Lacey Todd, who has been teaching for 19 years, says, “I teach because I have a debt to pay forward.”
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Region 9 culinary arts program to expand
MEXICO — Brian Beaucage is wearing goggles so he won’t cry while he chops 15 cups of onions. Nearby, Caleb Cunnington chops four quarts of carrots while Aiden Herling and Ethan McAtee cut ham off of two large bones. Together they are creating the potato, ham and corn chowder that will be served at an […]
Tuesday morning fire leaves Mexico family homeless
Upon arrival, crews encountered heavy fire pushing from the attached garage of the dwelling and working its way into the living areas.
Area urged to become recovery ready to combat substance abuse
MEXICO — The importance of being a recovery ready community to combat substance abuse was emphasized at a community forum attended by up to 80 people on May 1. The event, held in The Apostolic Church, included speakers to discuss the challenges, a discussion on prevention and education, assisting law enforcement, intervention, treatment and […]
Mexico church seeks takeout orders for May 13 supper
MEXICO — A public chicken pie supper is scheduled for 5 p.m. Saturday, May 13, at the Mexico Congregational Church, UCC — the green church at 163 Main St. The cost is $12 per plate. Seating will be in the dining room, which is handicap accessible by using the elevator entrance on Mitchell Street. Takeout […]
Mexico tech school, adult education budgets approved
Sixteen towns covering three school districts send students to the school.
Proposed Mexico 2023-24 town budget up slightly
MEXICO — The proposed town 2023-24 municipal budget of $3.72 million represents a small increase, said Town Manager Raquel Welch-Day on April 26. Last year’s approved town budget was $3.28 million. Welch-Day said, “I’m hoping to keep the tax rate the same, but we’ll have to see how things play out with the school budget […]
Mexico to unveil plans for major recreation park makeover
The goal of the project is to improve the health of people in the River Valley area through outdoor recreation.
Mexico vocational school budget vote set for May 3
The proposed $2.4 million budget is nearly $400,000 more than this year.