Obituary – Donald E. Richards
Donald Eugene Richards, of Licking, Mo., passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at the age of 85. He was born on March 17, 1936, in Bonnie, Ill., to the late William Allen Richards and the late Lula Mae (Compton) Richards. Donald married Elva Ruth Holladay. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death…
Read MoreObituary – Darrin L. Hayes
Darrin Lee Hayes was born February 11, 1971, in Houston, Mo., to Ray Raymond and Sylvia (Brannam) Hayes. He entered in to rest January 4, 2022, at Texas County Memorial Hospital at the age of 50 years, 10 months and 24 days. Darrin grew up in Houston, and graduated from Houston High School with the…
Read MoreObituary – Gary L. Sullins
Gary Leroy Sullins, born October 9, 1952, fabricated an extraordinary life within the 69 years he had on this earth. He was brought into this world by his father Leburn Sullins and mother Hellen Sullins in Kansas City, Mo. Gary began his life with Christ at a young age when he was baptized in the…
Read MoreObituary – Rosemary Jackson
Rosemary Jackson, the daughter of Ray and Agnes (Vandevort) Smith, was born March 18, 1957, in Houston, Mo. She passed away January 4, 2022, at her home in Raymondville, Mo., at the age of 64. She was united in marriage to Henry Albert Jackson on November 8, 1976, and 3 children were born to this…
Read MoreIn this edition: January 6, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reflects on the previous year and his New Year’s resolutions. Larry Dablemont shares “January Flowers,” his thoughts on global warming and announces the discontinuation of his publications, but not his columns. Licking Residential Care announces Janet Wofford…
Read More2021 Year in Review July – December
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor July – Independence Day was celebrated the afternoon and evening of July 4th. Many activities were held at Deer Lick Park and a parade traveled down Main Street. The day culminated with fireworks at the park. Neighboring Edgar Springs held a “Let Freedom Ring” celebration. Malachi Antle and Cole Wallace…
Read More“Beyond the Voice of 9-1-1 Dispatch”
By Shari Harris, Publisher When Terra Culley became a part-time dispatcher nearly 24 years ago, she had no idea it would lead to her penning monthly newspaper columns that now have been compiled into a book. November 29 was the release date for “Beyond the Voice of 9-1-1 Dispatch.” It is a collection of some…
Read MoreMissouri legislative leaders release proposed congressional district map
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Last Thursday the respective chairs of the Missouri House Special Committee on Redistricting and Senate Select Committee on Redistricting jointly released their proposed changes to Missouri’s congressional district map. The map, which is treated as a legislative bill, was filed as HB 2117 by Rep. Dan Shaul, R-Imperial. The proposed…
Read MoreCDC updates recommended isolation and quarantine period
CDC Given what we currently know about COVID-19 and the Omicron variant, CDC is shortening the recommended time for isolation for the public. People with COVID-19 should isolate for five days and if they are asymptomatic or their symptoms are resolving (without fever for 24 hours) follow that by five days of wearing a mask…
Read MoreCOVID-19 related State of Emergency expires
Gov. Mike Parson, Office of Communications JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Governor Mike Parson announced that Missouri’s COVID-19 related State of Emergency expired on December 31, 2021 and will not be renewed. Governor Parson first issued an Executive Order (EO) declaring a State of Emergency existed due to COVID-19 on March 13, 2020. “Thanks to the…
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