Weekend Craft Festival to support the mill
The annual Licking Mill Craft and Treasure Fest will be held on Saturday, May 16, on the lawn of the historic Licking Mill. This promises to be a good year for the festival, with several new craft vendors, food, and great music by Licking native Cadrian Hutsell, who will be performing on the porch of…
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The skeletal remains recovered during the execution of a search warrant on March 10, 2026, from a residence on Lundy Road have been scientifically confirmed as Ceasar Asbury based on dental comparison performed by the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to a press release from the Texas County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, May…
Read MoreLady Wildcats Track and Field win District meet
The Licking Wildcats Track and Field teams brought their best to the Class 2 District 5 Championship meet on Saturday, May 9. The Lady Wildcats brought home the title of first place as a team at the meet, and two boys relay teams set new school records. For the Lady Wildcats, results were as follows:…
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Coming Events: May 14, 2026
LICKING MILL CRAFT & JUNK FEST The Licking Mill Craft & Junk Fest will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the historic Licking Mill. Salute to Veterans begins at 8:45 a.m. and vendor booths are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See Licking’s own Cadrian Hutsell live in concert! Booth rental goes to the…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 14 – 20, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares’ debut gamelit novel “San Diego or Die” and titles from other local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, Linda Vestal Mondy, Lydia Friend, and Richard…
Read MoreObituary – Larry D. Booker
Larry Dale Booker was born November 8, 1944, in Waynesville, Missouri, to Martin William “Bud” Booker and Mary Bell (Gan) Booker. He passed away at home May 6, 2026. The family moved to Texas County in 1949 to a farm on Arthur’s Creek and the Big Piney River. Larry attended Arthur’s Creek School until consolidation…
Read MoreObituary – Deloris Pearl McBride
Deloris Pearl McBride, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on April 16, 1947, in Waynesville, Mo., to the late William Lee Harris and Fannie Ruth (Flemming) Harris. On August 6, 1970, she married Jerry Elmer McBride. Deloris enjoyed filling her days with gardening,…
Read MoreObituary – Nick E. Marchbanks
Nick E. Marchbanks, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 56. He was born on October 30, 1969, in Kennett, Missouri, to Jerry and Ann Marchbanks. Nick’s passion for helping others led him to pursue a bachelor’s in social work at the University of Missouri. Nick was…
Read MoreObituary – Lillian F. Maxey
Lillian Faye Maxey, nee Hoffert, 87, of Villa Ridge, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home surrounded by her children. Lillian, the daughter of Fred Hoffert and wife Edna, nee Cooksey, was born June 7, 1938, and was raised in St. Louis. She was married to Eugene Maxey on June 2, 1956,…
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