Area News

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On the afternoon of December 21, 2021, Texas County Deputies responded to a report of an individual firing shots at people on Deason Drive in the Licking area. Upon arriving on scene, the deputies spoke with a male who stated he was leaving his residence with his…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Former Texas County Sheriff James Sigman and former Chief Deputy Jennifer Tomaszewski both were sentenced to three years of probation on Wednesday, December 22, for charges of forgery for which the couple were arrested in 2018. Judge John Beger had acquitted the couple of other charges, including endangering the welfare of…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor There was definite law enforcement presence at area school districts in Texas County on Friday, as a precaution to the nationwide warning via Tik Tok social media video regarding active shooter threats. “Although there were no credible threats received, the Licking Police Department took the situation very seriously and utilized…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Enjoy the Christmas edition, which features the Kindergarteners’ wishes to Santa written by the second graders; the second graders have also done the Christmas artwork sponsored by area businesses! Larry Dablemont shares his memories of “Christmas Socks,” and how…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Young and old alike wore big smiles at the Texas County Library Licking Branch on Saturday; they were enjoying Christmas stories when who should appear but Santa…without his reindeer. Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett had read The Little Fir Tree, by Margaret Wise Brown, and just finished Dino-Christmas, by Lisa Wheeler, when with…

Shari Harris, Publisher Fox Funeral Home presented their Holiday Remembrance Service Monday evening. Families and friends gathered to remember and honor their lost loved ones at the service. During the ceremony, the names of those being honored, were read aloud. The trio of Pastor Paul Richardson, Mrs. Julie Richardson and Mrs. Heidi Malikowski performed “Angels…

HOUSTON, Mo. – The Houston Lions Club Texas County Shop with a Hero Program was held on Saturday, December 18, at the Houston Walmart. “This year we raised $24,400 and were able to help 244 children have a better Christmas. The children also had the opportunity to go shopping with some of our local heroes,”…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking High School held its Winter Concert Thursday, December 9, followed the next evening by the Licking Elementary Christmas Program. All were well attended as families and the community gathered to hear the performances. The sixth and seventh grade band led off the Winter Concert, performing three arrangements, “Angels We Have…