Classifieds: August 31 – September 6, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Two Yard Sales: Aug. 31 and Sept. 1, at 214 Cedar Street #14. Air fryers, furniture, clothes and lots of nice things. L/35/1tc Garage Sale: 7 am to 5 pm, Thursday and Friday, 202 East South Oak Crest in Houston, MO. Tools, clothes, and lots of miscellaneous. H/19/1tp Yard Sale: 8 am Friday…
Read MoreObituary – Mary L. Wilson
Mary L. Wilson, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at the age of 75. She was born on July 9, 1948, in Waynesville, Mo., to the late William Arthur Black and Francis (Cooper) Black. On January 22, 1966, she married Stanley Wilson at Philadelphia Baptist Church in Rolla. In addition…
Read MoreRoute 137 in Texas County to close for pavement repairs
MoDOT WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. (August 23, 2023) – Route 137 in Texas County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route H to Route Y. Weather permitting; work will take place Monday, Aug. 28, through Thursday, Aug. 31, from 7 a.m. to 4…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 24, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Visit MyclassicNews.com for all your automotive industry and classic car news. Licking School District has surplussed a Bad Boy mower and is accepting bids. LRFD…
Read MoreBack to School Bash and Fireworks
By Shari Harris, Co-Managing Editor Combining this year’s Fireworks Show with the Back to School Bash at the Licking Aquatic Center and the Assembly of God Church’s Back to School Giveaway drew large numbers of people to Deer Lick Park Saturday. Though people were disappointed when drought in July postponed fireworks, the weather cooperated with…
Read More2023-2024 Prayer Walk
Open House at Licking Elementary
By Shari Harris Co-Managing Editor New elementary principal Mr. Brian Barry greeted families as they entered the Elementary School lobby Monday evening, and directed them to the newly expanded cafeteria to await the start of Open House. Following a brief set of instructions to those gathered in the cafeteria, he continued to greet newcomers and…
Read MoreNew leadership for Licking City/Rural Fire Department
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Fire Chief Aaron Greathouse assumed his new position and responsibilities for the Licking City/Rural Fire Department in April, after the retirement of Jimmy Sherrill. Greathouse has been in fire service for 15-years, and in addition to his volunteer position with the Licking Fire Department, he is also a career Lieutenant…
Read More“End of Summer” Health Fair
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Texas County Health Department held an “End of Summer” Health Fair on Friday at the facility located on Hwy. 63, north of Houston. Over the course of the day, Texas County residents of all ages took advantage of the provided health services available. Inside the facility qualified staff…
Read MoreThe Licking Gators: “These guys are good”
The Essence of Sports By Rick Duncan, Publisher What is “the essence of sports?” Our definition is: one that applies themself in such a way to achieve excellence in every aspect of the game and at the same time applies everything they learn to real life.…
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