Area News

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield’s hauntings continue with “Present Ghosts.” Larry Dablemont shares his Christmas spirit and his choice of “Christmas Cards for the Outdoor Family.” Cindy at the Licking Library shares the signs of Christmas and when Santa will visit the…

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                          By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. HOUSTON, Mo. – On the morning of December 10, 2021, the Texas County Sheriff’s Office and South Central Drug Task Force executed a search warrant at a residence on Highway C in the…

TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital gave out top employee awards and honored 44 employees with service awards at the 39th Annual Celebration of TCMH Employees on Friday, December 3, at the Jayson Gentry Community Safe Room at TCMH. Melanie Scavone of Licking took top honors as manager of the year at TCMH…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Destiny Worship Center was beautifully decorated with the Christ child and nativity as the central focus for the Handmaidens of the Lord December meeting. A luncheon of lasagna, salad, garlic bread, cake and cupcakes was enjoyed at the festive place settings. Glenda Goodin, Adonia Rask and Bonita Roper arrived…

Photos by Christy Porter