Classifieds: Junes 11-17, 2026
Yard Sale: Massive multi-family yard sale: 7 am – 5 pm June 19 & June 20, 1133 Hawthorn St., Houston. There’s something for everyone: kids’ clothes, toys, men & women clothes, tools, farm equipment, antiques, dishes, furniture, lumber & more. H/8/2tp For Sale: WW Ranch – Homestead Market Swap & Sell Flea Market, 8386 W.…
Read MoreObituary – Betty J. Riley
Betty Jean Riley, 81, formerly of Licking, passed away on May 29, 2026, in Tuscumbia, Mo. Betty was born in St. Louis on November 4, 1944, to Joseph Riley and Myrtle (Wichmann) Riley. Betty graduated from Licking High School in 1962. She was a seamstress for her entire working life. In her free time, Betty…
Read MoreObituary – Vicky L. Hawkins
Vicky Lynn Hawkins, 64, of Licking, Missouri, passed away at her home on May 29, 2026. She was born on August 4, 1961, in Little Rock, Arkansas. Vicky was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. Her greatest joy in life was her family, especially her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She loved spending…
Read MoreObituary – Barbara D. Campbell
Barbara Dean (Krewson) Campbell, of Licking, passed away at her home on June 4, 2026, at the age of 87. Barb, as she was known to friends, was born at Montauk, Missouri, December 11, 1938, to Ray Dean Krewson and Pearl Audry (Logan) Krewson. The second of four children, she lived mostly in Missouri.…
Read MoreLicking Chamber Rodeo draws a crowd
Organizers of the 41st Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo may have kept one eye on the sky and the other on the radar Friday and Saturday, but the threat of rain at their events didn’t prevent fans from showing up. Friday evening attendance may have been a little low, but despite a hard rain…
Read MoreRain doesn’t stop Customer Appreciation BBQ
IECA Health Fair moves to auditorium
The first annual Community Health Fair hosted by Intercounty Electric Co-op at IECA Auditorium in Licking was held on Friday morning, May 29. The health fair was previously held the day of the Intercounty Electric Co-op annual meeting, but the time and scheduled events for that meeting have changed this year. Moving the event to…
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Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreComing Events: June 4, 2026
SUMMER READING PROGRAM Jellyfish Balloon Art is the summer reading program event at the Licking branch of the Texas County Library, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. The Forest Park Great Horned Owl Program will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the new library in Houston. MISSOURI FREE FISHING DAYS…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 4-10, 2026
Yard/Garage Sales: Yard Sale: Downsizing, tons of fabric, vintage dishes, crochet thread, toys, instapot, crafts, misc. 8-6, Thursday and Friday, 8338 Emery Rd., Bucyrus. H/7/1tp Yard Sale: 16687 Amber Drive, Houston MO, June 4th-6th, 8AM to 3 PM. Come see us!! H/7/1tp For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn…
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