Classifieds: Mar. 17 – Mar. 23, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: Best offer — two well-fed white roosters, new and used greenhouse supplies, Magic Chef microwave. Call 417-967-3143. H/47/tfp For Sale: “You’re the Coach: The Ultimate Football Game” at The Licking News. L/38/tfn For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature…
Read MoreObituary – Benjamin “Ben” Croft
Benjamin “Ben” Lee Croft, well known horseman, union painter and life-long resident of Evening Shade, Mo., unexpectedly went to be with the lord on March 12, 2022, at the age of 54, in Waynesville, Mo. He was in his element, among good friends and horses. Ben is survived by his wife, Amy Renee (Jenkins); one…
Read MoreProposition P
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Police Chief Pat Burton visited the Licking Senior Center on Thursday to answer questions from local residents about Proposition P. The proposition is for a one-half of one percent city sales tax on purchases made within the city, for which the funds generated will be used exclusively for the Licking…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 10, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield compares playing the guitar to life situations in “Pick it Apart,” saying “Pick ‘em one at a time, and fix ‘er.” Larry Dablemont shares a fishing trip to the Ozarks over 107 years ago in “The Little…
Read MoreWallace displays Army Value of Honor
By Shari Harris, Publisher On Thursday, March 3, Cole Wallace, a junior at Licking High School, was presented the Army Value Leadership Award for the value of Honor. His certificate reads, “Cole has demonstrated the Army Value of Honor through dedication to the teachers and students of Licking High School. Cole is a junior who…
Read MoreVehicle pursuit ends in arrest
Scott Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On the evening of March 4, Texas County deputies received a report of a person driving a green Ford Mustang that had fled from a Licking Police Department officer and later from Dent County sheriff’s deputies. Texas County deputies observed the Mustang near the intersection of Route AB and Route…
Read MoreSex offender arrest
By Scott Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On the evening of March 3, Texas County deputies received a report of an unregistered prior sex offender residing at a residence in the Bucyrus area. Deputies located Joseph Wilkinson working at a business in Houston. Wilkinson was taken into custody and transported to the sheriff’s office. During an…
Read MoreChili and hot dogs at MRFD
By Shari Harris, Publisher Montauk Rural Fire Department held a fundraiser Saturday evening to benefit the membership based organization. The volunteer department prepared chili and hot dogs, along with sides and desserts for supporters, and offered a raffle with a first prize of a turkey gun or $300. Board President Bill Hansen thanked the volunteer…
Read More“Rooted in Faith”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Assembly of God Women’s Ministry hosted an inter-denominational, community Ladies Night Out on Friday. Approximately 150 ladies of all ages enjoyed an evening of dinner, a cooking contest, prizes, and an inspirational message by Tara Anders, a missionary with the Assembly of God World Missions. Prayer and dinner…
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