Obituary – 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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Read MoreBuilding 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…
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