Obituary – Helen N. Laffoon
Helen Nancy (Reaves) Laffoon was born July 31, 1917, in Texas County, Mo., the daughter of Jesse Monroe and Lula Jane (Brown) Reaves. She passed away December 10, 2020, at Houston House Nursing Home at the age of 103 years, 4 months, and 10 days. She spent most of her life in Texas County. On…
Read MoreObituary – James L. Mitchell
James Louis Mitchell, age 81, was born on April 16, 1939, to Louis Tallmadge Mitchell and Katherine Louise Adams Mitchell in Rolla, Mo. He passed away on December 9, 2020, at his home in Licking, Mo. James was married to Janett Laverne Willson on April 24, 1964, in Houston, Mo. To this union two sons…
Read MoreObituary – Frances E. Wilson
Frances Elinor (Flowers) Wilson was born December 11, 1925, in Bartlesville, Okla. to Otto and Fannie (Brown) Flowers, she passed away December 8, 2020, in Houston, Mo. She married Kenneth Eugene Wilson on December 5, 1943, and to this union five children were born, Diana, Jim, Don, Marie, and Steve, they then adopted and raised…
Read MoreA “2020 Kind of Christmas” success
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Chamber of Commerce hosted the annual Christmas celebration on a beautiful sunny Saturday, Dec. 5. The weather and events combined to lift Christmas spirits for all. The day commenced with vendors setting up shop in the VFW, offering their Christmas décor and gift items to holiday shoppers. At 11:30…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 10, 2020
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Some unexpected Christmas elves helped the library decorate for Christmas! In addition to current COVID-19 statistics, TCMH utilizes CARES funding to help battle COVID, and Governor Parson announced a partnership to expand hospital capacity. Dr. Graham encourages jump-starting your…
Read MoreLicking seeks new city clerk
By Shari Harris, Publisher The City of Licking is currently seeking a new city clerk. Renee Keaton, who has held the position since 2012, has resigned. December 18 will be Keaton’s final full-time day on the job, but she will remain part-time until January 15 in order to transition in the next clerk. The position…
Read MoreThe Rock House celebrates Grand Opening
Donation benefits Christmas in Our Hometown
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor IECA Operation Round Up recently donated $2,000 to Christmas in Our Hometown. “More people are in need due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We, the board, increased the funding to Christmas in Our Hometown this year because of that,” shared Myrna Van Deusen, representative of Operation…
Read MoreBe aware of county road speed limits
By Shari Harris, Publisher Phelps County recently posted a speed limit ordinance, passed in October 2016, on their webpage, www.phelpscounty.org. Phelps County Ordinance No. 2016-10-18 (1) states, “Speed limits on all county roads shall be 35 miles per hour unless otherwise posted.” Missouri statutes set a speed limit of 50 mph for county roads, but…
Read MoreFort Leonard Wood upgrades to HPCON Charlie
U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (December 3, 2020) – U.S. Army Maneuver Support Center of Excellence and Fort Leonard Wood senior leaders have directed the installation Health Protection Condition level be raised to Charlie effective Friday, Dec. 4. Under HPCON C, as it is most commonly referred to, many prudent measures…
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