MexicoMO.com on April 16th, 2012

Representative John Cauthorn will be speaking this week at The Mexico Area Chamber of Commerce Legislative Breakfast. The event is Friday, April 20th at 7:30 am. This event is free and open to the public.

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MexicoMO.com on April 11th, 2012

Public Safety, along with Mexico Schools and various emergency agencies will be conducting an “active shooter” exercise at the High School today from 4pm -6pm. According to a statement from Public Safety, the exercise will simulate an active shooter in the school,and the subsequent emergency response. The exercise will involve numerous people and vehicles and [...]

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MexicoMO.com on April 10th, 2012

One of our favorites – the Mexico, MO’s Farmer’s Market will be open for business in just a couple weeks – April 28. A message on the event’s Facebook page, says it all: Melissa Jason Vanderkamp, MexicoMO.com liked this post

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MexicoMO.com on April 3rd, 2012

Oh yes, it’s time to watch the the scavengers race throughout the night in search of somebody else’s trash…er, treasures! Mexico’s Annual Spring Cleanup will be held on Saturdays during the month of April. If your regular trash pickup day is Monday or Thursday, your clean up day will be Saturday, April 14th, if your [...]

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MexicoMO.com on April 2nd, 2012

The teaching of welding just got cleaner, safer and more efficient at the Hart Career Center, thanks to a new location for the program which includes improved equipment. The program, which has been in its original facility since the career center opened in 1968, is moving into the area vacated by the Agriculture Diesel program [...]

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MexicoMO.com on April 1st, 2012

It’s with a sad heart that I report the news that Gary Leonard has passed away this evening at Boone Hospital due to complications from his lung surgery. I just spoke to Gary’s son-in-law who relayed that the family appreciates the prayers and support of their friends during this time. Arrangements will be made through [...]

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MexicoMO.com on March 6th, 2012

Ah, spring is near in Mexico, Missouri! It’s almost time to mow, rake and trim stuff in our back yards. The city has announced new hours for yard waste dropoff. The Braik Brothers Yard Waste Site at 104 South Kentucky will be open Monday through Friday; 9:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays 9:00 a.m. [...]

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MexicoMO.com on February 27th, 2012

Mexico Public Schools is accepting applications for certified and support staff positions that will serve during 2012 summer school. Deadline to turn in applications is Thursday, March 1st at 4:00 p.m. Click the source link below for complete details and links to download the application materials. [Source: MexicoSchools.net]

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MexicoMO.com on February 24th, 2012

AudrainMedicalCenter is pleased to sponsor the 2012 Women’s Health Conference on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at AMC in Jansen Auditorium. This year’s theme is Life Happens, Learn to Bounce. The keynote speaker, Susie Oberdahlhoff, is a city-born preacher’s kid turned farm-wife from Bowling Green, MO. She is described as the “Erma Bombeck of Agriculture” and [...]

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MexicoMO.com on February 16th, 2012

Current Assistant Superintendent Kevin Freeman will be stepping up to replace outgoing Tina Woolsey as Superintendent of Mexico Missouri Public School District. Freeman will take the reigns on July 1. Job #1, says Freeman, is to build trust, and improve the perception of the school with the community. A full write up of Kevin’s background [...]

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