Obituary – Linda S. West
Linda Sue (Matchell) West, age 72, daughter of the late George Thomas Matchell and Elsie Mae (Beck) Matchell was born December 4, 1948, in St Louis, Mo. She passed away June 8, 2021, at her home in Houston, Mo. Linda is preceded in death by her parents, and one brother, Steve Matchell of Licking. She…
Read MoreObituary – Barbara J. Eckert
Barbara J. Eckert was born January 23, 1944, in Marshfield, Mo., to the late Frank Fisher and Ellen Richardson. She departed this life on June 7, 2021, at Seville Care Center in Salem, Mo., at the age of 77. Barbara enjoyed spending time with family and friends, feeding the squirrels and spoiling her grandchildren. Barbara…
Read MoreRodeo returns to Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher The 36th Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo was blessed with good weather and great attendance. The move from a PRCA rodeo to an MRCA/URA event did not appear to impact the quality of the show, with long-time Licking Rodeo announcer Chris Pyle returning and with PRCA rodeo clown Hollywood…
Read MoreIn this edition: June 10, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Read about the humor in a trip north for Rick Mansfield’s uncle when he becomes a “Potato Listener,” and Larry Dablemont explains possible new-old ways of fishing in “Jar-Fishing.” The Store opens under new management. Museum Muses expresses congratulations…
Read More“Back in the Saddle Again”
Photos by Christy Porter & Shari Harris Photos by Christy Porter & Shari Harris
Read MoreClassic cars, bikes and music
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The fourth annual Kingtown Cruise In was held on Saturday by coordinators Dennis King and Doug Hebblethwaite at King’s Kingtown shop. The cruise in is held in memory of Danny Hebblethwaite, who was Doug Hebblethwaite’s father and King’s uncle. It was estimated that approximately 200 vintage cars and trucks…
Read MoreT & C Bank shows appreciation
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Town & Country Bank Licking Branch celebrated Customer Appreciation Day on Friday. Customers were treated to delicious hamburgers, hot dogs, chips, oatmeal cakes and beverages. T&C Bank and T&C Insurance employees served over 480 hamburgers and 256 hot dogs to customers throughout lunchtime. Flipping the hamburgers and turning the…
Read MoreHouston man fatally stabbed
Officers from the Houston Police Department, the Texas County Sheriff’s Department and medical personnel responded to a report of a man stabbed at 1:07 a.m. on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. When they arrived at the residence in the 300 block of Broadway Street in Houston, officers found 30-year-old Billy J. Hayes, Jr., of Houston, deceased…
Read MoreSummer Food Program
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Assembly of God is hosting the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) that ensures Texas County children ages 1 – 17 are provided healthy meals throughout the summer months. Beginning Friday, June 4, Licking Assembly of God is offering a weekly supply (seven breakfasts, seven lunch/dinners and one gallon…
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