In 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…
Read MoreNew Licking Municipal Judge
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…
Read MoreBasketball: 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…
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