After over 50 years in business in Mexico, Garden Gate Florist is permanently closing its doors.
According to a Facebook post by the business this morning the closure is due to the circumstances of COVID-19.
Current owners Callie and Travis Paige took over the operation at 528 Jefferson Street in 2018.
The business first opened its doors in Mexico around 1970.
Another mass vaccination clinic is being planned in Audrain County, likely in early April. That announcement made today (Wednesday) during the intracollaborative meeting between health officials and community leaders. Audrain County Heath Department Administrator Craig Brace reported that this event could be held at the Mexico Area Family YMCA. Craig also said that SSM-Audrain donated…
Mexico Public Safety responded to the following calls yesterday (Wednesday): A structure fire at 1020 West Breckenridge. A neighbor dispute at 121 South Jefferson. An assault with no injuries at 204 North Grand. A peace disturbance at 601 Carson Apartment C.
Several appointments are now made by the Mexico City Council to the Zoning Board of Adjustments. Mayor Ayanna Shivers says there is one new appointment and one person has been appointed for another term. The Mexico City Council approved the appointments this week.
The Mexico Public Safety Department says a residential fire on Latney Street Friday was sparked when a resident burned yard waste in a burn barrel. The fire spread beyond the barrel, and the resident tried to put it out with a leaf blower before going back inside. Fire officials note the blaze wasn’t fully extinguished…
U.S. Route 54 between Missouri 19 and Route B in Audrain County is now reopened after being closed this morning due to a semi accident. Audrain County Joint Communications reported the accident just west of Scott’s Corner just before 7:30 this (Thursday) morning. It took around an hour to clear the scene of the accident…
Are they going to reopen after this COVID-19 is over?
Closing their doors permanently