40th Annual Licking Rodeo
It was a busy weekend in Licking, with rodeo festivities beginning Friday morning and continuing throughout that day and the next. An estimated 3,000 people came to the rodeo grounds over the two nights to see the 40th Licking Rodeo. No count was kept of the number of people who came through downtown Licking Saturday,…
Read MoreIn this edition: June 5, 2025
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Community gathers for 74th Raymondville Picnic
Saddle Club holds benefit
The Edgar Springs Saddle Club held a benefit fish fry and dessert auction Sunday afternoon for Robin and Robbie Dukes at the Edgar Springs rodeo grounds. A good turnout was seen, and many desserts were brought for the dessert auction. Robin Dukes suffered a spinal stroke after a shoulder surgery in February, leaving her paralyzed.…
Read MoreComing Events: June 5, 2025
MONTAUK EVENTS Missouri Free Fishing Days are June 7-8. Daily Trout Tags and Fishing licenses are NOT required for individuals fishing in Montauk State Park on these two days. Stream Team Cleanup of Upper Current River will be Saturday, June 14, with registration and signup from 8-9 a.m. at the lodge. Cleanup runs from 9…
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Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: June 5-7, Hours Thurs. 10-5, Fri. 8-5, Sat. 8-2, Inside Sale, 3 party sale. 625 Plainview Dr. H/7/1tp Garage Sale: Cheap! Cheap! Cleaning garage, Friday June 6 & Saturday June 7, 8 am – 5 pm. Wood craft parts and patterns, collection of small lamps. 3 large lamps, assortment of dishes,…
Read MoreObituary – Michael “Mike” Crowe
Michael (Mike) L. Crowe, born May 14, 1955, in DeKalb County, Indiana, passed away Friday evening, May 30, 2025, with his wife by his side. Mike spent his early years in Los Angeles, Calif., before moving to Buffalo, Mo., with his mother at the age of fifteen. At age 18, Mike went to work for…
Read MoreLarry W. Thompson
Larry Wayne Thompson, age 66, passed away May 6, 2025, in Licking, Missouri. Larry was born on June 13, 1958, in Statesville, North Carolina, to Jesse and Pauline Thompson. He attended Asbury University where he received a master’s degree in divinity. He then went on to minister for the United Methodist Church in North Carolina. …
Read MoreIn this edition – May 29, 2025
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