Obituary – Wilma “Dee” Wilson
Wilma Delories “Dee” Wilson, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, February 1, 2021, at the age of 81. She was born on February 8, 1939, in Phelps County, Mo., to the late Aulton Heavin and Mabel (Brown) Heavin. In addition to her parents; she was also preceded in death by her husband, Mervin Wilson,…
Read MoreObituary – Florie E. Lingo
Florie Elizabeth Lingo, age 88, of Plato, Mo., departed this earth February 2, 2021. She was born December 20, 1932, in Charleston, South Carolina to Luther and Helen (Couch) Robertson. She leaves behind her husband, Norman Lingo; two sons, Lewis, and Mark; a daughter, Dena; three grandchildren, Tracey, Denton and Bailey; and two great-grandsons, Brantley…
Read More2021 Homecoming Queen and King crowned
By Shari Harris, Publisher A full schedule of events was in store for those attending the Friday evening Licking v. Salem basketball game at Licking High School’s Sherman Hill Field House. The Homecoming coronation was held between action-packed junior varsity and varsity games, the cheer team performed at half time of the varsity game, and…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 4, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield discusses “Tracks,” those he made and those he observed, and Jessica Hildebrand shares the happenings at Licking Residential Care. Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett notes the importance of books and their power in our lives, along with updates on new…
Read MoreEnthusiasm for competition and the future
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “We want to be welders,” stated Denver Cully, Dalton Gale and Easton Ice enthusiastically after returning from the 11th Annual Welding Competition held at Missouri Welding Institute (MWI) on Thursday, Jan. 28, in Nevada, Mo. They already knew this prior to the competition; they are senior students in Mr. Van…
Read MoreLeadership 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…
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