Two Guilty Pleas in 2019 Shooting in Mexico

Two Guilty Pleas in 2019 Shooting in Mexico Two guilty pleas entered Tuesday in a February 2019 shooting in Mexico. According to a post on the Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney’s Facebook Page, 16-year old Demetric Dorsey of Mexico plead guilty to first degree manslaughter and armed criminal action in the killing of TaJuan Williams, also…Continue Reading

Arrest Made in Columbia Forest Avenue Burglary

Arrest Made in Columbia Forest Avenue Burglary Columbia Police are announcing an arrest in the burglary yesterday morning (Tuesday) on East Forest Avenue. In a press conference this (Wednesday) afternoon, Lt. Matt Stephens confirmed that 39 year old Justin Spence of Columbia was arrested and charged with first degree assault, first degree burglary, unlawful use…Continue Reading

Vandalia Board of Alderman Vote to Contract Out Police Services

Vandalia Board of Alderman Vote to Contract Out Police Services The City of Vandalia will be contracting out their police services to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office Department starting in January of 2021. Around 40 people were at the Vandalia Board of Alderman meeting Tuesday where they voted unanimously to turn over their police services…Continue Reading

Man Shot in Columbia Mall Parking Lot

Man Shot in Columbia Mall Parking Lot A man is in stable condition after being shot outside of the Columbia Mall last night (Tuesday). It happened a little after 7 at 2300 Bernadette Drive, and according to police the man was shot in the parking lot and was taken to a local hospital by a…Continue Reading

Tuesday COVID-19 Numbers From Audrain County Health Department

Tuesday COVID-19 Numbers From Audrain County Health Department One new case of the novel coronavirus being reported today (Tuesday) by the Audrain County Health Department. As of 1:00 this afternoon there are 207 total cases of COVID-19 in the county with 13 of them active. 193 residents have recovered from the virus and there has…Continue Reading

Mexico Schools Online Registration Update

Mexico Schools Online Registration Update About 80 percent of the 2,400 families in the Mexico School District have now registered for the upcoming year. Online registration ended yesterday (Monday) afternoon. Marci Minor, public information director for the district says about 237 families registered for distance learning which accounts for about 10 percent of enrollment so…Continue Reading

Audrain County Recorder of Deeds Office Warns of Scam

Audrain County Recorder of Deeds Office Warns of Scam The Audrain County Recorder of Deeds Office is warning of a scam. According to Audrain County Recorder of Deeds Janice Deimeke a person received a call recently from a number that appeared to be from her office. The caller said the person’s social security number has…Continue Reading

Number of COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County More Than 200

Number of COVID-19 Cases in Audrain County More Than 200 The total number of cases of the novel coronavirus in Audrain County is now over the 200 mark. In this afternoon’s (Monday) 4:00 press briefing, the Audrain County Health Department is reporting 206 cases of the virus in the county, up 7 from Friday’s report.…Continue Reading

Dawn Foods Sell Plants to Rise Baking Company

Dawn Foods Sell Plants to Rise Baking Company Dawn Foods is announcing the sale of four facilities, including the one in Mexico, to Rise Baking Company. The four locations make up Dawn’s North American frozen manufacturing business and their sale will allow Dawn to focus on making bakery ingredients. Rise Baking Company is a maker…Continue Reading

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