted to the murder of a Columbia Tribune Sports Editor will remain behind bars. On Monday, a Pike County judge entered an order denying a writ of habeas corpus filed by Charles Erickson. The court found on November 4, 2004 that Erickson freely, knowingly…
Cardinals starting pitcher Adam Wainwright reached a major milestone last night (Tuesday) at Busch Stadium as he collected his 200th career win. Wainwright pitched seven innings of four-hit ball in a vintage performance leading St. Louis to a 1-0 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers. . John Rooney had the call as Cardinals reliever Ryan Helsley…
(Story written by Marci Orr) Mexico School District welcomed 36 new teachers to the district this week. The five-day professional development (PD) included district information, such as special education training, trauma-informed practices, classroom procedures, teacher certification follow-ups, and general welcomes from school administrators. The PD was organized by the district’s two new instructional coaches: Carey…
Former Mizzou record-setting quarterback Chase Daniel will be holding online chats this Friday, May 1st in an effort to raise money for the Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri. The event will feature as many as 10 of his teammates from the 2007 team that eventually rose to Number 1 in the nation while…
