Classifieds: April 13 – April 19, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Friday, April 14; and 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, April 15, 7872 Highway 17, Bucyrus, approximately four miles. H/51/1tp For Sale: For Sale: German Shepherd puppies, black with tan feet, 417-257-8306. H/50/2tp For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Larry Dablemont, Marie Lasater, Terra…
Read MoreObituary – Margaret M. Smith
Margaret Marie Smith was born March 30, 1941, at Unionville, Mo., to Wilbur Verne and Hester Floy (Colter) Cowan. After her mother passed away at a young age she was adopted by Bill and Rose James. She entered her heavenly home on Easter Sunday, April 9, 2023, at the Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Mo.,…
Read MoreSex offense investigation
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On March 30, 2023, Texas County deputies received a report that two juvenile victims under the age of 8 had been sexually abused. A deputy spoke with the family and made arrangements for a forensic interview of the victims at the child advocacy center. On April 7, 2023,…
Read MoreSCCC correctional officer arrested on drug charges
By Pat Burton, LPD Chief of Police LICKING, Mo. – On April 6, 2023, the Licking Police Department and the South Central Correctional Center’s (SCCC) Investigation Team concluded a long-term narcotics investigation involving a SCCC correctional officer. During the investigation, SCCC Investigators discovered a SCCC correctional officer, Paige Cook, was having telephonic communications with an…
Read MoreObituary – Dennis W. King
Dennis Wayne King, age 70, son of the late Coy Wayne & Erma (Hebblethwaite) King was born on October 14, 1952, in Licking, Mo. He passed away on April 5, 2023, at his home in Licking, Mo., surrounded by his close family members and others whom he loved dearly. He is survived by his children:…
Read MoreStealing investigation and pursuit arrest
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On April 4, 2023, Texas County deputies were patrolling Jackson Road in the Clear Springs area looking for a suspect in a stealing case. A deputy observed the suspect, Gaige Watts sitting in a parked vehicle at a residence in the area. The deputy approached the vehicle and…
Read MoreApril 4, 2023, Unofficial Election results for Texas County
The Easter Season
The significance of the Easter season can be traced halfway around the globe. It centers on a man named Jesus of Nazareth (Acts 10:38), who began His ministry when “about 30 years of age.” (Luke 3:23, KJV) He loved, healed, forgave, and shared His Father God, and the way of faith for about three years…
Read MoreIn this edition: April 6, 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. See this week’s Licking R-VIII Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Rinne Tire Pros. TLC Alternative Health presents their first annual Summer Kickoff Party. Rustic…
Read MoreLicking Assembly of God celebrates 80 years
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Assembly of God celebrated their 80th year anniversary on Sunday, with 240 people in attendance. Sunday services were held beginning at 10 a.m., with church leadership and the music ministry presenting the program. Sharing memories and a special living history of the Assembly of God was Bob Johnson,…
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