Coming Events April 7, 2022
WALK WITH EASE The University of Missouri Extension in Texas County will hold their free Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease program at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday and Thursday, April 12 through May 26. Classes are one-hour each. The program can reduce pain and improve overall health. Space is limited. Call 417-967-4545 and sign up today.…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 7 – April 13, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: Small standard red and apricot AKC poodles: Dame from Ukraine. For more information on upcoming litters: moyenmajesticembrace@gmail. com L/14/4tp For Sale: Pre-owned tires — passenger and light truck — largest selection in the area. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/49/2tc For Sale: “You’re the Coach: The Ultimate Football Game” at The…
Read MoreHomicide investigation arrest
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On the evening of March 28, 2022, Texas County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Pine Flat Drive in the Eunice area in reference to a suspicious death. Upon arriving at the residence, deputies located a deceased female with apparent gun shot wounds. The female was…
Read MoreObituary – Emma L. Garrett
Emma Lou Garrett, age 81, of Columbia, Mo., passed away March 25, 2022, at University Hospital, Columbia, Mo. She was born October 29, 1940, in Bloodland, Mo. to Leonard Luther and Mary Etta (Lancaster) Williams. She grew up in the Plato area and graduated from Plato High School. Emma was preceded in death by her…
Read MoreA very important date
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The children were delighted and a bit in awe when characters from Lewis Carroll’s book, Alice in Wonderland, strolled into the Licking branch of the Texas County Library on Saturday morning for a tea party. As Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Apprentice Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Queen of…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 31, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The 2022 April Election Notices are in this week’s edition to assist you with what’s on the Tuesday, April 5, ballot. Do your part, VOTE! Rick Mansfield weaves a web of Irish music and storytelling in “Potatoes Plus.” Larry…
Read MoreTown Hall Meeting on City sales tax question
There will be a final town hall meeting on Saturday, April 2, at 6 p.m., at Licking City Hall, prior to the April 5 election. The purpose of the meeting will be to answer citizens’ questions about the upcoming ballot question regarding an increase in the city sales tax. The tax would support the Licking…
Read MoreA Big Chill at Big Rock Candy Mountain
By Shari Harris, Publisher Nearly two years of remodeling and upgrades culminated in the season opening of Big Rock Candy Mountain near Jadwin earlier this month. Featuring rental cabins, RV and primitive camping spots, an inground saltwater pool, a general store, and the Big Chill Bar & Grill, Big Rock Candy Mountain is well on…
Read MoreMU Extension annual meeting
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual meeting of the University of Missouri Texas County Extension was held Thursday evening, March 24, at the Texas County Extension Office in Houston. Attendees were treated to a meal before the presentation of the 2021 Annual Report by County Engagement Specialist Brandi Richardson. The report highlighted the Extension’s work…
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