Coming Events May 18, 2023
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 18. VETERANS’ BREAKFAST St. John the Baptist Catholic Church would like to invite all area Veterans and spouses to a free breakfast in honor of Armed Forces Day from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Saturday, May…
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Yard/Garage Sale: Big Sale: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 107 Remington Circle, Houston, Joe Morrison, 417-967-0270. Cookware, fishing, jewelry, clothing, collectables, golf clubs. H/4/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Used Lawnmowers for sale or lawnmower repair. Call 573-202-1337. L/17/4tp For Sale: All sizes of passenger and light truck tires and lawn mower tires…
Read MoreObituary – Roger D. Stroup
Roger Dale Stroup, age 58, of Licking, passed away Thursday, May 11, 2023, at Mercy Hospital-St Louis. Roger was born August 10, 1964, in Sullivan, a son to the late Raymond Lee and Beverly Thompson Bishop. Roger was married to Debbie Godfrey and she survives in Bolivar, Mo. Roger proudly served his country in the…
Read MoreObituary – Annette J. James
Annette Josephine James was born in St. Louis, Mo., on January 8, 1971, to Jesse David James and Sharon Kay James. Annette passed away May 14, 2023, at the age of 52, in Licking, Mo. Annette always made her family a priority in her life. She devoted her life to raising and caring for her…
Read MoreObituary – Linda K. McCrea
Linda Kay McCrea, age 76, passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023, in St. James, Mo. Linda was born June 20, 1946, in Gainesville, Mo., to Orville and Norma (Hathcock) Evans. Linda grew up in Tecumseh, Mo., where she went to several one-room schoolhouses. She married Ernest David McCrea, Jr. on February 4, 1966, in Houston,…
Read MoreObituary – Kinsey L. Black
Kinsey Lea Black, who was born on February 2, 1996, in Springfield, Mo., to Ronald and Donna Black, passed away in Seattle, Wash., on April 23, 2023, at the age of 27. From the day Kinsey was born, she had the fullest head of black hair that kept growing. She was a daddy’s girl until…
Read MoreMayor’s Prayer Breakfast
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Mayor Keith Cantrell greeted attendees of the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 4, at the Fox Fire Hall. Pastor Gary Parker with New Life Free Will Baptist Church prayed a blessing prior to the breakfast, which was provided by City of Licking employees and senior center Director Cindy Wampner.…
Read MoreIn this edition: May 11, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking Farmer’s Market begins May 20. Recognize your senior in The Licking News Graduation edition – contact us at 573-674-2412 or stop by 115 S. Main Street. TCMH recognizes May is Stroke Awareness Month. Old Mill Day will be…
Read MoreRoss is appointed Associate Commissioner
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Robert Ross was sworn in and began his public service to the citizens of Texas County as interim Associate Commissioner, District II, on Wednesday, May 3. “I was approached to serve on the commission and accepted, as I see this as an opportunity to help and advocate for the people,”…
Read MoreHonoring retired Fire Chief Jimmy Sherrill
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Retiring Rural and City of Licking Fire Chief Jimmy Sherrill was recognized for his 24-years of public service on Saturday, May 6, at a retirement party held in his honor. Firefighters, family, the fire department board, city officials and friends gathered to wish Sherrill the very best and acknowledge his…
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