Obituary – Bonnie L. Ford
Bonnie L. Ford was born on February 27, 1935, in Rolla, Mo., to Henry and Sarah Childers. She passed away on July 27, 2023, in Houston, Mo. Bonnie worked as a hairstylist for many years and enjoyed visiting with her customers. She loved all things outdoors and especially loved her flowers and feeding the birds.…
Read MoreObituary – Janette McClure
Janette McClure, of Republic, Mo., was born in southern Illinois to Gene and Evelyn Jackson in 1948, and departed this life July 21, 2023, in Springfield, Mo. She moved with her parents at a very young age to the Colorado Springs area where she grew up. After high school she graduated from a school of…
Read MoreObituary – William “Bill” Price
William Harold “Bill” Price was born November 15, 1941, to Harold Arthur Price and Martha Washington (Bates) Price at Success, Mo. He was born in the living quarters at the store in what is today considered “old” Success. He died quietly in his home while sketching and reading. He was consistently delving into theology and…
Read MoreStorm damage in NE Texas County
By Shari Harris, Publisher Storms swept a path across northeast Texas County on Tuesday, July 18. Damage was reported to trees, utility lines and structures along Cadle Road, Highway 32, and Pigeon Creek Road east of Licking. Tree tops were broken and battered among a stand of century-old walnut trees on Pigeon Creek Road, which…
Read MoreIn this edition: July 27, 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. LHS-JH Registration is coming soon, and Licking Elementary will host an upcoming Open House. Registration is going on now at Missouri State University-West Plains. You…
Read MoreBridge Builders: Riding side-by-side
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Bridge Builders hosted a Side-by-Side Ride Saturday, raising funds for the organization. Between 55 and 60 units registered to participate and over 100 people gathered Saturday for their trip to Saltpeter Cave, Big Rock Candy Mountain, and back to Licking for a silent auction. Registration fees and auction items…
Read MoreSummer Reading Program ends with a splash
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Library Summer Reading Program ended with a splash Saturday evening at the Licking Aquatic Center. All participants were invited to a pool party that included pizza, prizes and an evening of swimming fun. Twenty-nine participants completed the program, which included weekly events with interesting and fun presenters of…
Read MoreShafer Road fate still uncertain
By Shari Harris, Publisher A petition drive which started earlier this year asked for road improvements to Shafer Road in Sherrill Township, in northern Texas County. Close to 500 signatures were collected from citizens concerned about the condition of the approximately 6.9 mile stretch of paved road, which passes multiple residences and farms and offers…
Read MoreAssault investigation
By Brian Allgire, LPD Sergeant On July 20, 2023, officers with the Licking Police Department were dispatched to the Corner Express gas station for a report of a male subject using a hatchet as a weapon and attacking people. Upon arrival, officers located Shawn Sisler, age 33, at the gas pump, and an uninjured victim…
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