Obituary – Rhea V. Maxey
On Saturday, October 31, 2020, Verdene Maxey, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at age 93. Verdene was born on February 11, 1927, in Licking, Mo., to Timothy and Edna (Crum) Maxey. She attended Licking High School before moving to St. Louis, Mo., where she worked and modeled clothing for F. B. Department Store until…
Read MoreObituary – Vurtis “Mac” McDowell
Vurtis “Mac” Lynn McDowell, age 69, passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020, at his home in Licking, Mo. Vurtis is preceded in death by his parents, Vurtis and Thelma (Hildebrand) McDowell; sister, Theresa Spears; and grandson of William J and Sadie (Barnhart) Hildebrand. He is survived by his loving wife Joanie, of Licking; and three…
Read MoreObituary – Daniel L. Hill
Daniel Lee Hill was born September 30, 1988, and departed this world on October 10, 2020. Daniel was a presence in life with big blue eyes and a crooked smile. You always knew when Daniel was around. A welder by trade and a “daredevil” by nature, there wasn’t anything he wouldn’t try “once.” The world…
Read MoreLicking finds new city clerk
By Shari Harris, Publisher Nearly before it had begun, the search for a new city clerk was over. The Board of Aldermen approved the hiring of Rhonda Kirkwood as the clerk for the City of Licking at their December monthly meeting. Kirkwood has 11 years of prior experience working with the City, leaving in 1999…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 17, 2020
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: This week we present our Christmas Edition, which includes Licking R-VIII kindergarteners as they tell their Christmas wishes to Santa, and second graders write their letters; and beautiful artistic pictures done by the second graders and sponsored by area…
Read MorePursuit ends in arrest
By Chief Patrick Burton LICKING, Mo. – On Nov. 27, 2020, officers with the Licking Police Department conducted a traffic stop on US Highway 63. The driver, Jacob Danzo (25-year-old male of Licking), was identified and after a search of his person, methamphetamine and suspected ecstasy was located. Danzo was secured in handcuffs and placed…
Read MoreAssault arrest
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On December 12, 2020, Texas County Deputies responded to a disturbance on Harlow Road in the Summersville area. It was reported that a male had a firearm and was threatening to shoot a female. After deputies arrived on scene, they contacted the male subject on the porch of the residence.…
Read MoreSanta at Edgar Springs Christmas festivities
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Edgar Springs Rural Fire Protection District hosted Christmas festivities Saturday morning. The parade went south on Broadway, while one ornery elf instigated pillow fights along the route. Santa was in attendance seated on a fire truck and later distributed gifts, with lots of help from his elves. Spectators enjoyed…
Read MoreAdopt-a-resident at Hickory Manor
By Shari Harris, Publisher Christmas can be a difficult time for those living in long-term care facilities. In a normal year, families are often unable to visit as often as loved ones would like, and 2020 is far from a normal year. Restrictions have made visits even more strained and infrequent. Hickory Manor administrator Tiffany…
Read More2020 brings the Christmas Star
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Mark your calendars and pray for clear skies on Monday, Dec. 21, the winter solstice. You may witness, for the first time since the Middle Ages, the “Christmas Star” or “Star of Bethlehem” when Jupiter and Saturn will line up in very close proximity and appear to be one and…
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