Domestic Assault arrest
Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On July 25, 2026, Texas County deputies responded to a residence on Hog Creek Road, in the Houston area, for a domestic disturbance. A female subject reported that the suspect had picked her up at a business in Cabool and they traveled to Raymondville. The victim reported while in the vehicle,…
Read MoreDrugs and Weapon Arrest
Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On July 24, 2026, a Texas County deputy on patrol in the Summersville area observed a Honda Civic traveling on Stoops Road that did not have license plates displayed. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on the vehicle. Upon contacting the driver, Lenny Hebert Junior, it was determined that Hebert did…
Read MoreInformation sought regarding 1985 Dent County death investigation
Criminal investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) are seeking the public’s assistance regarding the suspicious death of William “Bill” Sundermeyer, 68, of Rolla, Mo. The death was initially investigated in 1985, and the case has remained unsolved. Sundermeyer’s family has recently offered a monetary reward for any…
Read MoreComing Events: July 31, 2026
VBS AT BOONE CREEK Vacation Bible School will be held at Boone Creek Baptist Church from 6-8:30 p.m. on July 26-31. VBS is for all ages and this year’s theme is Illumination Station. Call 573-674-3171 if you need a ride. KIDS TROUT TOURNAMENT Kids 15-years and younger are eligible to participate in a Kids Trout…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 31 – August 5, 2025
For Sale: For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares debut gamelit novel “San Diego or Die” and titles from other local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, Linda Vestal Mondy, Lydia Friend, and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now to…
Read MoreObituary – Ina B. Freeman
Ina Belle Freeman was born February 2, 1941, to the late Adam and Leota Bates. She departed this life on July 25, 2026. She was the oldest of thirteen children. Ina was united in marriage to Charles Ritz in 1959; from this union one daughter and three sons were born, Patricia, Steve, and Greg…
Read MoreObituary – Leo S. Johnson
Leo Scott Johnson, of Beulah, Mo., passed away in Rolla, Mo., on Sunday, July 26, 2026. He was born to Leo Joseph and Mary Elizabeth Johnson in Salina, Kan., on January 12, 1946. Leo was raised on their family fruit farm south of Wichita, Kan. He was educated for 12 years in the Derby, Kan.,…
Read MoreObituary – Stephanie Bishop
Stephanie Bishop, age 53, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, surrounded by her loving family. Stephanie was born on December 30, 1972, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Melvin and Lois (Mueller) Bishop. She attended Linn High School. Stephanie worked for many years as…
Read MoreObituary – Lonnie C. Wolfe
Lonnie Coyd Wolfe, 77, of Bucyrus, passed away on July 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering devotion to the people and country he cherished. Born on July 10, 1949, in Houston, Missouri, Lonnie was the son of Lloyd M. Wolfe and D. Blanche Miller Wolfe. Growing up as one of…
Read MoreDecades of Wildcats reconnect at reunion
The Licking High School All Classes Reunion was held Saturday at the Intercounty Electric Auditorium. Honor classes were recognized for the decade classes, from 1956 to the present. The married alumni with the longest marriage were also recognized. Over 100 people attended this year’s event. Billie Krewson emceed the event, which was organized by John…
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