Candidate for Congress Renee Hoagenson will be at the Audrain County Historical Museum Complex in Mexico tomorrow (Friday) for a meet and greet with Audrain County residents. Hoagenson is a Democrat running against incumbent Republican Vicky Hartzler. Discussion will include Hoagenson’s plan for House cleaning reforms, affordable healthcare for all, and saving Medicare and Social…… Continue Reading
New Bloomfield Mayor Greg Rehagen Resigns Over Health Reasons
The New Bloomfield Mayor is stepping down.Greg Rehagen turned in his resignation during a city council meeting last (Wednesday) night that is effective immediately.He cited health reasons for the cause of the resignation. Some New Bloomfield residents have been upset after the city recently dismantled its police department due to budget issues, and a group…… Continue Reading
Missouri Attorney General’s Office Investigating Firm Affiliated with Owners of Fulton Memorial Hospital
An investigation is opened by the Missouri Attorney Genera’s Office into a firm affiliated with the owner of the Fulton Memorial Hospital.The announcement was made yesterday (Wednesday) that Hospital Partners Incorporated is being investigated accused of fraudulent billing procedure.Jorege Perez is part owner of Hospital Partners Incorporated. The director of the company David L. Byrns…… Continue Reading
Statue Of Harry Truman Could Be Sent To Washington
The Missouri Senate has voted to send a statue of Harry Truman to stand in the National Statuary Hall Collection in Washington D.C.States gets to choose 2 people to represent them, and currently Missouri has Thomas Hart Benton, a former slave owner, and Francis Preston Blair Jr., described as an outspoken racist. Lawmakers have decided…… Continue Reading
Four Recovering After Lake of the Ozarks Boat Crash
Four people are recovering after a boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks last night [Tuesday].According to the Highway Patrol, the accident happened when 20 year old Jacob Ransom was traveling up stream and struck the shoreline, causing the vessel to take on water and overturn. The boat was towed from the lake.… Continue Reading
More than 150 Homeless Students In Mexico
The Mexico Board of Education was presented with an update on the number of homeless and foster students within the district at their meeting last night. [Tuesday] According to the report, families living together due to financial hardships make up the largest part of the homeless students. Currently 177 students are identified as homeless, of…… Continue Reading
Mexico Senior Center To Welcome Former Refractory Workers
The Mexico Senior Center is inviting all former employees of A.P. Green and National Refractories to attend their celebration of their contributions to Mexico on Wednesday from 11:00 to 12:30. Cake and ice cream will be served for all, and the Audrain County Historical Museum has arranged for all former employees to tour the refractory…… Continue Reading
Inmate Found Unresponsive In Marion County
A 50 year old man was found unresponsive in a jail cell at around 11:45 last night in Marion County. The man was found when jail staff was conducting routine security checks. The man was taken to the hospital for treatment, and the incident is under investigation.… Continue Reading
Wanted Man Arrested In Fulton
Callaway Deputies arrested a wanted man in Fulton yesterday afternoon. [Tuesday] According to the department, 50 year old Ronald G. Hook was located at a residence in the 900 block of Cotes Sans Dessein in Fulton. He was wanted for a felony probation violation warrant. Hook posted the required 15 thousand dollar bond and was…… Continue Reading
Auxvasse Man Charged With Burglary
The Callaway County Prosecuting Attorney in Callaway County has formally charged an Auxvasse man with first degree burglary and second degree property damage. 40 year old Robert Lowe was identified as a suspect when a resident reported a man entered his home and stole items on April 25. Lowe remains in the Callaway County Jail.… Continue Reading
