The Missouri State Highway Patrol is working a very serious vehicle crash on Highway 19, just outside Laddonia. Sergeant Scott White reports they received the call for a multiple vehicle accident at 2:04. Authorities have the road blocked at Scott’s Corner in Audrain County. The names of those involved has not yet been released. This…
The Mexico Audrain County Library District has a new director. Longtime employee Christal Bruner has been selected for the position. Bruner says as director she would like to expand the library’s presence on social media. Bruner will also oversee Martinsburg, Ladonnia, Vandalia, and Farber. She officially stepped into her role last week.
An accident in Ralls County yesterday (Wednesday) afternoon has claimed the life of a Laddonia man, and a Mexico man has moderate injuries. According to the highway patrol it happened on Missouri 19, 1 mile east of Perry when a vehicle driven by 59 year old Darren W. Campbell of Laddonia failed to yield and…
This week law enforcement officers nationwide are being honored for their service and sacrifices. The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office has lost 2 deputies in the line of duty. The first was Sheriff Chalmus Blum, who was shot and killed by Jim Crump on February 10, 1924. Blum had been appointed as a deputy in 1916,…
Audrain County Health Department is releasing a report of inspections it conducted of businesses in April. Receiving a score of 100 are McMillan School, Teal Lake assisted living by Americare, Dos Arcos, Hardee’s, Hilltop Cafe, Stacy’s Place, Donut Palace, Hobo’s Bar and Grill, the Mexico Senior Center, Fast Lane in Laddonia and Kathy’s Roadside Cafe….
Hundreds of people gathered in Martinsburg last night [Friday] for their annual car cruise. The event consisted of a car show and a burnout contest. Winners of the show were: Rob Hudson of Mexico for Best Roadster and Best Home Built car, Best Truck went to Richard Wilson of Auxvasse, Jim Seeley for Best Race…
Election Results from Tuesday: Centralia voters chose Harvey Million Jr. and Russell Dutton to serve on the school board for a three year term. Erle Bennett won a 2 year term on the school board. The Centralia water and sewer bond passed with 87 percent of yes votes. Landon Magley defeated Art Dollens for Centralia…
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help identifying and locating suspects in a burglary in rural Audrain County last week. Three of the people involved have been identified as Quaid Carlson and Roger Shuck Jr. who were located in a house on Holt Street in Mexico. The third, Jerry Baugh, has not yet…
The Audrain County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating a man wanted for domestic assault. 33 year old Quaid Myles Carlson is wanted on a warrant. The sheriff’s office reminds citizens wanted criminals can be dangerous, and to never attempt to apprehend a fugitive. Anyone with information regarding Carlson’s whereabouts should contact the…
A suspect is in custody after a pursuit through Montgomery and Audrain County this afternoon. [Thursday] After several hours of stand-off and negotiation, the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Laddonia Police Department were able to arrest 30 year George E. Johnson. He had a felony…
A Laddonia woman sustained moderate injuries after a car crash on Route KK in Audrain County this morning. [Wednesday] According to the Highway Patrol’s crash report, 88 year old Claudine Lybarger ran off the right side of the roadway, striking an embankment and a road sign. She then crossed the road way again before coming…
The newly constructed Audrain Ambulance District Station 2 had their first full day of serving the County on Monday. The new building is located on Highway 54 near Benton City.
Community R-6 School will be the site for a meeting between Audrain County Landowners and Coyote hunters who use hound dogs tonight(Friday). Tom Strother Protection Regional Supervisor with the Missouri Department of Conservation says the purpose of the meeting is to get communications open between the two groups. The meeting takes place tonight (Friday) night…
Community R-6 School will be the site for a meeting between Audrain County Landowners and Coyote hunters who use hound dogs tomorrow (Friday) night. Tom Strother Protection Regional Supervisor with the Missouri Department of Conservation says the purpose of the meeting is to get communications open between the two groups. Strother says Missouri Department of…
In local sports: The North Callaway boys basketball team defeated Bowling Green last night with a score of 53 to 49, while the lady thunderbirds fell 57 to 35. The state wrestling tournament is continuing at the Hearnes Center in Columbia today and 5 are competing for medals. Dylan Patton is guaranteed at least…
