Coming Events January 26, 2023
PHELPS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING The Phelps County Democratic Club will meet from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Phelps County Courthouse Community Meeting Room, 200 N. Main, Rolla, on Thursday, January 26. The Second Annual Winter Soup Potluck Dinner will begin at 6 p.m. Bring your favorite winter soup or side dish. Speaker will…
Read MoreClassifieds: January 26 – February 1, 2023
For Sale: For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking. L/1/tfn For Sale: Pre-owned tires — passenger and light truck — largest selection in the area. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/39/2tc For Sale: Jumbo farm fresh eggs, $4 a dozen. Call 417-967-3143, Joyce Dunigan, Houston. H/40/1tp For…
Read MoreDrug arrest
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On January 19, 2023, at approximately 1:14 a.m. a Texas County Deputy patrolling Route B in the Houston area observed a vehicle failing to dim it’s headlights as it approached. The deputy initiated a traffic stop on a Ford Mustang and contacted the driver of the Ford. The…
Read MoreHeavy, wet snow to create a wintery Wednesday
MoDOT JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A winter storm is expected to bring snow to much of Missouri beginning Tuesday night and into Wednesday morning, affecting Wednesday morning’s commute. Snowfall amounts up to 4-inches have been forecasted for the north and central part of the state with 5 to 9-inches possible south of Interstate 44. The…
Read MoreObituary – Jo Poulson
Jo Poulson, 91, of Licking, passed away at Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo., on January 20, 2023. Jo was born on February 21, 1931, in Scotts Hill, Tenn., the daughter of William Troy and Minnie Ola (Carter) Grimsley. Jo is survived by her daughters, Pamela Susan (Gambill) Wells, Preita Beverly Poulson, Paige Anlouise (Poulson) Wiseman…
Read MoreObituary – Luetta “Gail” Lee
Luetta Gail (Merckling) Lee, age 92, daughter of Wayne Merckling and Sylvia Elizabeth Anna (Walker) Merckling, was born on February 28, 1930, in Isadora, Mo. She passed away peacefully at her home in Raymondville, Mo., on January 17, 2023. Gail always remarked that she was born in the smallest county in Missouri and would die…
Read MoreObituary – Ronald L. Black
Ronald Lee Black, age 58, was born in Rolla, Mo., on February 9, 1964, to James and Bonnie Black. He passed away in Houston, Mo., on January 16, 2023. Ronald was a 1982 graduate of Licking High School. He played in the band in high school and in the National Guard. He was also a…
Read More“Why is the Veteran Important?”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Memorial Post 6337 held the 2022-23 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Awards Banquet Monday evening at the VFW Hall. Students from three area schools were recognized for their participation and winning essays. The evening began with a plentiful and appetizing buffet that included pork, lasagna, chicken pasta salad,…
Read MoreIn this edition: January 19, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings in “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) is sponsoring the movie “Lifemark” at the Melba Theatre. See this week’s Licking R-VIII HS/JH Learner of the Week, sponsored…
Read MoreR-VIII Elementary Principal hired for 2023-24
With the resignation of Elementary Principal Mrs. Julianna Thrasher mid-school year, and with Elementary Academic Services Principal Mrs. Telena Haneline’s move to the superintendent position for the next school year, the position of elementary principal was vacant for Licking’s next school year. The Licking R-VIII School Board wrapped up the interview process for the position…
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