Coming Events: October 1, 2026
ROSE HOLLAND TROUT DERBY The 63rd Annual Rose Holland Trout Derby, an American Heart Association Fund Raiser, will be held Friday, Saturday and Sunday, October 2-4, at Montauk State Park. A Cruise-In will be held Friday evening, with the derby beginning Saturday morning. Prizes are handed out at noon on Sunday. MRFD HAM & BEANS…
Read MoreClassifieds: October 1-7, 2026
Yard Sale: 3 Family Yard Sale: Thursday – Saturday, 16695 Amber Dr., Clothes, collectables, household and tools. H/24/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – Mike Snyder’s guidebook, “Foraging Mushrooms of the Ozarks,” and titles from other local and regional authors David Mares, Marie Lasater, Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy…
Read MoreObituary – Larry K. Van Deusen
Larry Keith Van Deusen, 83, passed away on September 23, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him dearly. Larry was born on January 30, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, to George William Van Deusen and Thelma Bailie. He grew up in Texas County and spent most of his life…
Read MoreObituary – Gerald L. Koogler
Gerald Leon Koogler, 85, of Licking, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 23, 1941, in Shannon County, Missouri, to Marvin and Goldia Koogler. On May 6, 1961, Gerald married his high school sweetheart, Jeannette Emory, and together they built a life centered…
Read MoreCommunity supports a hot Licking Fall Festival
Licking Downtown Inc. held their annual Fall Festival on Saturday, September 19, at the Historic Licking Mill. A very hot Missouri September held on through the weekend, however, and activities were moved from afternoon times to cooler morning slots, with all heading for cooler locations by 2 p.m. The community did show up to support…
Read MoreFire Department hosts Open House
The Licking Fire Department hosted an Open House Saturday at the Fox Fire Station and Community Room. Information tables were set up for the Texas County Health Department, the Texas County Emergency Response Team, Air Evac helicopters and the Auxiliary. Rural fire dues could also be paid that day. In addition, several activities for children…
Read MoreTruck and tractor pulling fever
R&S Track hosted their fall FFA Truck & Tractor Pull Saturday in Licking. The co-sanctioned MMTTPA and SMTTPA pull was well attended with both pullers and fans. The FFA fundraiser featured volunteer FFA Chapter members assisting with parking and at other locations, and a number of other volunteers at the cookshack and other places helping…
Read MoreEight community members graduate FEMA CERT Basic Training
Travis Maddox, TCERT Director HOUSTON, Mo. — The Texas County Emergency Response Team (TCERT) announced the graduation of eight community members from its FEMA-authorized Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Basic Training course. The 24-hour classroom program prepares civilians to support their neighbors when professional responders are delayed or overwhelmed. Graduates completed instruction in disaster response,…
Read MoreComing Events: September 24, 2026
ST. JOHN CATHOLIC CHURCH FISH FRY A Fish Fry will be held at St. John Catholic Church from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, September 25. Fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, dessert and drink will be served. UNITED JOY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The Texas County Baptist Association will host a United Joy Women’s Conference at First…
Read MoreClassifieds: September 24 – 29, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – Mike Snyder’s guidebook, “Foraging Mushrooms of the Ozarks,” and titles from other local and regional authors David Mares, Marie Lasater, Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, Linda Vestal Mondy, Lydia Friend, and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now…
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