Building a stronger Missouri Extension Council
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The University of Missouri Extension Council held their annual meeting on Thursday evening at the Lone Star Plaza Annex Community Room in Houston. While many of their meetings and classes have been held via Zoom during the pandemic, this meeting included the swearing in of newly elected council members…
Read MoreNewspapers in Education week
By Shari Harris, Publisher March 1-5 is Newspapers in Education week. The Licking News partners with Town & Country Bank and Progressive Ozark Bank to bring the Newspapers in Education program to local schools. The Licking third grade classes and the Phelps County R-III third grade class receive free newspapers for each student thanks to…
Read MoreHospital offers free colon cancer screening
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – The American Cancer Society designates the month of March as colorectal cancer awareness month. In observance of colorectal cancer awareness month, Texas County Memorial Hospital is offering free colorectal cancer screenings for one week beginning the third week of March. Area residents may contact TCMH for a free colon cancer screening…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats finish second in Districts
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady Wildcats entered the semifinal round of districts after a first round bye, facing Texas County rival Cabool. Cabool scored first, but the 0-2 score was the only lead they enjoyed during the game. Winter Murray’s three-point shot put the Lady ‘Cats up 3-2 and they never looked…
Read MoreBasketball All-District Teams
All-District Boys Team The 2021 All- District Boys Team for Class 3, District 9 was named last week. Two Licking players earned spots on the team. Wilson Murray, senior, Licking Bryce Corley, senior, Licking Chase Cottrell, senior, Steelville Landon Mabe, sophomore, Steelville Johnny Brice, sophomore, Steelville CJ Thiltgen, junior, Dixon Will Shelton, senior, Dixon Clayton…
Read MoreComing Events March 4, 2021
LRVFD CHILI SUPPER The Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department will host a Chili Supper 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., or while the food lasts, at the Fox Fire Station on Saturday, March 6. Chili or vegetable soup and the fixings, dessert, and drinks are included. In town delivery is planned to be available. There will…
Read MoreObituary – Dewey “Ken” Breckenridge
Dewey Kenneth Breckenridge went to his heavenly home on February 28, 2021, after living a full and blessed life on this earth for 89 years. He is lovingly remembered by Bonnie, his wife of 69 years; daughter, Beverly Williams and her husband, Dean; son, Mark; 2 brothers, Carlon and Gale; 3 sisters, Emma Brasher, Ida…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 4 – March 10, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: Bedroom set, long dresser with mirror, solid oak queen size bed; small entertainment center, two small tables, floral ottoman, four metal wall decorations, 417-967-0913. H/45/1tp For Sale: All sizes of passenger and light truck tires and lawn mower tires and tubes. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/45/2tc GENERAC Standby…
Read MoreObituary – Leona Mae Pittman
Leona Mae Pittman was born in Ellis Prairie, Mo., on December 27, 1932, to Kelsie Salyer and Gladys (Achens) Salyer. She passed away at the Houston House on March 1, 2021, after the slow deterioration of her health due to Alzheimer’s Disease. Mae lived most all her life in the Houston area, except for a…
Read MoreObituary – David W. Pound
David Wayne Pound passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Edgar Springs, Mo., on February 22, 2021, at the age of 64 of bile duct cancer. David was born on April 1, 1956, in St. Louis, to Richard Pound and Patricia (Rice) Arrow. David was married to Colene M. Curnutt…
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