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TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. (June 29, 2022) – Texas County Memorial Hospital has received a letter of resignation from Dr. Doug Crase, family medicine and obstetrics physician, at TCMH. Dr. Crase, an employee of TCMH since 2018, is leaving TCMH to be closer to family. Dr. Crase will work at TCMH until August 11. Chris Strickland,…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. The Texas County Sheriff’s Office has responded to a residence in Roby for two separate shooting incidents within a three-day period, resulting in two arrests and one person injured. On June 30, 2022, at approximately 1:10 a.m. deputies and the sheriff were dispatched to a residence on…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On November 10, 2007, the body of Ricky Luebbert was discovered at a residence on Route H in Texas County near the community of Tyrone. An investigation and autopsy determined that Luebbert died as a result of a gunshot wound. The Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Texas…

Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association (IECA) held their 2022 Annual Meeting of the Membership on Friday, June 24, at the Old City Park in Licking. More than 1,000 members, their guests, vendors and IECA employees were in attendance at the event, which included the business meeting, a health fair, a craft fair, entertainment by The Marks…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: In keeping with the Independence Day holiday and the summer season, check out the stories on fireworks safety, safe driving, summer cooling tips for your home and cool gardening tips for hot days. Rick Mansfield reflects on timeless literature,…

Marie Lasater, F-ABMDI, Texas County Coroner Sadly, Texas County saw its first heat-related death on the first day of summer this year. In 2021, we lost three citizens due to high temperatures, all of which were preventable. Please be mindful of the temperature, and be sure to drink water throughout the day, taking water with…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor As we have closed out the 2021-2022 school year at Licking R-VIII and we are enjoying the assistance and mentorship of our summer intern, Winter Murray, a timely call came into the office. Melvalee DeWeese Watson called regarding other business, and when resolved, she said, “I have a copy of…

Submitted The Ozark Heritage Project (OHP) will be hosting its 14th Lower Current River Cleanup this coming Saturday, July 9. The event is sponsored by Blazer Boats of Ellington, Town & Country Bank of Salem, along with perennial sponsors Tom and Della Bedell of Van Buren, owners of The Landing. Numerous other businesses from around…

  As heat and humidity rose to dangerous levels last week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urged Missourians of all ages to take precautions while these conditions last. While heat-related illnesses often affect the very young, the elderly and the chronically ill, summer temperatures also take a toll on healthy young…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reflects on the many meanings of a wave, including that of a “Wave Farewell.” Memories, newly made memories, and activities at the Texas County Museum of Art & History are shared in this week’s Museum Muses. Linda…