Mexico Assistant Superintendent Attends Training Academy Mexico Public Schools Assistant Superintendent Dr. Allen Miles is now certified as a School Safety Specialist. Dr. Miles recently attended the School Safety Academy sponsored by the Missouri School Boards’ Association’s Center for Education Safety in Jefferson City. The training, attended by 45 school districts around the state at…… Continue Reading
New Scam Targeting Mexico Residents Mexico residents are being warned about scammers targeting professionals. According to Mexico Public Safety, they’ve been made aware of a person calling professionals that work with the department and the prosecutor’s office claiming to be a detective with “Mexico Police Department”. The caller tells the person that they have missed…… Continue Reading
Reward Offered in Farber City Park Vandalism Investigation Vandalism at the city park in Farber is under investigation. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Department, they took a report of property damage at the park on November 15th. Someone spray painted portions of the concession stand and other structures in the park. Now, through a…… Continue Reading
Former Eugene Field Gym Teacher Has Hearing Continued The case of former Eugene Field Elementary gym teacher Katrina Dukes continues in Audrain County circuit court. According to online court records, a hearing scheduled for yesterday (Tuesday) has been continued until December 6th. Dukes is accused of hitting a 9-year-old student with a bag of balls,…… Continue Reading
Two Mexico organizations are richer following the KC Wolf mascot appearance sponsored by First State Community Bank and thirteen local sponsors. According to Regional Market President Ron Hopkins, the event raised ten thousand dollars with the Help Center and Bright Futures Mexico each getting five thousand dollars.… Continue Reading
MoDOT to Hold Meeting in Mexico to Discuss Unfunded Needs MoDOT is looking for the public’s input on unfunded projects throughout the Northeast District and is having a meeting at the Audrain County Courthouse to hear from residents. The meeting to discuss the draft updated High Priority Unfunded Needs list for transportation in Northeast Missouri…… Continue Reading
Mexico School Board Filing Dates Announced The Mexico Board of Education is announcing the filing period for candidates wanting to fill one of the three board seats up for election on the April 4, 2023 ballot. Filing opens December 6th from 8am until 4:30pm and will continue on regular business days between those hours and…… Continue Reading
Colonel C. R. Stribling, Jr. Community Service Award Winner Announced The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce is announcing the winner of the 2022 Colonel C. R. Stribling Jr. Community Service Award. Todd Yager, owner of five funeral homes and related businesses, will be presented the award given by the Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Past…… Continue Reading
Mexico Board of Education Meets in Regular Session Mexico School Board members get an update on MAP testing results during tonight’s (Tuesday’s) school board meeting. According to data presented by Superintendent Melissa Chastain, overall proficiency rates have not reached pre-pandemic levels. Science and social studies especially are showing a decline along with math and reading…… Continue Reading
Mexico City Council Meets The Mexico City Council approves an ordinance to accept a regional bridge program grant to allow for the replacement of the Pollock Road bridge at tonight’s (Monday’s) meeting. The funds from the Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission will replace the bridge that is at the top of the city’s list of…… Continue Reading
