Coming 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…
Read MoreObituary – Shirley C. Lewis
Shirley Colleen Lewis was born on September 19, 1935, in Licking, Mo. to Glen and Louise (Lee) Leadford. She departed this life on February 22, 2021, at the age of 85, in Houston, Mo. Shirley was united in marriage to Darrell Lewis on December 10, 1955. She had three sons, Rick Dablemont and wife, Sharon,…
Read MoreIn honor of FFA Week
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor National FFA Week is celebrated this week, Feb. 20 – Feb. 27, by FFA chapters around the country, including our own Licking Future Farmers of America chapter. The weeklong tradition began in 1948 in recognition of George Washington’s example and legacy as a leader and farmer. Activities have been somewhat…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 25, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Don’t miss information on catch-and-keep trout fishing season, which begins March 1 at Missouri trout parks, including Montauk State Park. Rick Mansfield describes “Growing Up?” Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett tells the benefits of reading in Bookends from the Licking Library. The…
Read MoreNeed a little TLC?
By Shari Harris, Publisher TLC Alternative Health, located on south U.S. 63 at High Country Timber and Stone, opened in September 2020 to provide a local option for those seeking an alternative answer to illness. Tammy Barnes, ND, CAHP, CNHP, offers an analysis to find the issues, then works on those issues a layer at…
Read MoreTexas County Coroner 2020 Annual Report
By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater released her 2020 Annual Report. The county had 302 deaths and several goals set by the coroner for the year were accomplished. Out of the 302 cases, 143 involved those on hospice or living in nursing homes. The coroner responded to 68 scenes and transported 31…
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