Coming Events: June 26, 2025
HAM RADIO FIELD DAY The Ozark Mountain Amateur Radio Club will participate in the 2025 Annual AARL Field Day on Saturday, June 28, on the grounds of the former Pizza Express, 1415 S. Sam Houston Blvd., Houston. This live event begins at 1 p.m. The public is welcome to come learn more about ham radio!…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 26 – July 2, 2025
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: 8 – 5 Friday, June 27, 1011 Indian Creek Trail. Nice elementary school books. Teacher moved from Kansas City to Dallas. Dolls, quilts, basement storage miscellaneous. H/10/1tp For Sale: For Sale: 644 Lull Telehandler $12,500 obo. 573-247-7482. L/26/2tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find books by local and regional authors…
Read MoreObituary – Marvin D. Adey
Marvin Dewayne Adey was taken to his heavenly home June 10, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born April 27, 1935, to Marvin Conway Adey and Hazel Marie (Jordan) Adey. He attended Arthur Creek school through 8th grade and graduated from Houston High School in 1954. He married Alta Fay Kinder on December…
Read MoreObituary – Frankie L. Topping
Frankie LaVonne Topping was born on May 12, 1954, in Licking, Missouri. She was the daughter of Betty Faye Mitchell and Earl Frank Mansfield. She passed away on June 17, 2025, in Houston, Missouri. Frankie was known for her infectious smile and heartwarming personality. Her faith in humanity was untouched as she always saw the…
Read MoreObituary: Dennis L. Boyle
Dennis Lee Boyle, age 81, passed away June 15, 2025, at home in Beulah, Missouri, surrounded by family. Dennis was born March 20, 1944, in Aurora, Illinois, to Raymond and Mildred Boyle. Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Boyle; children, Chrissa McMahan, Pamela (Tom) LaForce, Dennis (Kim) Boyle Jr., and Robin (Thomas) O’Connell;…
Read MoreObituary – Donald “Jim” Stephens
Donald James “Jim” Stephens, a devoted family man, generous friend, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Known for his kind heart, steady presence, and devotion to his family, Jim leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, service and quiet strength. Born on March 6, 1941,…
Read MoreIn this edition: June 19, 2025
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Read MoreGrady Rae’s opens in Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher There’s a new option in town for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just a little pick-me-up during the day – Grady Rae’s Coffee Company. Located on Highway 63 across from College Street on the south side of Licking, Grady Rae’s joins Farmgirl Floral Boutique and McCoy and Co. Mercantile. The coffee shop…
Read MoreArrest made in kidnapping case
By LPD Chief Pat Burton On Saturday, June 14, 2025, at approximately 12:39 a.m., a Licking police officer responded to a report of a juvenile missing from his residence on Kimble Road. Upon arriving at the scene, the officer learned that the juvenile had left the residence at approximately 12:30 a.m. During the investigation it…
Read MoreDriver of box truck charged with manslaughter
A charge of first degree involuntary manslaughter has been filed against the driver of a box truck which struck another vehicle in the rear on Monday, June 16, killing a Bucyrus man. William Roy White III, age 41, of St. Louis, Mo., was arrested at Texas County Memorial Hospital and was taken to the Texas…
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