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VFW BINGO SUSPENDED The Licking VFW has suspended Bingo August 13 due to COVID concerns. STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. in Licking on Thursday, August 19. TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING The Texas County Democratic Central Committee meeting will be held at 6 p.m., in…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 12 – August 18, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Friday & Saturday, August 13-14, 7 a.m. – 1 p.m. 18260 Buckner Road, Licking. L/32/1tp Yard Sale: Thursday – Saturday, August 12-14, 9 a.m. – ? 108 College Ave. at The Store. Lots of baby girl clothes 0-18 mo., boys size 10-14, women’s small – 3XL, juniors jeans 0-7, dishes, Vera…
Read MoreObituary – Sherryn L. Postlewait
Sherryn Luella (Hickcox) Postlewait, age 64, was born August 7, 1956, in Kansas City, Kan., to Wilma Ellifrits and Ray Hickcox. She died August 5, 2021, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo., after a brief, but fiercely fought battle with pancreatic cancer. She is preceded in death by her mother, Wilma Hickcox; her father,…
Read MoreDrug Arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On the evening of August 7, 2021, a Texas County Deputy patrolling E Highway north of Houston observed a black Dodge truck commit several traffic violations. After following the vehicle and observing its operation, the deputy initiated a traffic stop. The driver was identified as Michael…
Read MoreObituary – Margaret M. Peterson
Margaret Mary Peterson, 57, of Licking, passed away Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at home. Born August 13, 1963, in St. Louis, Mo. to Robert and Dorothy Wind. Margie is preceded in death by her father, Robert Wind; and one brother, Norman Wind. She is survived by her loving husband, Peter Peterson; her mother, Dorothy Wind;…
Read MoreLots of winners at the Fair
The muggy, hot days of the last week of July didn’t deter fair exhibitors at this year’s Texas County Fair. From livestock to art, crafts and produce, exhibitors showcased their talents for the county to see. All of the exhibitors worked hard to be fair-ready, and all should be commended for their work, not just…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 5, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield explains the difference between “Facebook Friends and Fish Friends.” Larry Dablemont now does a different kind of cooking in “Shore Lunch,” and gives the details for an up-coming speaking event. Museum Muses invites you to a reception…
Read MoreLick Mo’ Ice Cream Bicentennial Celebration
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A statewide celebration will take place on August 10 in honor of Missouri’s 200th anniversary of statehood, August 10, 1821 – August 10, 2021. Licking will be participating with a Lick Mo Ice Cream Social from 5 – 7 p.m. at the historic Licking Mill. The community is encouraged to…
Read MoreSex Crime Investigation
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On July 30, 2021, Texas County Deputies were dispatched to assist an investigator with the Missouri Department of Social Services Children’s Division for a report of child molestation in the Mountain Grove area. A juvenile victim had disclosed allegations of sexual contact with an adult leading to…
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