Clark sentenced to 25 years
By Shari Harris, Publisher Kenneth Clark, of Cabool, was sentenced Monday in the courtroom of Judge John D. Beger to 25 years incarceration in the Missouri Department of Corrections for the 2018 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Susan Campbell. A 15 year sentence for kidnapping was also handed down, to run concurrent with the 25 year…
Read MoreAbolishing Space Invaders
By Shari Harris, Publisher “Space Invaders: How to Eliminate Toxicity in Your Life” is the title of a work by local author Angela Barton. Long known in the area for her coaching skills on the volleyball court, Barton has compiled a book intended to help young adults maintain their personal boundaries and not feel bad…
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Coming Events August 4, 2022
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber of Commerce will now hold their monthly meetings at the Licking Bridge Builders, 114 Green Street. The next meeting will be Thursday, August 4, at 7 p.m. KIDS FREE FISHING DAY Montauk State Park will hold a Summer’s End Kids Free Fishing Day on Saturday, August 6. Fishing tags are…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 4 – August 10, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Indoor Yard Sale: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, August 4; 9 a.m. -noon Friday, August 5, 117 E. South Oak Crest Dr, Houston Proceeds benefit Pregnancy Resource Center in Houston. Rain or shine H/15/1tc Multi-Family Yard Sale: All day Friday and until noon Saturday, 3 miles south of Houston on Hwy.…
Read MoreEastbound U.S. Route 60 in Texas County reduced for pavement repairs
MoDOT WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. – Eastbound U.S. Route 60 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. The section of roadway is located 2 miles east of Cabool, Mo., near Route AV. Weather permitting; work will be performed Monday, August 8, from 6:30 a.m. to…
Read MoreObituary – Jacqueline “Jackie” Jackson
Jacqueline Carol Jackson, 76, of Licking, Mo., passed away on July 21, 2022, at her home. She was born March 8, 1946, in Modesto, Calif., to Jack Williams and Maudie Mace. Jackie spent her early childhood in Modesto, Calif. After the passing of her mother, Jackie moved with her uncle, Jap Mace, to Roby, Mo.,…
Read MoreObituary – Scotty L. Wade
Scotty Lee Wade passed away July 18, 2022, at the age of 73, in his home “On The Edge” near Boiling Springs. Scotty was born March 13, 1949, to Leslie and Vera Wade. He was raised with his sister Charolette and younger brother Randy. Scotty graduated from Licking High School in 1967 and went on…
Read MoreLocal veterans honored with Quilts of Valor
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Girl Scout Troop 10269 honored area veterans, including one of their own, on Monday, July 18, at Licking VFW Post 6337. Post members and veterans from different conflicts and military branches received Quilts of Valor along with signed cards from the Girl Scout troop that unequivocally conveyed, “Thank you…
Read MoreIn this edition: July 28, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See this week’s edition for the election notices and don’t forget to vote on Tuesday, August 2! Will a visit by Rick Mansfield, Reflections from the Road, to an iconic eatery bring back “Hats, Checks and Courtesy?” Larry Dablemont…
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