MC Cruise In rolls in for 15th season
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor After two rain delays, the Motorcycle Cruise In rolled in for the season last Thursday at the Sonic Restaurant in Licking. Great weather helped prompt area bikers to get out, and they were joined by some from as far away as Sullivan and even Texas (the state). Seventy beautiful bikes…
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2024 Senior Underground Railroad Quilt Photos by Christy Porter Sale-A-Palooza Silent Auction
Read MoreObituary – James A. Coats
James Adam Coats was born June 5, 1927, in West Plains, Mo., the oldest child of Lewis and Marjorie (Hartle) Coats. He passed from this life on May 31, 2024, in Cabool, Mo., at the age of 96. While an infant, James contracted rickets and spent two years in Columbia, Mo., getting treatment. He was…
Read MoreComing Events June 6, 2024
LHS SUPER REUNION The LHS Super Reunion will be held at the Resort at Boiling Springs on Friday, June 7, 7-11 p.m., KC Ritz Band (gates open at 5 p.m.), and Saturday, June 8, with gates opening at noon, and events until dark, when fireworks will be held in honor of Doc Hatch. All LHS…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 6 – June 12, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday 7-5. Four family carport sale. Name brand women’s clothing, Patagonia, Free People, Victoria Secret, Under Armour, Nike, Chicago boutique. Paris décor, sheets, blankets, teacher shirts and miscellaneous, shoes, purses, toys, weed eater and drill. 8335 Emery Rd. Bucyrus. H/7/1tp Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday 8-3 pm. We have…
Read MoreObituary – Joyce E. Crum
Joyce Evaline Crum, age 83, passed away at Phelps Health on June 2, 2024, surrounded by her children. Joyce was born on December 17, 1940, in Licking, Mo., to Udell and Dorothy (Rinne) Floyd. She married Elbert Crum on March 8, 1958, and they shared three children and a lifetime of memories. She is preceded…
Read MoreObituary – Jerry G. Marchbanks
Jerry Gene Marchbanks, 81, of Licking, Mo., passed away on May 31, 2024. Jerry was born on April 19, 1943, in Bragg City, Mo., the son of Curtis Eugene Marchbanks and Lucille (Jackson) Marchbanks. Jerry served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Throughout his life, he worked as a farmer and a…
Read MoreObituary – Michael O. Jackson
Michael Odus Jackson, age 44, passed away May 29, 2024, in Rodgers, Ark. Born December 1, 1979, in Maben, Miss., to Odus and Diane Jackson. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Odus Jackson; grandmother, Laura Elizabeth Pritchard; grandfather, Emmons Arthur Pritchard; cousins, Anita Bettis and Elizabeth Busby; and uncle, Donald Pritchard. He is…
Read MoreAssault investigation
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Office On May 27, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Texas County deputies responded to a residence on N Highway, in the Licking area, for a reported assault. A victim reported that Roger Counts had punched him and choked him. Deputies observed marks on the victim, consistent with…
Read MoreObituary – Donald E. Freeze
Donald Eugene Freeze, age 88 years and 8 months, son of Dolphie Lee and Zella Mae (Hill) Freeze, was born October 16, 1935, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away at home in Licking, Mo., on May 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Don was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and his three…
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