Retirement celebration for Jones at TCB
A possible end to an era
By Shari Harris, Publisher It has been more than a century and a quarter since The Licking News began publishing, sharing the local news not just with the people of Licking, but the surrounding area as well, from Montauk to Plato, Edgar Springs to Raymondville, and many other locales in the region. The newspaper has…
Read MoreComing Events: July 9, 2026
42ND ANNUAL ROUTE 63 CAR & BIKE SHOW The Route 63 Car & Bike Show will be held on Saturday, July 11, at Old City Park, Licking, with registration beginning at 8 a.m. For more information, call 352-428-2542 or 417-260-2627. BOOM, PACK, GIVE Operation Christmas Child will have a Boom, Pack, Give event from 10…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 9 – 15, 2026
For Sale: WW Ranch – Homestead Market Swap & Sell Flea Market, 8386 W. Highway 32, Salem. Every second Sunday, 10am to 3pm. July 12th. Call 573-247-5177, email wwrancho@yahoo.com. L/27/1tp For Sale: Puzzles for sale, 1000 pieces for $5, 300-500 pieces $2. Call 417-967-3136. H/11/2tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares…
Read MoreObituary – MayBelle Gale
MayBelle Gale was born in Licking, Missouri on May 18, 1954, to Clabe Sullins and Clara May Sullins (Skidmore). She passed on July 3, 2026, with her family by her side at the age of 72 years. MayBelle married Benji Gale on April 6, 1974. To this union, three children were born, William Bradley, Wenona…
Read MoreObituary – Viola F. Harris
Viola Faye Harris, age 57, mother of Marlene Mayberry and William Johnson, was born on September 7, 1967, in Columbia, Mo. She flew the coop July 1, 2026, on the farm. Viola (Vi) is preceded in death by her father, Irvin (Cotton) Harris; sister, Polly Ann Harris (Snyder); brother-in-law, Orval Wayne Robbins; sister-in-law, Debra Kay…
Read MoreLicking celebrates America’s 250th
The community celebrated America’s 250th birthday Saturday with an evening of good food and live music in the park, followed by a fireworks display. Everything from burgers to fish, cotton candy to ice cream, fresh squeezed lemonade and more could be found throughout Deer Lick Park, and vendors were kept busy filling orders. The Hired…
Read More2026 Annual Meeting of the Membership
Intercounty Electric Cooperative held their Annual Meeting of the Membership Friday at Licking’s Old City Park. Rain threatened throughout the evening, resulting in the cancellation of some events, but mostly storms bypassed the event. A new format accompanied this year’s event, beginning with the time of day, 3 to 8:30 p.m. The health fair was…
Read MoreLincoln Day event held in Licking
The Texas County Republicans hosted a Lincoln Day event Saturday evening at the Sherman Hill Field House on the campus of Licking High School. In addition to a panel of guest speakers, local candidates also spoke at the event. Texas County Central Committee Chair Ed Walton welcomed guests, and Jason Akers was the master of…
Read MoreBurglary and stealing arrest
Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On June 22, 2026, Texas County deputies received a report of a stolen lawn mower at a residence on Highway Z in the Houston area. Deputies reviewed video from a security camera and identified a suspect for the theft. The suspect, Lloyd R. Hill, was located at his residence and…
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