Obituary – Wilbert H. Neal
Wilbert was one of 10 children of Herman Louis and Mertle (Merchant) Neal. He was born on December 10, 1936, at his home in Upton, Mo. He died at his home in Bucyrus, Mo. on October 30, 2021. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his brothers Dale Neal, Darrell Neal and Alban…
Read MoreObituary – Lloyd D. Cotton
Lloyd Dean Cotton, age 92, of Licking, Mo., passed away at home October 29, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Cotton was born in Licking, on April 19, 1929, and grew up in the area, the eldest of four children. Lloyd attended Licking schools and worked on farms and in the Fort Leonard…
Read MoreObituary – Carl E. McCay
As Carl would say, “Greetings and hallucinations”. Carl was born July 20, 1931, in Apache, Okla., to Oney and Lucille (Wagner) McCay. He passed from this life on October 28, 2021, in his home in Salem, Mo., at the age of 90 years. Survivors include his daughter, Peggy VanKirk of Salem; daughter-in-law, Jodie Jump of…
Read MorePeggy Seyler named interim county clerk
The Licking News It was announced last week that Texas County Clerk Laura Crowley had resigned her position, citing health reasons. Thursday the Texas County Commission named Peggy Seyler the interim county clerk. Seyler has long-term experience in the clerk’s office. “I appreciate the kind words I’ve received after being appointed interim county clerk. I…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 28, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares the many aspects of “Fall Harvest,” and how it has changed for him over the years. Larry Dablemont describes “An Underwater World” and the shoals that shared it. The winners of the Miss Texas County/Miss Southern…
Read MoreUnited Community Help Center shines
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreOne Veteran’s story
Everyone has a story, and so in honor of Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, four of our Vietnam Veterans have willingly shared their military service stories. They almost “tag teamed” in their service in Vietnam, beginning in 1965 through 1971. Harry Brevoort’s story, as told to Christy Porter, Managing Editor. Harry “Fly Boy” Brevoort served in…
Read MoreLaw enforcement visits young students
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Read MoreHaunting in the Montauk Mill
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Apparitions from days gone by appeared at the Montauk Mill at Montauk State Park Saturday afternoon, with host Park Ranger David Guthrie. The historical figures interacted with and answered questions for visitors to the mill. Reminisces and history were shared by a CCC camp worker who had helped with construction,…
Read MoreCrafts, Fun and Fellowship at LUMC Fall Fest
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