Obituary – Dustin L. Stroup
Dustin Lee Stroup, 33, passed away in Rolla, Mo., on January 5, 2021. Dustin was born on June 29, 1987, in Rolla. Dustin is survived by his father, Roger Stroup and Irene; mother, Debra Stroup; daughter, Kynley Parsons; fiancé, Aly Rolfi; brother, Jimmy Stroup; grandparents, Ron and Beverly Bishop, Raymond and Sylvia Stroup, and James…
Read MoreObituary – Thomas R. McGuire, Jr.
Thomas R. McGuire, Jr., age 58, of Raymondville, Mo., passed away January 3, 2021. He was born on December 5, 1962, in Denver, Colo., to Thomas R. McGuire and Katy M. (DeWitt) McGuire. Tommy was preceded in death by his mother. He is survived by his father, Tom McGuire, and one sister, Patricia Mitchell of…
Read MoreObituary – Linda L. McLarning
Linda Lou McLarning of Centralia, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2021. Linda’s passing was peaceful and her family was at her bedside. Her last days were filled with music, scripture, family, and messages from friends, all pillars of her life well lived. Linda was born to Arthur and Carolyn…
Read More2020 Year in Review July – December
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Several new businesses opened their doors in Licking and the surrounding area throughout 2020, while they and current proprietors adjusted to the changes caused by the pandemic. July kicked off with the Licking Independence Day festivities held on Thursday, July 2. The day included a cornhole tournament, raffles, vendors, food,…
Read MoreIn this edition: January 7, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reminisces on the gifts and remnants of the season, the Duncans check in with Museum Muses and the Masons make a donation. Cindy updates us with the newest health conscious books that are available at the library…
Read MoreIcy start to 2021
McConnell named Interim Alderman
The Licking News The Licking Board of Aldermen met in special session on Dec. 22. Business included the nomination and approval of Erin McConnell to fill the vacancy on the City of Licking Board of Aldermen, until voters can elect an alderman to the position on April 6. McConnell and incoming City Clerk Rhonda Kirkwood…
Read MoreFirst baby of the year arrives
TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – It’s a girl! Elizabeth Grace Watkins took the honors as the first baby born at Texas County Memorial Hospital in 2021, arriving at 12:40 p.m. on Friday, January 1st. Baby Elizabeth is the daughter of Reina Watkins of Houston, and she joins her big sister, two-year old Allison, in the Watkins…
Read MoreSecond round of Economic Impact Payments begin
U.S. Dept. of the Treasury WASHINGTON – On December 29, 2020, the Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service began delivering a second round of Economic Impact Payments to millions of Americans as part of the implementation of the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2021. The initial direct deposit payments began arriving…
Read MoreTexas County receives Bicentennial banner
Mo. House of Rep. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The State of Missouri is preparing for the New Year, one that holds special importance for the Show Me State, as Missouri will celebrate its 200th anniversary of receiving statehood on August 10, 2021. To help commemorate the historic event, each county in the state has been…
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