Area News
City of Licking participating in Water Assistance Program
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) has implemented a Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The program will provide up to $750 for water and sewer disconnection fees, customers who are in threat of disconnection, arrearages (past due bills) and reconnection fees. The LIWHAP was anticipated to begin October 1 for elderly and disabled…
Read MorePeggy Seyler named interim county clerk
The Licking News It was announced last week that Texas County Clerk Laura Crowley had resigned her position, citing health reasons. Thursday the Texas County Commission named Peggy Seyler the interim county clerk. Seyler has long-term experience in the clerk’s office. “I appreciate the kind words I’ve received after being appointed interim county clerk. I…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 28, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares the many aspects of “Fall Harvest,” and how it has changed for him over the years. Larry Dablemont describes “An Underwater World” and the shoals that shared it. The winners of the Miss Texas County/Miss Southern…
Read MoreUnited Community Help Center shines
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreOne Veteran’s story
Everyone has a story, and so in honor of Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, four of our Vietnam Veterans have willingly shared their military service stories. They almost “tag teamed” in their service in Vietnam, beginning in 1965 through 1971. Harry Brevoort’s story, as told to Christy Porter, Managing Editor. Harry “Fly Boy” Brevoort served in…
Read MoreLaw enforcement visits young students
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Read MoreHaunting in the Montauk Mill
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Apparitions from days gone by appeared at the Montauk Mill at Montauk State Park Saturday afternoon, with host Park Ranger David Guthrie. The historical figures interacted with and answered questions for visitors to the mill. Reminisces and history were shared by a CCC camp worker who had helped with construction,…
Read MoreCrafts, Fun and Fellowship at LUMC Fall Fest
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreMiss Texas County/Miss Southern Missouri pageant
Submitted HOUSTON, Mo. – The Miss Texas County/Miss Southern Missouri pageant was held on Saturday, October 23, at the Melba Theatre in Houston. The new Miss Southern Missouri is Katie Farr and she received a $1,000 scholarship. She is attending college at Missouri State University in Springfield. The new Miss Southern Missouri’s Outstanding Teen is…
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