Obituary – Luetta Swaringim
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Luetta Swaringim, of Licking, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Luetta left this world on August 15, 2025, at the age of 101, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. She was predeceased by: her parents, Lewis Martin and Ida Martin; her…
Read MoreObituary – Melvin Mitchell
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Melvin Mitchell, who left us peacefully on Sunday, August 10, 2025. He was a one-of-a-kind man who lived his life on his own terms, filled with laughter, adventure, and love. Born with a wild spirit and a heart of gold, Melvin found joy…
Read MoreObituary – Joan M. Ivie
Joan Marie Ivie, daughter of J.R. and Wilma (Litty) Ivie, was born in Steelville, Missouri, on the Zahorsky farm, September 20, 1948. Joan passed peacefully surrounded by family at Houston House nursing home in Houston, Missouri, August 10, 2025. Joan is survived by sister Carol and husband Dan Brown, of St. Ann, Missouri, sister RoseMary…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 14, 2025
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Read MoreWork continues on Wastewater Project
By Shari Harris, Publisher The City of Licking’s Superintendent of Utilities Donnie Trout and Treatment Plant Manager Derek Hammond say a good start has been made on the Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project. Engineering firm Archer-Elgin and Mid-State Pipeline have been hard at work on the project, which is anticipated to be completed by August…
Read MoreLHS/JH Open House
Registration for Licking High School and Junior High School students looked a little different this year, but administrators hope the new system made the process easier for families and students. Registration paperwork was able to be completed online through Infinite Campus and returning students were not required to come to campus to do this. An…
Read MoreOzarks Retirement Solutions opens office in Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher Financial professional Brett Boyd wanted to open a second office to supplement his Ozarks Retirement Solutions office in Mountain Grove. Licking was one of the three locations he considered. When he came to Licking, he loved the sense of community and knew this would be the perfect place. Looking for office space…
Read MoreSt. James man arrested after pursuit
On August 6, Dent County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation when the vehicle was observed to be travelling 77 mph in a posted 60 mph zone on Highway 72 near Lake Springs. The driver of the vehicle refused to pull over and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle pursuit traveled…
Read MoreClassified Ads: August 14-20, 2025
Yard/Garage Sales: 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, mattresses, small appliances, puzzles, linens, dishes, shoes, DVD’s & CD’s, toys, 7 drawer antique small desk, lots of odds and ends, clothing “All for reasonable…
Read MoreComing Events: August 14, 2025
VILLAGE OF RAYMONDVILLE The Village of Raymondville will hold a regular monthly council meeting at 7 p.m. on Thursday, August 14, at the Raymondville Community Room, 207 E Hwy B, Raymondville. BUTTERFLY RELEASE Three Rivers Hospice in Licking will host the first annual Memorial Butterfly Release at 6 p.m. on Friday, August 15, at Licking’s…
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