A Martinsburg trucking company owner is being recognized with an iconic award. George Schafer the owner of George Schafer Trucking was recognized as the winner of the Pride In Your Ride lifetime achievement award winner this past weekend. Schafer started in 1975 with a small fleet of trucks, and says he was completely surprised to […]
Two woman with minor injuries after a 2 car accident in Audrain County last (Tuesday) night. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol it happened on Highway 54 eastbound, 200 feet east of Audrain Road 841. A vehicle crossed the center line and hit another vehicle. 39 year old Wendi M. Nielson of Mexico and 17 […]
Bond reduction hearings have been set for two men accused of having sexual relations with a 13 year old girl resulting in a pregnancy. According to court records, Gerald Walker Jr. of Laddonia requested a bond reduction hearing be continued so his attorney may be present and represent him. His hearing will be September 3 […]
Two men have been charged in Audrain County after a 13 year old girl was found to be pregnant after a visit to a medical clinic. According to the probable cause statements, The Audrain County detective met with the girl and she originally stated 19 year old Gerald Walker Jr. of Laddonia was the father […]
United States Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler made a stop in Mexico this afternoon [Monday] for a United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Information Session. Hartzler, along with State Representative Kent Haden and State Senator Jeanie Riddle were in attendance to hear about different options to help local communities with the ongoing challenge regarding wastewater regulations. […]
No injuries reported in a house fire in Callaway County on Saturday. According to the North Callaway Fire Protection District the house was located near the intersection of State roads A and B. The Auxvasse Fire, Central Fire, Montgomery County Fire and Martinsburg Fire assisted in putting the blaze out.
Two people are facing numerous charges after a multi-county pursuit yesterday. [Wednesday] According to the Pike County Sheriff’s Office, the driver of a vehicle, identified as Cole R. Couch of Bowling Green, fled when a deputy attempted to stop him regarding an ongoing investigation. Couch led deputies on a lengthy pursuit through Pike, Ralls and […]
All Mexico-Audrain County Library locations will be closed on Thursday for staff development. The libraries, located in Mexico, Farber, Laddonia, Martinsburg and Vandalia, will be closed in order for staff to come together and have agencies in the community present information about the services they offer. The goal of the library staff is to make […]
The newly constructed rural roundabout located at Scott’s Corner is set to open on Friday. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, rural roundabouts have shown an 82 percent reduction in severe crashes. The roundabout’s purpose is to slow drivers down on a higher speed highway. MoDOT worked with a citizen advisory group to find […]
The Audrain County Commission and Lois Hays, the mayor of Benton City, held a forum this afternoon [Monday] to discuss the overwhelming cost of wastewater improvements in every community the county. Audrain County Commissioner Alan Winders explains. State Representative Kent Haden, State Senator Jeanie Riddle, along with representatives from the offices of Roy Blunt, Josh […]
