Classifieds: Jan. 28 – Feb. 3, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: Used Reznor waste oil furnace. Licking. 573-578-7210. L/2/3tc For Sale: Pre-owned tires — passenger and light truck — largest selection in the area. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/39/2tc For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature Has the Cure –…
Read MoreObituary – Amanda E.W. Clouse
Amanda E.W. Clouse, age 61, of Licking, passed away January 17, 2021, at Seville Care Center in Salem, Mo. Mandy was born on June 16, 1959, in Moseley, England UK to Tony and Ann Steedman. Mandy married Robert D. Clouse on April 4, 1981, in Brackley, England. Mandy is survived by her spouse, Robert Clouse,…
Read MoreObituary – Peggy A. Sanders
Peggy Ann Sanders, age 78, passed away January 18, 2021, after a brief stay at Autumn Oaks Nursing Home, Mtn. Grove, Mo. She was born September 11, 1942, in Norfork, Ark. to Theodore and Nora (Lucy) Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Ivan Sanders, on February 7, 2011; and four…
Read MoreObituary – Debra A. Clover
Debra Ann Clover, age 64, of Billings, Mo., entered into rest suddenly January 18, 2021, at her home. She was born August 25, 1956, in Rich Hill, Mo., to Noble Aaron and Fern Helen (Lawrence) King. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three sisters, Donna Dorner, Joyce Douglas and Grace Black.…
Read MoreHistory stitched by Class of 2027
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A hands-on experience of multi-dimensional learning of history has begun with Licking R-VIII sixth grade students in Michelle Meizler’s social studies class. The graduating class of 2027 is currently studying the Civil War in their classroom setting. They are taking the lessons a step further by stitching a piece of…
Read MoreIn this edition: January 21, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield explains why “It’s all in the details!” Cindy at the library shares a good way to spend a cold, winter day, and updates us on the newest large print books that are available in Bookends. Learn about…
Read MoreMultiple warrants lead to arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey HOUSTON, Mo. – On January 13, 2021, Texas County Deputies went to a residence on Morton Road in the Houston area to search for Ronald Fleming. Fleming was wanted on multiple felony arrest warrants from Texas County. A female subject answered the door allowing deputies to enter the residence and…
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Gov. Parson sworn in as 57th Governor of Missouri
Michael L. Parson, Office of Governor JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, Governor Michael L. Parson was sworn in to a full term as 57th Governor of the State of Missouri at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration. Gov. Parson’s career in public service began with six years in the United States Army and over…
Read MoreWe’re all in this together: Blood Drive
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Parish Hall on Monday, Feb. 1. The need for blood does not stop due to a pandemic. All donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from antibody-positive donations may help current coronavirus…
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