Farm equipment theft investigation
Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On July 17, 2024, Texas County deputies received a report of stolen farm equipment on Brushy Creek Road in the Houston area. The victim also reported that he found a Facebook marketplace ad showing other equipment for sale that was still in his possession. Deputies arranged a controlled meeting with…
Read MoreIn this edition: July 18, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking Christian Church will have VBS July 21-24. The LPHC Annual Bike Show is this weekend; don’t miss it! Phelps Health will be answering questions about MyChart. The Phelps County Fair is around the corner, and 24/7 Tan…
Read MoreLicking Clinic Ribbon Cutting ushers in new era
By Shari Harris Publisher The new TCMH Licking Family Clinic opened its doors to community members at a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 11. The new clinic, located at 139 W. Highway 32, just east of Friend Lumber Company, is a modern, fully-equipped healthcare center designed to provide family healthcare…
Read MoreFair sees good participation
By Shari Harris Publisher The 2024 Texas County Livestock Fair was held last week at the Texas County Fairgrounds. In the livestock categories, at least 91 youth entries were made this year. In addition, numerous entries were made in the Horticulture, Field Crops, Ag. Production and Home Economics category. Several tractors were also…
Read MoreProposition Wildcat Pride to increase teacher retention
By Shari Harris Publisher The Licking R-VIII School District will have the following question on the August 6 ballot: “Should the Licking R-VIII School District of Texas County, Missouri, be authorized to increase the operating tax levy by $0.49 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation according to the 2024 assessment to provide salary…
Read MoreMendenhall sworn in as LPD Officer
LHS students compete at FBLA National Leadership Conference
Ethan Domenech, Trevor Richards, Sadie Hutsell, and adviser Mrs. Stacie Hutsell from Licking R-8 High School tested and participated in events at the Future Business Leaders of America, Inc. (FBLA) National Leadership Conference (NLC). Missouri competitors were required to stay in the Hilton Orlando and participated in events held in the West Concourse of…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 18-24, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Huge Garage Sale: Friday, July 19 – 8:00-? Saturday, July 20 – 8:00-? 4 miles Highway C. Items too numerous to mention. Indians, Apple décor, puzzles, material, knives, binoculars, ladders, etc. L/29/1tp Garage Sale: Angels Home Center Open. Helping victims of home fires start over. Open to the public to shop and…
Read MoreComing Events July 18, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 18. LPHC ANNUAL BIKE SHOW The annual LPHC Bike Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church parking lot on Saturday, July 20. A junior bicycle contest…
Read MoreObituary – Christopher M. Miller
Christopher Michael Miller, 51, of Raymondville, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home. Chris was born on December 7, 1972, at NW Community Hospital in Arlington Heights, Ill., to Michael Henry and Rita Ellen (Hellquist) Miller. Chris is survived by his parents, Michael and Rita Miller, of Raymondville; brother, Michael Miller, of…
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