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…

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.…

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…

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…

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…