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Local Author Dies Saturday
George Hodgman, the author of “Bettyville” was found dead in his New York apartment on Saturday at the age of 60. Hodgman’s book focused on his experience caring for his mother in Paris, Missouri where he grew up. Bettyville was published in 2015 detailing the loving, yet challenging relationship with his mother and the struggles…
Lawsuit Filed Against Boonville School District Regarding Disabled Student’s Injury
A lawsuit has been filed in Cooper County against the Boonville R-I School District following an incident where a student was injured in 2025. The mother of a student with disabilities is suing the school district after the school district allegedly failed to properly accommodate a student with mobility, vision and communication difficulties. Medical staff…
New Owners Of Old Hospital Building In Mexico Open Doors For A Tour
A large group of community members in Mexico were given a tour of the old hospital building this (Thursday) afternoon. Amanda Shurtz is the CEO of Ziva Medical and says their group seeks to operate hospitals in Mexico and Fulton. Shurtz says the priority in Mexico is getting an Emergency Room back open. Shurtz says…
SSM Audrain Hospital In Mexico To Open Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing Site
SSM Health St. Mary’s Hospital in Mexico will be opening its drive-thru COVID-19 testing site, on Monday, April 6th. The testing site will be located at the main/north entrance of the hospital off of Love and Monroe Streets, specifically 620 East Monroe. The testing site will be open from 9 am to 1pm Monday through…
City Of Auxvasse Relieves Fire Chief Of Duties
The City of Auxvasse will receive mutual aid from neighboring fire protection districts after the city fired its volunteer fire chief on Thursday, July 11, 2024. According to a news release from the City of Auxvasse, the decision to relieve Fire Chief Rebecca Stone of her duties was unanimous by the city council. The statement…
Wednesday COVID-19 Update From Audrain County Health Department
One new case of the novel coronavirus being reported in Audrain County today (Wednesday). There are now 8 active cases in the county with a total of 1,684 and 57 deaths since the pandemic began.
