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Obituary – Balazs Miklos “Mike” Szabo

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Balazs Miklos “Mike” Szabo was born on July 26, 1939, to Balazs Szabo and Anna (Gorbe) Szabo in Jaszarokszallas Hungary. He was an only child. He passed on October 6, 2022, in Rolla, Mo., after a long history of illness. He grew up a farmer’s son during World War II. Hungary was occupied by Germany…

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In this edition: October 6, 2022

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In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming events in the area. The Anutt Community Church will be holding a Tractor Show and Fall Festival Craft Show on October 8. Abounding Hope will have a fish fry on October 14. The Texas County…

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“Catching Rainbows”

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By Shari Harris, Publisher The 59th annual Rose Holland Trout Derby had beautiful weather and over 3,000 people registered to fish in this year’s event. The fundraiser, in total, collected $15,191.75 for the American Heart Association. Photos by Christy Porter Friday evening, the fun began with the Cruise-In Car Show and Nature Bingo. Saturday events…

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Fatality in Highway VV accident

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By Shari Harris, Publisher A two-vehicle accident on Highway VV at 4:20 p.m., Friday, took the life of a Licking man. A Searcy, Ark., man, 30-year-old Hayden J. Mercer, overtook another vehicle in his 2022 GMC Sierra while traveling eastbound on Highway VV, four miles south of Licking. He changed lanes and struck head on…

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