Obituary – Carl R. Gaines
Carl Ray Gaines, age 88, of Smyrna, Tenn., passed away the evening of Saturday, August 22, 2026, at TriStar Stonecrest Medical Center. He was the son of Claud Ray Gaines and Cynthia Iona Gaines. Carl graduated from Licking High School in May 1956. He joined the United States Air Force in July 1956 and married…
Read MoreLicking Elementary holds Open House and Back to School Supply Bash
Licking Elementary held an Open House Monday beginning at 4 p.m., and parents and children lined up to wait for the doors to open. In addition, generous community donors and local churches joined forces to sponsor a Back to School Supply Bash in the FEMA gymnasium, making it convenient for parents and students to stock…
Read MoreIt’s not just morels you should seek
Mike Snyder has been teaching people about mushrooms for the last five years, and he’ll tell you that if you’re just hunting morels, you’re missing out! Snyder has just penned his first guide book, “Foraging Mushrooms of the Ozarks,” and it will help you find, identify and prepare edible mushrooms. Snyder moved to property south…
Read MoreCommunity photo, Little Mr. & Miss, Tractor Show and more at Licking Fall Festival
Mark your calendars for the annual Fall Festival “Pickin’ on the Porch” at the historic Licking Mill which will be held Saturday, September 19. This year’s festival will feature a community photo with the America250 banner at noon, with a Mr. and Miss Red, White and Blue immediately before it at 11:30 a.m. The community…
Read MoreRamsey returns from GSBC ready to bring new perspectives to Progressive Ozark Bank
GSBC HOUSTON, Mo. – Progressive Ozark Bank is proud to announce that Cynthia Ramsey, SVP of Marketing & Business Development, has graduated from the Graduate School of Banking at Colorado (GSBC), bringing to Progressive Ozark Bank new leadership skills and industry perspectives. Ramsey was among 134 banking professionals who graduated during GSBC’s 75th Annual School…
Read MoreComing Events: August 27, 2026
TOWN HALL MEETING There will be a town hall meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, at the Fox Community Room in Licking. Future plans for the city’s factory building will be discussed. FAMILY RODEO A Family Rodeo will be held Saturday, August 29, at the Licking Rodeo Grounds. Roping begins at 5 p.m.…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 27 – September 2, 2026
Yard Sale: Estate Sale: Saturday, Aug. 29, 8am-6pm, MU Extension Center, 114 W. Main, Houston. Men’s clothing 4X, 5X & 6X. Ladies’ clothing. Quilting books & magazines, VHS & DVD quilting videos, DVD movies & season series, puzzles & games, novels, romance paperbacks, religious books, pamphlets & CDs, note & scratch pads, many other items.…
Read MoreFactory building to be vacated
The regular meeting of the City of Licking Board of Aldermen was held beginning at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, August 11, in the Council Chambers at Licking City Hall. After approval of the agenda, the Public Tax Levy Hearing was opened, with no public comment made. The hearing remained open until 6:55 p.m. The board…
Read MorePreparation begins for new school year
Licking R-8 Schools began preparation for their new school year last week, beginning with Freshman Orientation for students/families from rural schools on Tuesday. Staff assisted families needing assistance with registration on Thursday afternoon, and Junior High Orientation was held as well. More activities are planned for the upcoming week. A prayer walk led by community…
Read MoreLicking man faces charges involving sexual abuse of children
James Austin Vassuer (year of birth 1993), of Licking, was arrested on August 4, in Salem, Mo. He faces multiple charges, including Statutory Sodomy or Attempted Statutory Sodomy – Deviate Sexual Intercourse – Person Less Than 12 Yoa, two counts of Statutory Rape or Attempted Statutory Rape – 1st Degree – Person Less than 14…
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