Coming Events July 4, 2024
TCMH LICKING CLINIC GRAND OPENING The Texas County Memorial Hospital Licking Clinic will hold a Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony from 2 – 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 11, at the new location, 139 W. Hwy. 32. All are invited! TEXAS COUNTY FAIR The Texas County Fair will be held Tuesday, July 9 through…
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Read MoreObituary – Susan J. Barton
Susan Janett Barton, of Desloge, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at the age of 59, at Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis. She was born on August 17, 1964, in Houston, Mo., to Wilfred Black and Geneva (Rose) Black. On November 26, 1993, she married Leeman Barton in Lecoma, Mo. Susan was preceded…
Read MoreObituary – Rees R. Smith Sr.
Rees Richard Smith Sr., the son of Joseph Napoleon Smith and Fern Adelle Vedder, was born January 30, 1951, in Houston, Missouri, and passed away at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Mo., on June 26, 2024, making him 73 years old. He was united in marriage to Tamara Jo Smith on September 22, 2017. Rees…
Read MoreObituary – Billy C. York
Billy Cyrus York, 79, son of Cyrus and Lydia (Hebblethwaite), was born on July 25, 1944, in Licking, Mo. He went to be with our Lord on June 19, 2024, in West Plains, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Geraldine; son Gary; brothers Lloyd and James; and sisters Pat and…
Read MoreJourneying side by side
By Shari Harris, Publisher A wide span of generations headed out from the Licking Senior Center a little after 9 o’clock Saturday morning for a journey down the back roads southeast of Licking. Participants packed picnic lunches, which they enjoyed during their break at Saltpeter Cave. Giveaways were awarded during the ride, with winners picking…
Read MoreIn this edition: June 27, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Intercounty Electric will hold their Annual Membership Meeting on June 28. Make plans to attend! Buckner & Gately Auction Service will begin the bidding on Saturday for another great sale. Rick Dixon Auction Service LLC is holding an estate…
Read MoreLoaded Smoke Wagon
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Loaded Smoke Wagon food truck is definitely loaded with good BBQ and unique twists on BBQ favorites. Darrell and Maggie Sharp rolled into the Friendly Village Shopping Center, West Hwy. 32, on Rodeo Weekend, opened the window and began to serve the Licking community. Menu items begin with St.…
Read MoreDown but not out: Hilke’s Ice
From its origins in 1974 at Hilke’s Cafe until the present day, Hilke’s Ice Company has sought to meet the needs of its customers. Even a devastating fire that engulfed the Freeburg plant early Wednesday morning hasn’t dimmed their mission. In a news release by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, the fire was determined…
Read MoreNot goodbye
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives and the community for the past nine-years, during part-time, free-lance and full-time employment with several publishers at The Licking News. I sincerely appreciate the sharing of your community events, stories, memories, history, concerns and friendship. I appreciate the…
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