Four drug trafficking arrests made near Licking
Texas Co. Sheriff’s Dept. A multi-agency effort coordinated by the South Central Drug Task Force has resulted in the arrests of four individuals for trafficking drugs. On August 12, 2025, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, assisted by Texas County deputies, initiated a traffic stop on a Pontiac G6 near the intersection of Route CC and…
Read MoreLicking Elementary staff greets students at Open House
Shari Harris, Publisher Parents, grandparents, students and siblings eagerly awaited the opening of the Licking Elementary Open House Monday afternoon. A line had formed before the doors opened at 4 p.m., signalling the start of the Open House. The excitement of a new school year was in the air and visible in the smiling faces…
Read MorePrayer Walk asks blessings for Licking School District
By Shari Harris, Publisher Pastors, members of the community, administrators, teachers and students were among those who gathered for the annual Prayer Walk for the Licking School District on Sunday afternoon. More than 30 people gathered in front of Licking Elementary School for a group prayer, led by teacher and community member Billie Krewson. Then…
Read MoreLady Wildcat Volleyball Season preview
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady Wildcats start their 2025 volleyball season on Tuesday, August 26, at the Willard Jamboree. Coach Tammy Gorman remains at the helm, and with three returning seniors, three juniors, three sophomores and nine freshmen on the roster, she’ll have a young team this year. Coach Gorman anticipates four to…
Read MoreComing Events: August 21, 2025
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, August 21. EDGAR PRAIRIE DAYS Edgar Prairie Days 2025 will take place August 22-24. Little Mr. & Miss contest and Extreme Cowboy Race/Challenge is Friday; Saturday is Parade at 11 a.m., Old Time Games & Cornhole…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 21-27, 2025
Yard/Garage Sales: Garage Sale: 18945 Dixon Road, Licking, Aug. 21-23, Thursday/Friday 8-5 and Saturday until noon. 2012 Chevy 4-wheel Pickup, weedeater, walker, lots of miscellaneous items. L/34/1tp Giant Yard Sale: Air conditioned building, Aug. 14 & 15, Aug. 21 & 22, time 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Victrola chifferobe, large quilt frame, couch, dressers, tables,…
Read MoreObituary – Mary “Allene” Lynch
Mary Allene Lynch, 88, of Licking, passed away on August 17, 2025, in Springfield, Mo. Allene was born on May 11, 1937, in rural Texas County to Thomas Henry Bogart and Dorothy Dean (Floyd) Bogart. Allene graduated from Licking High School in 1955. She worked as an administrator in Civil Service at Ft. Leonard Wood,…
Read MoreObituary – Aprilmarie “April” Greer
Aprilmarie Sherrylynn Greer, age 45 of Houston, Missouri, was born on August 20, 1979, to Roger Bill and Gladys Ellen (Tubaugh) Greer in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. April loved music, animals and spending time with family. She enjoyed doing crossword puzzles and coloring. April was preceded in…
Read MoreObituary – Allison C. Hockman
Allison Catherine (Page) Hockman, age 79, of Licking, Mo., passed away on August 16, 2025. She was born on February 27, 1946, in Fayette, Mo. Allison is preceded in death by her father, John W. Page; mother, Lola Belle Page; and husband, Robert Donald Lee Hockman. She is survived by her son, John Derek Bolinger,…
Read MoreObituary – Glenna L. Taylor
Glenna Lou (Skiles) Taylor, age 82, of Licking, Mo., passed away Thursday, August 14, 2025. She was born July 6, 1943, in Licking, Mo., to Glen T. and Myrtle Skiles. She is preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Alvin Taylor; her parents, Glen and Myrtle Skiles; sisters Ava (Darold) Thomas and Bonnie…
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