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State Symbols of Missouri
The State American Folk Dance is the square dance. The State Animal is the Missouri mule. The State Bird is the native bluebird, considered a symbol of happiness. The State Floral Emblem is the white hawthorn blossom. The State Fossil is the crinoid, a mineralization of the animal “sea lily.” The State Insect is…
Read MoreGet help navigating resources for addiction and mental health
Texas County Health Dept. According to the Mental Health Foundation in 2021 over 10 million people in the United States have more than one addiction and mental health disorder, yet 46 percent would not know where to get mental healthcare. This is just one of the many resources Community Navigator Cheryl Thurman provides for anyone…
Read MoreK of C Council 12650 receives top award
Submitted Missouri Knights of Columbus St. Gabriel Council 12650, operating in Houston, Licking and Roby, was awarded the Distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top award for local councils. This is the fourth time Council 12650 has received this award. There are 278 active councils in Missouri; this year only 19 councils received this…
Read MoreA new school year begins
Area schools will open their doors for the beginning of a new school year next week. Licking R-VIII’s first day of school will be Wednesday, August 25. Beginning classes on Monday, August 23, are Raymondville R-VII, Success R-VI and Houston R-1. Tuesday, August 24, is the start date for Phelps County R-III. A new, shortened…
Read MoreLicking School Board
Prior to the regularly scheduled board meeting Monday, August 9, the Licking R-VIII School District Public Tax Hearing took place. The Board continued the operating levy at $2.75/$100 assessed valuation. Supt. Cristina Wright reviewed financials with the Board. Repairs included sealing, stripes and pothole repairs on parking lots. The Board approved the consent agenda. Dr.…
Read MoreComing Events August 19, 2021
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, August 19. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN PARTY MEETING The Texas County Republican Party meeting will be held at 7 p.m., at the Lions Club, north of Houston on Hwy. 63, on Thursday, August 19. Potluck will be at 6…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 19 – August 25, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: Saturday Aug. 21, 8-4. Wilson residence, 14270 Buffalo Rd, Licking. Hwy 32, turn on N Hwy, then turn on AT Hwy, first gravel road on the right. L/33/1tp Garage Sale: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday – Friday; 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 26 – 28, 1013 Chestnut St.,…
Read MoreUPDATE – FLW missing soldier found deceased
UPDATE Public Affairs Office FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (August 19, 2021) It is with deep sorrow that we inform the Fort Leonard Wood community that our missing Soldier, Specialist Joshua Morrison, 21, a bridge crew member from 50th Multi-Role Bridge Company, 5th Engineer Battalion, has been found deceased. The Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and…
Read MoreObituary – Nancy L. Saylor
Nancy Lee Saylor, 81, of Licking, passed away August 13, 2021, at Houston House. Born on February 3, 1940, in Oildale, Calif., Nancy was the daughter of Harry Nolan and Mary Lena (Henry) Saylor. Nancy is survived by her daughters, Anna Marie Chapman and Cynthia Lynn Lindsay; sons, Yancy Lee Grinstead and Ray Bradley; sister,…
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