Leadership changes ahead for Texas County Memorial Hospital
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital board of trustees received a formal resignation from Wes Murray, chief executive officer of 18 years, during the hospital board meeting on Tuesday. Jan. 26. Murray is making plans to officially retire so he can spend more time with his wife Judy, and their family in the…
Read MoreWinter Wonderland
Three inches of snow fell Wednesday, Jan. 27 (as recorded at George O. White Nursery), turning the area into a winter wonderland. Road conditions were treacherous and area schools were cancelled Wednesday and Thursday.
Read MoreLicking sweeps Big Cat Classics
By Shari Harris, Publisher Both the Lady ‘Cats and the Wildcats brought home the Big Cat Classic trophies this year, defeating the Salem Tigers in the annual contests. The Lady ‘Cats faced Salem in Tiger Country Tuesday, and came away with a 56-52 victory and the trophy. Junior varsity also scored one in the win…
Read More2020 Fall 4-H State Shoot Awards
Texas County 4-H leadership held an area wide banquet and award presentation on Saturday, Jan. 23 at Cabool Second Baptist Church. This was a new strategy by ever-resilient Missourians to honor prizewinners from the 4-H Fall State Shoots, which were held virtually in 2020, depriving the participants of their normal award presentations. Individual shooters who…
Read MoreComing Events February 4, 2021
BOONE TOWNSHIP FISH FRY RESCHEDULED The Boone Township Board will host its annual fish fry at 1 p.m. at the township shed at 16245 Hwy. AF on Saturday, Feb. 13, INSTEAD OF Feb. 6. All resident families of the township are invited to attend. VFW BINGO RESUMES Bingo at the VFW Hall on Friday evenings…
Read MoreClassifieds: Feb. 4 – Feb. 10, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Seven-Person Yard Sale at Demi Grace Salon, 217 N. Grand, Houston, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. Friday, Feb. 5. H/41/1tc For Sale: For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature Has the Cure – Vol. 1-2. L/1/tfn For Sale: Need something to…
Read MoreCOVID Vaccine Clinic Friday in Texas County
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital is collaborating with the Texas County Health Department to hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this coming Friday, February 5. The event will be held inside the Community Building at the Texas County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. or while supplies last. The event is open…
Read MoreObituary – Michie J. Queen
On Sunday January 31, 2021, SSG (Retired) Michie Joe Queen passed away at his home in Licking, Missouri. He was an avid fisherman and his heart belonged to his family. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Karyl after 25 years of marriage. He is survived by his children, Michelle and Benjamin Whitkaer,…
Read MoreObituary – Dorothy M. Craig
Dorothy Marie Craig, 76, of Licking, Mo., passed on December 25, 2020, in Springfield, Mo. She was born July 25, 1944, in Sherrill Township, Texas County, Mo., to Charles (Mack) David McDonald and Hilda Elma (Poe) Lewis. She married Kenneth (Dale) Craig on September 20, 1958. Dorothy was preceded in death by her husband, Dale…
Read MoreObituary – Frank Kivett
Frank Kivett was born June 19, 1955, in Oceanside, Calif., and passed away January 30, 2021, in Beulah, Mo. Frank was met in Heaven by the heavenly hosts and his mother, Wilma; father, William; and brother, Lyle. He was born in the Camp Pendleton hospital in the same room and same bed as his sister…
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