Two Arrested for Attempted Robbery at Mexico Business Two people are in the Audrain County Jail after being arrested for attempted robbery at a Mexico business. Mexico Public Safety responded to Essentialz at 115 South Jefferson just before 3pm yesterday (Tuesday) in reference to a disturbance inside the business. Responding officers learned that several people…… Continue Reading
Roadwork in the Martinsburg Area Will Have Highway N Closed Starting Monday Weather-permitting, MoDOT will be doing culvert replacements in Audrain County starting Monday. Crews will be working on Route N outside of Martinsburg and will have that highway closed from Audrain Road 756 to West Jackson in Martinsburg between 7am and 4pm Monday through…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Bridge East of Benton City Being Replaced Soon A nearly 100-year-old Audrain County bridge is getting replaced soon thanks to the county’s small structures program. The bridge, located on Audrain County Road 709, falls east of Benton City and south of Highway 54. It was originally constructed in 1927. The county commission and…… Continue Reading
Familiar Face Returns to the Mexico School District in New Role Mexico School District #59 is pleased to announce the hiring of Ms. Amber Henderson to be the Director of Human Resources for the district. Currently, Ms. Henderson is the Senior Benefits Specialist for EquipmentShare, where she has been for the past year. Ms. Henderson…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Man Accused of Multiple Child Sex Crimes Facing Additional Charges An Audrain County man accused of multiple child sex crimes is facing four additional charges. Last week 37 year old William Dahl, was charged with the additional charges of first-degree statutory sodomy, one count of first degree statutory rape and first-degree child molestation…… Continue Reading
Deal to Buy Hospitals in Mexico and Fulton May Be Near Furloughed employees of the hospitals in Mexico and Fulton may have some good news regarding their future today (Tuesday). In a meeting with employees this afternoon (Tuesday) Cory Countryman the president of Platinum Health said he is hoping to have a signed letter of…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Launches New Service to Help Residents With Health Care Questions The Audrain County Health Department is launching a new service today (Tuesday) for those residents who have questions regarding available health care services due to the closing of the Audrain Community Hospital. The program is called Nurse Navigator and allows residents…… Continue Reading
Javon Hornbeak Pleads Guilty to Second Degree Murder in Garfield Park Shooting that Left a Mexico Teen Dead A Mexico man is pleading guilty to second degree murder for the August 5, 2020 shooting that killed a Mexico teen and injured two others. Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger posted the plea online this afternoon…… Continue Reading
Man Riding His Bicycle Takes Mexico Public Safety on a Chase A Mexico man is facing charges after an arrest by Mexico Public Safety on Saturday when he is accused of taking officers on a chase. Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 800 block of West Monroe in reference to a disurbance. Responding personnel…… Continue Reading
Hundreds of Kids Celebrate Easter With Angel Wings in Mexico Angel Wings in Mexico is reporting a record breaking Easter celebration yesterday (Sunday). Angel Wings is a nonprofit for foster children. Executive Director Jody Dishman says at last year’s Easter event 110 kids attended and this year 146 kids were in attendance. Each child received…… Continue Reading
