Back-To-School Health Fair Coming to Mexico in August The annual Back-To-School Health Fair in Mexico will be a drive-thru event only this year. It is presented by the Community Health Ministry Team where backpacks and school supplies are provided for children of grades Kindergarten through 12th, at no additional cost. Other agencies taking part in…… Continue Reading
City of Vandalia Under Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Break
City of Vandalia Under Boil Water Advisory After Water Main Break Vandalia residents are under a boil water advisory for the next 48 hours. According to Vandalia City Manager Darren Berry crews were doing some water tower work this morning resulting in a water main break. They have fixed one of the water main breaks…… Continue Reading
Resurfacing Projects Set to Begin in Audrain County
Resurfacing Projects Set to Begin in Audrain County Drivers can expect to experience temporary traffic impacts, beginning the week of July 18th, as resurfacing work begins on Route J in Audrain County from Bus 54 in Mexico to U.S. Route 54 at Basinger Corner, the total length of improvement is 17.8 miles. This project is…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Responds to Camper Trailer Fire on Highway 54 Bypass
Mexico Public Safety Responds to Camper Trailer Fire on Highway 54 Bypass No injuries reported after a camper trailer fire on the Highway 54 bypass yesterday (Tuesday). Mexico Public Safety responded to the bypass, about a half mile north of South Clark around 2:19pm and found a 2021 Cherokee camper had a small fire in…… Continue Reading
Mexico Public Safety Responds to Four Fires Over Fourth of July Holiday Weekend
Mexico Public Safety Responds to Four Fires Over Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Mexico Public Safety responded to four separate fires over the Fourth of July holiday weekend. The first fire happened Friday afternoon just before 3:30 in the 1200 block of South Jefferson. Responding personnel found a fire outside of a house, near a…… Continue Reading
Little Dixie Fire Protection District Responds to Large Building Fire Thursday Night
Little Dixie Fire Protection District Responds to Large Building Fire Thursday Night Around $125,000 in damages is estimated after a building caught fire at 18168 Audrain County Road 356 last night (Thursday). Little Dixie Fire Protection responded to the Daniel Gingrich residence and found a large metal building about 50 feet by 100 feet fully…… Continue Reading
Parking Details Released on Two Fireworks Displays in Mexico
Parking Details Released on Two Fireworks Displays in Mexico Mexico Public Safety is releasing information on the two professional fireworks displays that will take place in Mexico over the 4th of July weekend. The first is sponsored by Tyronn Lue and will be after dark on July 3rd at the old AP Green property. Parking…… Continue Reading
Mexico and Vandalia YMCA Offering a Kids Eat Free Program This Summer
Mexico and Vandalia YMCA Offering a Kids Eat Free Program This Summer A kids eat free program is underway at the YMCA in Mexico and Vandalia. Debbie Hopke the executive director of the Vandalia YMCA says the program is for all children 18 and under. No income guidelines, registration, or enrollment is required. The program…… Continue Reading
City of Mexico May Rename Garfield Park After Hometown Hero Tyronn Lue Soon
City of Mexico May Rename Garfield Park After Hometown Hero Tyronn Lue Soon The City of Mexico may soon change the name of Garfield Park and rename it after hometown hero and head coach of the Los Angeles Clippers Tyronn Lue. Mexico City Councilwoman Dr. Ayanna Shivers says the name change was proposed by Mexico…… Continue Reading
Ameren Missouri Looking to Acquire Largest-Ever Solar Facility to be Built on Border of Missouri’s Audrain and Ralls Counties
Ameren Missouri Looking to Acquire Largest-Ever Solar Facility to be Built on Border of Missouri’s Audrain and Ralls Counties Ameren Missouri is planning to acquire its largest-ever solar facility and it will be constructed on the border of Missouri’s Audrain and Ralls counties. According to a press release from Ameren Missouri yesterday (Monday), the 200…… Continue Reading
