More Services Restored At Mexico-Audrain County Library District More services are being restored at the Mexico-Audrain County Library District after last week’s ransomware attack. According to Director Christal Bruner, access to HOOPLA Digital, HeritageQuest, Ebsco and Novelist have been returned to service. Access to Libby/Overdrive is still down as the district’s vendor works to restore…… Continue Reading
Mexico-Audrain County Library District Resumes Some Services Following Ransomware Attack One of the main systems affected by last week’s ransomware attack on the Mexico-Audrain County Library District is back in service. The circulation system is now available again which will allow patrons to check materials out without staff using pencil and paper to track circulation.…… Continue Reading
Mexico City Council Hears Report On City Financial Audit For the 33rd straight year, Mexico’s financial documents pass an outside audit with flying colors. The report on the audit of the city’s financial reporting from independent auditors with Williams Keepers was the bulk of the bi-monthly meeting of the Mexico City Council tonight (Monday). In…… Continue Reading
Library Continues to Work on Restoring Service Administrators at the Mexico-Audrain County Library District continue to work to return to normal service following a ransomware attack last week. The facilities of the district remain open with staff checking out materials by hand. The attack did not affect the public access computers at each facility so…… Continue Reading
Simons Stables Gets Entrance Upgrade Motorist on Boulevard in Mexico may have noticed a new addition to Simmons Stables. They recently added a new gate at the south entrance to the property. The gate was fabricated by Dakota Moore of Turner Welding, Tyler Beamer and Warren Wilson, sandblasted by Joe Hosenfelt in Fulton and powder…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Farm Bureau Legislative Banquet Held Audrain County elected officials as well as state office-holders provide updates at the annual Audrain County Farm Bureau Legislative Banquet tonight (Thursday). Audrain County Collector-elect Amy LeCount, who takes office March 6th, told the crowd that the county took in 29 million dollars in tax revenue during 2022,…… Continue Reading
Ribbon Cutting For The Summit Transitional Housing Facility A ribbon cutting was held for the Audrain County Shelter Resource Coalition’s new transitional housing program, The Summit, at 626 Summit Street, Suite L this afternoon (Wednesday). The facility allows those homeless but employed gain skills needed to be successful in the housing market and establish the…… Continue Reading
Mexico Downtown Business Closing Storefront to Focus on Online Sales A downtown Mexico business is shuttering their brick and mortar store and moving to online sales only. Tarah and Grant Toellner are closing Martha Rose at the end of March to focus on their online presence according to a Facebook post from the business. In…… Continue Reading
2023-24 School Year Calendar Approval Faces Mexico Board of Education Tonight A decision will be made tonight at the Mexico Board of Education meeting that will impact the future of the district. The Board will take a final vote on whether to move to a 4-day school week or continue with a 5-day week as…… Continue Reading
Mexico-Audrain County Library District Servers Attacked Servers at the Mexico-Audrain County Library District are down following a suspected ransomware attack. According to District Director Christal Bruner, the District is working with not only their service provider but a third-party company to verify the attack and determine what can be done to resume normal operations. The…… Continue Reading
