Burglary arrest
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff On December 20, 2023, Texas County deputies were dispatched to County Line Road in the Dunn area for a trespass complaint. While responding to the area deputies observed a Dodge truck matching the description of the suspect vehicle. A traffic stop was conducted on MM Highway with the…
Read MoreState Championship rings awarded to LHS Baseball
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreWildcats tame Tigers
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Wildcats hosted the Houston Tigers on Tuesday, December 19, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Licking took their record to 8-1 on the season and 2-1 in the conference with a 61-47 win over their district foe. The Wildcats were up 13-10 at the end of the first quarter,…
Read MoreLady ’Cats win Eden Bisker Memorial Game
Coach Steve Rissler The Licking Lady Wildcats improved to 8-0 overall and 3-0 in Frisco League play by defeating Plato, 55 – 35, on Thursday night at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse. Licking jumped out early, but allowed Plato to stay close by only making three of eight free throws in the first quarter. The ’Cats…
Read MoreComing Events December 28, 2023
FIRST DAY HIKE AT MONTAUK STATE PARK Montauk State Park will host a First Day Hike on Monday, January 1. Meet at 10 a.m. at the Nature Center for this two-mile hike. LICKING DOWNTOWN FISH FRY & AUCTION Licking Downtown will host a Fish Fry with live music by Herman Hall from 4 to 6…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 28, 2023 – January 3, 2024
For Sale: For Sale: Different breeds of birds: Cockatiels, Parrolets, Parakeets, Green cheek Conures, Pineapple conure, Quakers, Lovebirds, Indian ringneck. What I have for sale as of Dec. 25, 2023: 2 parrolets parent fed, 8 parakeets parent fed, 1 albino Indian ringneck hand fed but little nippy, 1 pair breeding Quakers not tame, Cockatiels 8…
Read MoreObituary – Charles L. Triplett
Charles Leo Triplett, age 92 years and 5 months, was the son of Victor Clark and Mary Elizabeth “Betty” (Headrick) Triplett. He was born on July 21, 1931, at his lifelong residence of Rhyse, Mo. He passed from this world on December 21, 2023, peacefully at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo., with his…
Read MoreObituary – Billy “Don” Campbell
Billy “Don” Campbell was received into Glory on Sunday, December 24, 2023. He was born April 11, 1938. Beloved husband of Janet “Jan” Campbell (nee Horst) for 42 years; dearest father of Ryan Campbell and Cara Campbell; dear son of the late Donald and Evelyn Campbell; dear brother of Charles (Barbara) Campbell; dear brother-in-law…
Read MoreObituary – Peggy Hankins
Peggy Ann Hankins (Wiley) of Rolla, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of December 16, 2023. Peggy was an only child born in Borger, Texas, to Edward L. Wiley and Ruth E. Davis on February 24, 1945. Peggy is survived by her two sons, Don Eugene Merrell and wife…
Read MoreObituary – James H. Oligschlaeger
James Henry Oligschlaeger was born in St. Elizabeth, Mo., on June 19, 1930. He was a son to Henry and Martha (Doerhoff) Oligschlaeger. He passed away at Phelps Health on December 10, 2023. James is survived by 5 children, Shelly Williams, Keith (Jean) Oligschlaeger, Tammy Oligschlaeger, Julie (Dan) Baseler and Maria (Danny) Lewis, and a…
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