Licking man charged with child abuse and domestic assault
Travin Pendergraft, age 25, of Licking, is facing felony charges of Abuse or Neglect of a Child (no sexual contact) and second degree Domestic Assault after an incident which occurred on February 14, 2026. A Texas County deputy was dispatched to a report of a domestic assault in the early afternoon of Saturday, February 14.…
Read MoreComing Events: March 12, 2026
ANNUAL K OF C CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE The annual Knights of Columbus Corned Beef & Cabbage dinner will be held from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, at St. John’s Catholic Church, West Highway 32, Licking. For carryouts or in town deliveries, call 573-674-4010. NSDAR MARCH MEETING The Noah Coleman Chapter,…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 12-18, 2026
For Sale: 30% Off Sale on most booths and Furniture Room now in progress at Rustic Haven Flea Market in Licking, Mo. For more info call 573-674-1382. L/6/8tc For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/8tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find Marie Lasater’s new book “What The Coroner Saw” and…
Read MoreObituary – Virginia Meshell
Virginia (Cook) Meshell, of Licking, Missouri, was born on May 31, 1951, and passed away on February 28, 2026. Virginia’s husband is Andrew Meshell. Her daughter is Lisa (Ray) Overbey; her grandchildren are Dalton Henry and Paige Ray; and she has three great-grandchildren. Virginia was a loving mother and friend. She will truly be missed.
Read MoreObituary – Opal L. Myres
Opal Lodowsky Myres, age 86, was born Opal Elliott and was also known as Opal Bays. She was born to Samuel and Olive “Ollie” Elliott on the family farm in Roby, Mo. She passed away on March 7, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Opal was preceded in death by her parents; one…
Read MoreObituary – Lanny V. Wallis
Lanny Verl Wallis, 69, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 6, 2026, in Rolla, Missouri. Lanny is survived by his fiancée, Vaunda Richardson, of Edgar Springs, Mo.; future stepson, Louis Richardson and fiancée Sara, of Bentonville, Ark.; future granddaughter, Jolie Richardson; sister, Pamela Wallis; nephew, Issac Wallis; as well as one aunt, numerous…
Read MoreIn This Edition: March 5, 2026
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Read MoreCentennial season of Montauk State Park kicks off
By Shari Harris Publisher Montauk State Park is celebrating its 100th birthday this year, and a local couple with strong ties to the park stood on the bridge to fire the opening shot as the horn sounded on Sunday morning. Fishermen wasted no time after the firing of the starter pistol, and a new Catch-and-Keep…
Read MoreCommunity turns out for Auxiliary Chili Dinner and Auction
The Licking Fire Department Auxiliary Chili Dinner, Auction and 50/50 Raffle was held on Saturday at the Fox Community Room. Auxiliary members, volunteer firefighters and board members worked together to make the event a success. The community turned out for the event, and between meals sold and auction items, a little over $6,000.00 was raised.…
Read MoreWildcat Early Learning Center: Expanding to meet Licking’s preschool needs
Wildcat Early Learning Center expanded to two classes this school year, serving more than 40 students, and more growth is anticipated, says Instructor/Director Teresa Clonts. Their two-day preschool/kindergarten screenings on Thursday and Friday, March 19 and 20, have already filled up. As a result, they will be scheduling more screenings at a later date. The…
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