Local civilian nurse works with U.S. military in Germany
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor When Germany was in need of nurses, Rhonda Mitchell accepted the call. She is a civilian nurse at Kleber Health Clinic in Landstuhl, Germany. The clinic works with the U.S. military stationed in Germany. Prior to taking the position at Kleber Health Clinic in 2018, Mitchell was employed at GLWACH…
Read MoreStealing investigation
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On January 17, 2021, Texas County Deputies responded to residence on E Highway for a theft report involving a car battery. During the investigation information was developed that a suspect might be at a residence in Licking. Deputies along with an officer from the Licking Police Department went to a…
Read MoreMarch hearing scheduled for Clark’s mental capacity
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Jan. 19, 2021, hearing for Kenneth Clark has been continued/rescheduled to March 26, 2021, at which time the Circuit Court will hear motions regarding Kenneth Clark’s mental capacity to stand trial. If the court finds him not competent to stand trial, he will be detained until such time he is…
Read MoreBasketball – Tournament week for Wildcat teams
By Shari Harris, Publisher Three Wildcat teams were busy with tournaments last week. Both the Varsity and Junior Varsity Lady ‘Cats played in the Logan-Rogersville Varsity and Junior Varsity Tournaments, and the Varsity Wildcats played in the St. James Tournament. The formats of the tournaments were changed to round robin due to teams dropping out…
Read MoreComing Events January 28, 2021
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE An American Red Cross Blood Drive will be held from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church Parish Hall on Monday, Feb. 1. Please call 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter: LICKING to schedule an appointment. All donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma…
Read MoreClassifieds: 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…
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