TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital has received reports from area community members that scammers are actively placing phone calls that display the hospital and clinic names and phone numbers. According to Alison Clayton, TCMH Information Systems director, the scammers are using a tactic called “neighbor spoofing” that falsifies caller ID information in…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Fourth Annual Prayer Walk for Licking R-VIII schools was held Monday evening, August 23, at Licking Elementary. Billie Krewson began the Prayer Walk with a devotional from Philippians 4. Some of the comments made by participants included, “Let’s make love evident;” “We’ll be praying for you daily;” and “God’s presence…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield recognizes those who work hard in “No Job Too Small.” Larry Dablemont discusses migration and hunting, changes in habitat, weather and seasons, and says “Changes Needed.” The Old Timer shares “Out of This Life.” Weird noises at…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Police Department held a range training session August 20. The ongoing training sessions by the police department shows the dedication of Chief Pat Burton and all of the local law enforcement, including reserve officers, in the protection of the citizens and the community at large. This type of…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On August 26, 2021, Texas County Deputies were driving on Y Highway in the Clear Springs area and observed a suspicious subject near a cellular telephone tower. Deputies attempted to contact the subject, who was later identified as Nathan Rodman. As deputies approached Rodman he was sitting…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On August 25, 2021, Texas County Deputies were dispatched to a residence on AC Highway in the Elk Creek area for a person attempting to steal a tractor. As deputies responded to the area a female was observed walking on the highway. Deputies detained Candace Chilton-Gatten for…

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  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The monarch population was increased by over 53 counted butterflies this year, and Tom and Brenda Habina, with daughter Angela Carte, are still counting. Brenda happily shared, “It’s been three years since we’ve released over 50.” While the monarch population has experienced a huge decline in the last 20…