Long-Time Wellsville Business to Change Ownership A nearly 60-year old business in Wellsville will soon be under new ownership. Dairy Mart, opened by William and Alma Smith in 1962, began as a walk-up restaurant before an addition to include indoor dining came along in the 1970s or 80s. For the last nine and a half…… Continue Reading
We Remember: Garfield School
We Remember: Garfield School Mexico, like other Missouri communities through the first half of the 20th century was segregated, and that applied to schools as well. While white students in the Mexico district attended North or South Elementary schools or McMillan High School and later Mexico High School, Black students attended Garfield School for their…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/29/21
KWWR Sports Report 7/29/21 The St. Louis Cardinals dropped the series finale 7-2 to the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field yesterday afternoon (Wednesday). Redbirds starter Kwang Hyun Kim served up four home runs, and to make matters worse, Nolan Arenado had to leave the game with an injury after being plunked with a fastball in…… Continue Reading
Plans Underway for Fifth Annual Tyronn Lue Community Day of Service
Plans Underway for Fifth Annual Tyronn Lue Community Day of Service Plans are underway for the 5th Annual Tyronn Lue Community Day of Service in Mexico. The Mexico Chamber of Commerce says the event will be Friday, September 24th in recognition of Mexico Native and Head Coach of the Los Angeles Clippers Ty Lue. Businesses,…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/28/21
KWWR Sports Report 7/28/21 The St. Louis Cardinals got back above .500 last night (Tuesday) with a 4-2 win on the road over the Cleveland Indians. All four of the Cards’ runs came with 2 outs and homers from Paul DeJong and Harrison Bader came with 2 strikes. The Cardinals and Indians play the series…… Continue Reading
CDC Revises Mask Guidance
CDC Revises Mask Guidance The CDC is updating masking guidelines for those fully vaccinated against COVID-19. The CDC now recommends that masks be worn indoors when in substantial or high transmission areas as identified by the CDC. Those two categories make up all but 2 counties in Missouri – Stoddard in the bootheel and Scotland…… Continue Reading
Dahl & Huddleston Preliminary Hearings Postponed
Dahl & Huddleston Preliminary Hearings Postponed The preliminary hearing for William Dahl and Jennifer Huddleston that had been set for this afternoon (Tuesday) is now postponed. According to Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger, the hearing has been moved to August 31st. Both defendants have been transferred to the custody of the U.S. Marshals and…… Continue Reading
Audrain County Health Department Launching Multiple COVID-19 Clinics for Younger Residents
Audrain County Health Department Launching Multiple COVID-19 Clinics for Younger Residents The Audrain County Health Department is launching several COVID-19 immunization clinics for younger Audrain County residents age 12 to 17. The clinics are scheduled at the Audrain County Health Department on August 4th, 5th, 11th and 12th. The clinic times will be from 9am…… Continue Reading
KWWR Sports Report 7/27/21
KWWR Sports Report 7/27/21 The Kansas City Royals defeated the Chicago White Sox 4-3 at the K in last night’s (Monday’s) series opener. Royals slugger Jorge Soler hit home-runs in his first 2 at-bats. Kansas City has now won 6 straight. Missouri Athletics Director Jim Sterk is stepping down. According to an email yesterday (Monday)…… Continue Reading
Man and Woman Accused of Sex Crimes In Audrain County Scheduled for Preliminary Hearing
Man and Woman Accused of Sex Crimes In Audrain County Scheduled for Preliminary Hearing Two people charged with child sex crimes in Audrain County are scheduled for a preliminary hearing this afternoon (Tuesday) at the Audrain County Courthouse in Mexico. Jennifer Huddleston is accused of sending pornographic pictures of a child and is also accused…… Continue Reading
