Charges filed in Oregon County shooting
MSHP WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. On April 10, 2021, at approximately 5:15 a.m., a male subject entered the Snappy Mart Convenience Store in Koshkonong, Mo., and shot four people. One individual died at the scene and the remaining three have critical injuries. They were initially taken to Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, and then transferred to…
Read MoreObituary – Donald V. Chambers
Donald Vernon Chambers was born March 21, 1934, in Sherrill, Mo., to Frederick Percy Chambers and Elizabeth (Curly) Chambers. He passed away peacefully with his loving family at his side at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. on April 7, 2021. Donald married the love of his life, Lenora Belle Hadley on March 26, 1955, and…
Read MoreUpdated – Wade wins Alderman, School election nearly a tie
Licking Alderman Ward 1 incumbent Danny Wade retained his seat on the Board in the April 6 election. Mayor Keith Cantrell and Alderman Ward II Erin McConnell were uncontested. The Licking R-VIII School Board results gave credence to the statement, “your vote counts.” While incumbent Rawly Gorman had a decisive win with 256 votes…
Read MoreObituary – Larry R. Hill
Larry Ross Hill was born August 28, 1955, to Wilmer Ross Hill and Bettie Lou Patterson Hill at St. Louis, Mo. He passed on April 7, 2021, at his home in Houston, Mo. at the age of 65 years old, after a short illness. Larry married Diana Lynn Jones on January 15, 1994, in Houston,…
Read MoreObituary – Glen “Ross” Williams
Glen Ross Williams, age 81, of Licking, Mo., passed away April 5, 2021. Ross was born on March 11, 1940, at home in Mooney Hollow near Licking, Mo., to parents Alfred and Ada (Buckner) Williams. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ada (Buckner) Williams; brother, Juls Williams; sisters, Freda Hayes and…
Read MoreObituary – Michael R. Stevenson
Michael Ray Stevenson, age 59, was born September 9, 1961, in Houston, Mo., to Melvin and Barbara (Lay) Stevenson. He passed away on April 4, 2021, at his home in Licking, Mo. Mike attended Gospel Chapel Church of Christ with his family while growing up and was baptized in 1977. Mike spent a lot of…
Read MoreObituary – Thomas E. Lyons
Thomas Edward Lyons, age 56, son of Thomas and Carolyn (Sullins) Lyons, was born June 16, 1964, in Lynwood, Calif. Thomas went to be with the Lord on April 5, 2021. Thomas is preceded in death by his father, Thomas B. Lyons; paternal grandparents, Frances and Elnor (Burns) Lyons; maternal grandparents, James and Hallie (Mahan)…
Read MoreObituary – Ronald D. Ramsey
Ronald “Ron” Dale Ramsey, the son of Dale Ramsey and Maxine (Gish) Ramsey-Hall, was born November 17, 1959, at Flora, Ill. He went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 29, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo., making his age 61 years, 4 months, and 14 days. Ron attended Licking High School where…
Read More2021 Carry the Cross
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Area churches and individuals participated in the 2021 Carry the Cross, a global movement of believers who are not ashamed of the gospel of Jesus Christ, and who wish to physically and peacefully witness for him. The event took place on Good Friday, April 2, from 7 to 11 a.m.…
Read MoreIn this edition: April 8, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares the beauty, sentiment, political, international and journalistic aspects of “Cherry Trees.” Larry Dablemont talks fishing line, lures, baits and “Night Crawlers.” Licking Residential Care honors the February Employee of the Month, TCMH Licking Clinic’s Dr. Crase…
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