U.S. Route 63 in Texas County reduced for bridge maintenance
MoDOT WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. – U.S. Route 63 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. The bridge over Hog Creek is located between Hogan Road and Hog Creek Road south of Houston, Mo. Weather permitting; work will take place Wednesday, Jan. 12 from…
Read MoreObituary – William “Bill” Floyd
William Joseph Floyd, “Bill” or “Billy Joe” was born December 26, 1948, at Montauk, Mo., to Udolph & Maxine (Landwehr) Floyd. He passed away January 7, 2022, at 73 years of age. In 1957 or ’58, he was baptized at the First Southern Baptist Church in California. As a young boy, Bill moved around to…
Read MoreObituary – Alan M. Rodts
Alan Michael Rodts, age 58, originally of Mishawaka, Ind., passed in peace in the early hours of January 5, 2022, surrounded by family. “Al,” as he was known to most, was born January 12, 1963, to Minniedell (Vollmer) and Alfred Rodts, and attended LaVille High School before serving in the U.S. Army for 20-plus years.…
Read MoreObituary – 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…
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