Basketball: Murray recognized for accomplishments
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Wildcats met the Mountain Grove Panthers Tuesday, Jan. 12, in what has become a traditionally close and hard-fought game. Junior Varsity began the evening, but fell to the Panthers, 68-75. LHS Principal Jarad Rinne called Coach Jess Ross and senior Wilson Murray to center court, before the warm-ups for…
Read MoreComing Events January 21, 2021
VFW BINGO CANCELLED Bingo at the VFW Hall on Friday evenings has been suspended until at least Friday, Feb. 5., due to COVID-19. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICAN’S MEETING The Texas County Republican’s meeting will be held at 7 p.m. at Houston Lions Club, north of Houston off Hwy 63 on Thursday, Jan. 21. Potluck at 6…
Read MoreClassifieds: Jan. 21 – Jan. 27, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: Used Reznor waste oil furnace. Licking. 573-578-7210. L/2/1tc 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 – Sharon J. Henry
Sharon Jeanell Henry, 91, of Raymondville, passed away January 18, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo. Sharon was born on January 8, 1930, in Iowa City, Iowa; the daughter of William and Tressie Good. Sharon was raised in McGregor, Iowa. She was adopted by William and Tressie Good when she was six and moved…
Read MorePatriotism then and now
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor An ongoing VFW tradition since 1947 continued this 2020 – 2021 academic school year with the Voice of Democracy and the Patriot’s Pen contests, albeit without the traditional banquet. Licking Memorial VFW Post 6337 invited area students from Licking, Raymondville, Houston, Success and Plato to participate in the Voice of…
Read MoreIn this edition: January 14, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Old Timer remembers “Fun and games;” we’re including one that you with others can play in the snow, and Rick Mansfield weathers through a snowy day. Cindy updates us on the newest children’s books that are available at…
Read MoreSchool Board shown appreciation
Swearing in of Texas County elected officials
Staff receives thanks
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital staff received gratitude and appreciation from an area patient and his family for the vital role they played in helping to save his life. Shain Zundel of Mtn. Grove, his wife Tessa, and their five children were able to spend the holidays together as a family, thanks…
Read MoreProgressive Ozark Bank names Stuart Pryor as President & CEO
Progressive Ozark Bank recently announced Stuart Pryor as President and CEO, succeeding Kara Huitt who retired from the post in late December 2020 after 17 years with the company. Pryor is a Salem native enjoying more than 19 years with the local, community bank. His experience ranges from his first part-time post during college to…
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