Obituary – Kenneth E. Morton
Kenneth Ervin Morton, age 74, son of Ervin and Elnona (Longwell) Morton, was born July 5, 1947, in Willow Springs, Mo. He passed away January 14, 2022, in Houston, Mo. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Melvadeen. He is survived by his daughter, Melanie and her husband, Tim Erbschloe. Kenneth…
Read MoreObituary – George Eugene Maggard
George Eugene Maggard, 80, passed away Monday, January 3, 2022, in Rolla, Mo. He was born April 9, 1941, in Grand Junction, Colo., to Gaylord Eugene “Buck” and Parazida Loreen Purcell Maggard. Eugene was united in marriage to the love of his life, Eleanor Lee Thomas on February 18, 1967, in Catonsville, Md., and to…
Read MoreObituary – Marcus E. Maggard
Marcus Eugene Maggard, 50, of Salem, Mo., passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, in Columbia, Mo. He was born on September 17, 1971, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late George Eugene Maggard and Eleanor Lee (Thomas) Maggard. Marcus grew up in Salem, and graduated Salem High School in 1989. He worked in the family…
Read MoreObituary – Fredrick Blankenship
Fredrick Blankenship, 83, passed away January 15, 2022. He was the son of James Calvin Blankenship and Agnes Rachel Lawson “Skidmore” Blankenship, and was born March 27, 1938, at Success, Mo. Due to the death of his mother at a very young age, he was raised by his maternal aunt Martha “Lawson” Blankenship and her…
Read MoreObituary – Carl E. Nevills, Sr.
Carl Eugene Nevills, Sr., most people called him “Pops,” age 93, son of Nicholas and Velma (Smith) Nevills, was born November 16, 1928, in Lonedell, Mo. He passed away January 1, 2022, in his home in Licking, Mo. He was preceded in death by his wife, his parents, one son and a son-in-law. He is…
Read MoreLicking’s first snowfall of 2022
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The first snowfall of 2022 was beautiful to watch as the light flakes tumbled from the skies beginning between 5 and 6 a.m. on Thursday morning in the Licking area. It continued to snow throughout the day and resulted in weather related school dismissals on Thursday and Friday following the…
Read MoreEighth annual Law Enforcement Appreciation Luncheon
Licking R-VIII School Board honored
By Supt. Cristina Wright Each year during the month of January, Licking R-VIII School District, along with school districts across the state honor the countless contributions of these locally elected advocates for Missouri schoolchildren and public schools. Licking R-VIII School District’s School Board Members serve in one of the most important roles in our society…
Read MoreLife in prison for 2019 Texas County murder
By Shari Harris, Publisher Michael A. Nugent, 24, was sentenced on Friday, January 4, to life in prison without possibility of parole. Nugent was convicted of first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action in October, 2021, for the shooting death of Crue D. Ridenoure of Willow Springs. On Oct. 10, 2019,…
Read MoreThe demise of the refrigerator
The Licking Senior Center is a community-based effort that provides nutritional substance and socialization for our many senior citizens, as well as other members of our community. This includes delivery of meals to those who are unable to join patrons at the center. “We always appreciate those who volunteer and the many donations that we…
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