The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will celebrate Halloween today, with its annual Halloween costume party.
Board President Emily Lane shared details about the spooky festivities planned for the day.
A dispute over Green Estate Park in Mexico is continuing in federal court.
Green Estate L-L-C has asked a judge to reject the city’s request to dismiss its lawsuit over the park’s maintenance and ownership.
The company alleges the city failed to maintain parts of the 143-acre park, including bridges, fencing and areas around Rabbit’s Foot Lake.
The city says it maintains the park while allowing some natural vegetation to grow for environmental purposes.
Green Estate also opposes the city’s request to dismiss its claim for attorney fees.
The city’s latest reply is due October 29, before the judge rules on the motions
A pickup truck linked to two burglaries in Auxvasse was found on fire Monday afternoon in Audrain County.
The Mexico Public Safety Department says crews responded around 12:15 p.m. near Teal Lake Road and Audrain County Road 815, where a 2017 Chevrolet Silverado was fully engulfed in flames.
The fire spread into nearby grass and began burning a storage shelter before crews brought it under control. No injuries were reported, and no further damage occurred.
The fire and the two burglaries remain under investigation.
The Audrain County Health Department will hold their monthly one-and-a-half mile walking tour of Mexico on Tuesday.
There will be two walking groups, with one at 6:00 p.m. and one at 6:15 p.m.
This month’s walk will be a spooky comprehensive tour of Elmwood Cemetery.
Tour spaces are limited, so secure your spot by calling 573-581-1332.
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center is hosting a 10-point pitch tournament today at the center.
the center’s treasurer, Betty Ball has details on today’s pitch tournament.
The Mexico Activity and Nutrition Center will host a vaccination clinic Thursday, Oct. 15, in partnership with Walgreens.
The clinic will begin at 9 a.m. at the center. Community members can visit the center for the scheduled vaccination event.
Mexico Chamber President Matt Gowin cuts the ribbon, which is being held by Handi-Shop employees Martin Keller and Teresa Shaw.
Ribbon cutting ceremonies were held this (Wednesday) afternoon in Mexico at the Handi-Shop.
Well over 40 people attended as the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the expansion with an Open House and Ribbon Cutting.
Handi Shop Director Martin Keller reported they are just shy of their $9 million fundraising goal.
MU Health Care is offering another opportunity for residents to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccines.
The Mexico Family Medicine Clinic will hold an evening vaccination event tomorrow, from 5 to 7 p.m. at 3626 South Clark Street.
No appointment is required. Flu vaccines are available for those six months and older, while COVID-19 vaccines are available for people 12 and older. High-dose flu vaccines are also available for adults 65 and up.
Those attending should bring a photo ID and insurance card.
The Mexico Chamber of Commerce’s 41st Annual Commerce & Industry Appreciation Banquet is scheduled for Tuesday, October 20th, at the Knights of Columbus Hall, north of Mexico.
The Chamber will honor Spartan Light Metal Products.
In addition, the E. Warner Williams Excellence in Business Award will also be presented. Nominees include
3rd quarter 2025 – Stacey’s Place
4th quarter 2025 – Mexico Family YMCA
1st quarter 2026 – Precision Eyecare
2nd quarter 2026 – Webber Pharmacy
Parties interested in atending the event should RSVP by October 5th by calling 581-2765.
Tickets $50 per person
The King’s Daughters Home in Mexico is receiving a generous gift in memory of a former resident.
Becky Chapman Hagan has donated $30,000 to the Home in honor of her mother, Ruth Chapman, who was once a resident there. Hagan’s aunt, Kay Erdel, was also a resident.
A Mexico native and 1963 Mexico High School graduate, Hagan went on to earn a physical therapy degree from the University of Missouri. She and her husband, Dr. John Hagan, have lived in Kansas City since 1975.
The King’s Daughters & Sons says it is deeply grateful for Hagan’s generosity and her commitment to giving back to her hometown.
Mexico and North Callaway schools are hosting a town hall tonight on the future of rural school funding in Missouri.
The meeting runs from 6 to 7:30 at Emmons Hall in Mexico. School leaders say possible changes to the state’s funding formula could have a major impact on rural districts.
Mexico Schools Superintendent Dr. Troy Lentz encourages the community to come to the Town hall
Lentz says some districts could face a sharp funding loss if payments are shifted from 2006 enrollment numbers to current enrollment levels.
The public is encouraged to attend the meeting, which will include school-funding advocate Dwayne Martin and North Callaway Superintendent Dr. Kenya Thompson.
A Thompson woman is dead after a UTV crash Friday night in Audrain County.
The Missouri State Highway Patrol says the crash happened around 8:50 p.m. on Audrain Road 209, north of Audrain Road 259.
The 60-year-old was driving a 2019 Polaris General when she swerved to avoid a deer.
The UTV left the roadway, overturned and became airborne before coming to rest.
The woman was ejected and pronounced dead at the scene.
The patrol says she was not wearing a safety device.
