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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…

Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: Armed Forces Appreciation Day and the Licking Mill Craft & Junk Fest are upcoming – see their ads on A3. This season at the Licking Farmer’s Market will begin soon,…

Photos by Katey Wesley

Saturday was free fishing for children at Montauk State Park. A tent set up near the fish cleaning station registered children, gave them free fishing tags for the day, had drawings for prizes throughout the day and featured a seedling giveaway from George O. White State Forest Nursery. Nearby was an archery range with instructors…

  Hickory Honeys presented a beautiful beauty pageant at Hickory Manor on April 11, 2026. The residents wore long dresses and sashes with their names on them. Each contestant had a special talent and was escorted down a red carpet. “I am so impressed with the friendly staff and especially the activities director, Ashley York,…

Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: Buckner & Gately Auction has listed another auction – it looks like it will be a good one. There are plenty of ideas for Mother’s Day gifts: Buffalo Road Greenhouse…

On Friday, April 24, the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed another 21 Blue Shield communities for 2026. The total number of jurisdictions recognized are 249 for Year 2 of the Blue Shield program. First-time Blue Shield communities recognized last week included Bethany, Breckenridge Hills, Buffalo, Chaffee, Crane, Hamilton, Humansville, Laclede County, Licking, Shrewsbury,…

“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” This quote by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, creator of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, was put to the test on Tuesday, April 21, as the first Chocolate Tasting Fundraiser was held by the Licking Bridge Builders. The word “first” is…

Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: Texas County Library is having a book sale in Houston Friday and Saturday, the Annual Indoor Yard & Bake Sale is at LUMC Saturday, Buffalo Road Greenhouse is selling hanging…

The Licking City Council assembled for their April meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at the Council Chambers of City Hall. Among items addressed at the meeting was the amended budget for the previous fiscal year (4/1/25-3/31/26) and the new budget for the current fiscal year (4/1/26-3/31/27), both of which were approved by the Board of…