IECA Health Fair moves to auditorium
The first annual Community Health Fair hosted by Intercounty Electric Co-op at IECA Auditorium in Licking was held on Friday morning, May 29. The health fair was previously held the day of the Intercounty Electric Co-op annual meeting, but the time and scheduled events for that meeting have changed this year. Moving the event to…
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Read MoreComing Events: June 4, 2026
SUMMER READING PROGRAM Jellyfish Balloon Art is the summer reading program event at the Licking branch of the Texas County Library, at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 4. The Forest Park Great Horned Owl Program will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 6, at the new library in Houston. MISSOURI FREE FISHING DAYS…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 4-10, 2026
Yard/Garage Sales: Yard Sale: Downsizing, tons of fabric, vintage dishes, crochet thread, toys, instapot, crafts, misc. 8-6, Thursday and Friday, 8338 Emery Rd., Bucyrus. H/7/1tp Yard Sale: 16687 Amber Drive, Houston MO, June 4th-6th, 8AM to 3 PM. Come see us!! H/7/1tp For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn…
Read MoreObituary – Cecil J. Goforth
Cecil Joshua Goforth was born March 17, 1936, at Matthews Branch in Shannon County, Missouri, the eighth child of Richard D. “Dink” and Ida Belle (Brown) Goforth. He passed away on June 1, 2026, in Maples, Texas County, Missouri, at the age of 90 years, 2 months and 15 days. Cecil was born into a…
Read MoreObituary – Doyle K. Gooding
Doyle Kenneth Gooding was born on April 5, 1953, in Houston, Mo., to George B. Gooding and Ora E. (Bates) Gooding. After a brief illness he gained his heavenly angel wings on May 13, 2026, at Missouri University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. He was 73 years, 1 month and 8 days old. He is now…
Read MoreObituary – Bobby “Bob” Ward Jr.
Bobby Ray “Bob” Ward Jr., age 68, departed this life on May 25, 2026 at home in Portales, N.M., surrounded by loved ones. Upon receiving diagnosis of rectal cancer and Lewy Body Dementia (LBD) two weeks apart, he fought and overcame the cancer, and faced LBD head-on with faith, grace, strength and humor. He was…
Read MoreCelebrating Memorial Day in Licking
Memorial Day is celebrated in a variety of ways in and around the community, and this Memorial Day’s beautiful weather limited no one’s plans. Licking VFW Post #6337 held a commemoration in honor of all the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Commander Billie Krewson, Veteran Michael Mas, Auxiliary President…
Read MoreSpecial Olympics Torch Run travels through Licking
“Let me win, but if I cannot win, let me be brave in the attempt.” This is the Special Olympics Athlete’s Oath, introduced by Special Olympics founder Eunice Kennedy Shriver in 1968. This oath continues to be said today, and t-shirts worn by those participating in the Special Olympics Torch Run, held in Texas County…
Read MoreRodeo weekend promises something for everyone
The 41st Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo begins Friday evening, May 29, but festivities will have begun earlier in the day. Town & Country Bank-Licking Branch will be holding its annual Customer Appreciation Barbecue, with good food, giveaways and music. New this year, Intercounty Electric is hosting a Community Health Fair from 8 a.m.…
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