Huff Farm honored as Century Farm
Brandi Richardson, Texas County Engagement Specialist, introduced Century Farm honors for the Ware-Huff Farm at Farmer’s Appreciation Day Saturday at the Texas County Fair. Missouri State Representative Bennie Cook read a proclamation from the Missouri House and presented it to the Huffs. The Ware-Huff Farm began on October 12, 1920, when William Sherman (W.S.) and…
Read MoreFarmer Appreciation Day at the Fair
The University of Missouri, the Missouri Cattlemen’s Association and Missouri Farm Bureau combined to present Farmer Appreciation Day Saturday at the Texas County Fair. MU Extension Texas County Engagement Specialist Brandi Richardson welcomed those attending and introduced the Extension faculty and staff present for the event. Janice Weddle presented 4-H awards. Both Joshiah Sutton and…
Read MoreCentennial Celebration of Statehood
New Director at Texas County Health Department
TCHD HOUSTON, Mo., – Angel Wells of Cabool became the new director at Texas County Health Department following the retirement of Jackie Smith at the end of July. The Texas County Health Department was started in August 1986, when the residents of the county passed a mill tax to support a health department. Smith had…
Read MoreNew faces at Licking R-VIII
The new school year, 2021 – 2022, also introduces new faculty at Licking R-VIII. Licking Elementary welcomes Julianna Thrasher, Elementary Principal; Kelly Black, Special Education; Hailee Buckland, first grade; Kerri Chafin, Music; Paige Frazier, fifth/sixth grade Language Arts; Katelyn Luttrell, first grade; and Alexis McLeod, first grade. New staff for the year is Maggie Cline,…
Read MoreKid’s Trout Tournament: A family affair
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor It was free fishing day for kids 15-years and under on Saturday at Montauk State Park, but all family members were enjoying the event. Parents who have been coming to Montauk State Park since they were young continue the tradition by bringing their kids and grandkids. Parents, grandparents, aunts,…
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Coming Events August 5, 2021
VFW BINGO SUSPENDED The Licking VFW has suspended Bingo August 6 due to COVID concerns. KISSIAR SUNFLOWER PATCH CANDLELIGHT VIGIL The Kissiar Sunflower Patch “Light Up the Patch” candlelight vigil will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, August 7. MISSOURI 2021 ICE CREAM SOCIAL Licking Downtown will host an Ice Cream Social from 5…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 5 – August 11, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: 230 Green Street, Licking. Friday-Sunday, Aug. 6-8. Name brand clothes, furniture, vehicles, lift chair. L/31/1tp Garage Sale: 7 a.m. Aug. 6 – 7, 16210 Horse Shoe Dr., off Mineral Drive, Houston. Housewares, tools, clothing, furniture. No early birds. H/15/1tp Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday, 1205 Orchard Grove, Houston. Flowers, carseat, humidifier,…
Read MoreObituary – Paden R. W. Friend
Paden Roy William Friend, age 33, son of Marilyn (Wiseman) Friend and Rusty Friend was born March 9, 1988, in Rolla, Mo. He passed away July 27, 2021, at his home in Evening Shade, Mo. Paden is preceded in death by his grandparents, Roy and Billie Wiseman, Russell and Beatrice Friend; and his father-in-law, Kirk…
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