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Jeffrey Virgil Reetz went home to heaven April 14, 2024. Son of Doug and Arleen Reetz born April 15, 1947 in the panhandle of Nebraska. He grew up on

Mexico Music Store owner David Reetz has taught music for more than 40 years and has found a useful tool in an instrument that looks like a mini guitar and has a funny name. The Ukulele is like …

A Mexico family is hoping to use their love of music to help grow their business Hickory Ridge Orchard. Brandt Schisler and his wife Kelsey moved to Mexico six years ago and purchased the …

Mental health among U.S. college students has worsened exponentially in the past ten years, and Ithaca has mobilized to help. Local organizations, from regional government to private colleges, are bolstering

Rising demand for college mental health services has led to counselor burnout. Counseling center directors are looking for solutions.

Rising demand for college mental health services has led to counselor burnout. Counseling center directors are looking for solutions.

Music and magic. The two seem to flirt constantly. “Strange Magic,” “This Magic Moment,” “Blue Magic,” and the classic “Do You Believe in Magic” come readily to mind. And if there’s something mystical in music, Brooke Jameson believes those powers can sway even the weather during Mexico’s Concerts in the Park series. “Hardin Park has a magical way of being a cool 80 degrees, no matter the temperature,” she said. The series, which was shortened by the pandemic in 2020, re...

10 Questions with...David Reetz By:  Editor “I love what I do,” said David Reetz. What does he do? Well, for the past 28 years he has owned a music store – Mexico Music – on the downtown square, where he also offers music lessons. He has played in an award-winning family gospel band. He earned a degree in music education from Central Methodist University. Oh, and he has been a high school teacher at Madison, North Callaway and part time for Community R-6. His subject...