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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “We are a furniture store that also carries appliances, electronics and home décor,” says Kassi Ramsey of her business, Right Away Rent-to-Own. Centrally located in Licking, Right Away Rent-to-Own is convenient and carries many items necessary to set up housekeeping or to replace outdated or non-functioning furniture and appliances. Local…
Read MorePlans continue for Junk Derby
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown, Inc., met Thursday, March 4, at The Licking News office for their regular meeting. The Junk Derby is the next fundraiser planned. The vendor sheets are prepared and vendors have begun to sign up already. Several food trucks have joined the event. The Licking Downtown, Inc., Facebook post about…
Read MoreCCW/ATV Permit Office
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. HOUSTON, Mo. – The Sheriff’s Office concealed weapons permits and ATV permits office will be open on Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The normal office hours are Monday – Friday. This is an effort to help accommodate people who are not able…
Read MoreComing Events March 11, 2021
AUCTION & CHILI DINNER A fundraiser Chili Dinner will be held to benefit County Crossroads Custom Cabinetry at 4 p.m. followed by an auction at 5 p.m., at the VFW on Saturday, March 13. Proceeds will help recovery after the structural fire in February. Everyone welcome. ST. PATRICK’S DAY CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE The St.…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 11 – March 17, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Indoor Estate Sale: 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday – Sunday, March 13 – 14, 921 W. Chestnut, Houston. Furniture, books, games, jewelry, appliances, tools, software, baby clothes, dishes, antiques, collectibles. H/46/1tp For Sale: Hay For Sale: 4 x 5 net wrapped in barn. Licking. 573-578-7210. L/10/1tc For Sale: International 1190 mower-conditioner, 7…
Read MoreObituary – Kenneth W. Overman
Kenneth William Overman, 61, passed away February 5, 2021, in Licking, Mo. Kenneth was born May 16, 1959, in Agana Heights, Guam. Kenneth is survived by his three children, Kenneth Overman II, Rebecca Overman and Samathia Lewis; mother, Martha Overman; two brothers, Robert Overman and Glenn Overman; and three grandchildren, Alannah Overman, Jamie Lewis and…
Read MoreObituary – Oscar L. “Sonny” Smith
Oscar L. “Sonny” Smith, age 80, son of Oscar and Emma (Myers) Smith, was born June 25, 1940, in Bucyrus, Mo. He passed away March 6, 2021, at Cox South in Springfield. Sonny grew up in Bucyrus, working with his family’s business, farm and sawmill. He hauled pine logs for years. He attended Plum Valley…
Read MoreOpening day a success
By Shari Harris, Publisher It was a chilly start to the opening day of the 2021 catch-and-keep trout season at Montauk State Park. Trout season opened on schedule, in much the same way as it has for years, giving even more reason to celebrate opening day after a year when so many things were…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 4, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield is “Sowing Seeds,” and the residents at Licking Residential Care have a busy March planned. “A reader is gonna read,” says Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett, and she shares the new selections at the Licking Library in her weekly column…
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