Trout Derby raises nearly $17K for AHA
The 63rd Rose Holland Trout Derby was held this past weekend at Montauk State Park. Great weather contributed to a large turnout for the event, which is an American Heart Association (AHA) fundraiser. This year a total of $16,923.00 was raised for the AHA, another record breaking amount for the derby. Events began on Friday…
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: State Representative – District 143
Editor’s Note: Incumbents and candidates for opposed races at the county level and the District 143 State Representative race have been asked to submit a short article regarding themself and their campaign. This week’s incumbent and candidate are competing for the office of State Representative – District 143 in the General Election on Tuesday, November…
Read MoreComing Events: October 8, 2026
NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER NSDAR MTG The Noah Coleman Chapter NSDAR will meet at 11:30 a.m. on Saturday, October 10, at Sybill’s in St. James. The program will be provided by David Hummingbird, of the United Keetoowah Band of Cherokee. Visitors are always welcome. CHILI SUPPER AND POOL TOURNAMENT Licking Bridge Builders will host an all-you-can-eat…
Read MoreClassifieds: October 8 – 14, 2026
Yard Sale: Yard Sale: 304 Dorsey, Licking. Saturday, 10/10/26, 7:30am-4pm. L/40/1tp Huge Garage Sale: Fri. & Sat. Oct.9 & 10, 9 am to 2 pm, 129 Remington Circle, baby & kids stuff, clothes, furniture and more. H/25/1tp Outback Yard Sale: Friday, October 9th from 10 to 5, 509 Hamrick. Old junk, some furniture and tools.…
Read MoreObituary – Mary “Helen” Bobo
Mary Helen Bobo, age 86, daughter of James Curtis Smith and Eva Mae (Westmoreland) Smith, was born February 20, 1940, in Holly Springs, Mississippi. Helen left this life and joined the Lord September 30, at 11:47 p.m., with her husband, Jim, by her side. Helen was preceded in death by her first husband, Ralph Montgomery;…
Read MoreObituary – Debbie S. Mathes
Debbie Sue Mathes, 71, of Bucyrus passed away October 1, 2026. Debbie was born on August 24, 1955, in Springfield, IL, to Arthur Wayne Lepart Jr. and Mary Evelyn (Boyer) Lepart. Debbie is survived by her daughter, Billie-Jo Edwards; grandson whom she was raising, Logan Mathes; sisters, Kim Ranz and Tammy Meeker; brother, Dean Mackeben;…
Read MoreSCCC sponsors educational walk on suicide prevention
The second annual Suicide Prevention Walk was held Wednesday, September 23, around the perimeter fence of South Central Correctional Center (SCCC). SCCC staff, members of local law enforcement, and members of the community gathered to show their dedication to preventing suicide and walked the one mile trek, which contained educational information about suicides along the…
Read MoreDignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags conducted
Licking VFW Post #6337 held their annual Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags on Wednesday, September 23. Over 250 flags were retired during the ceremony, and more than 70 students from fifth grade classrooms at Licking, Raymondville and Success schools participated in the event. Veterans conducted the formal ceremony to remove the flags from service, then…
Read MoreMeet the Candidates: Texas County Presiding Commissioner
Editor’s Note: Incumbents and candidates for opposed races at the county level and the District 143 State Representative race have been asked to submit a short article regarding themself and their campaign. This week’s incumbent and candidate are competing for the office of Texas County Presiding Commissioner in the General Election on Tuesday, November 3,…
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