Area News

  By Shari Harris, Publisher The Missouri State Fair resumed in all its glory this year, August 12-22 in Sedalia. This year’s fair was a special event in the lives of at least four Licking area residents. Artist Lanie Frick was invited to be an artist in residence at the fair; artist Sophia DeLaat had…

By Shari Harris, Publisher When Summer was six weeks overdue foaling, the mare’s owner, Marie Lasater, was beginning to worry. What she saw when she checked on her horse the morning of May 28 was quite a surprise. Summer had delivered twin male foals, and both were alive. Sioux is a little smaller than his twin…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown Inc. held their regular monthly meeting Thursday, September 2. A recap of the Bicentennial Ice Cream Social indicated it went very well, with an estimated 200 to 250 people attending the outdoor event. Mill painting and repairs were discussed. Progress is ongoing. Flags went up for Labor Day Weekend…

Submitted HOUSTON, Mo. – The Annual Lions Club Siren Bowl or “Guns N Hoses” softball game is returning to Texas County on Saturday, September 11, at 6 p.m. at the Houston Tiger Baseball Field. Texas County Law Enforcement will take on the Texas County Fire Department/EMS/Dispatch and the winner gets the honor of displaying the…

TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital has received reports from area community members that scammers are actively placing phone calls that display the hospital and clinic names and phone numbers. According to Alison Clayton, TCMH Information Systems director, the scammers are using a tactic called “neighbor spoofing” that falsifies caller ID information in…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Fourth Annual Prayer Walk for Licking R-VIII schools was held Monday evening, August 23, at Licking Elementary. Billie Krewson began the Prayer Walk with a devotional from Philippians 4. Some of the comments made by participants included, “Let’s make love evident;” “We’ll be praying for you daily;” and “God’s presence…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield recognizes those who work hard in “No Job Too Small.” Larry Dablemont discusses migration and hunting, changes in habitat, weather and seasons, and says “Changes Needed.” The Old Timer shares “Out of This Life.” Weird noises at…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Police Department held a range training session August 20. The ongoing training sessions by the police department shows the dedication of Chief Pat Burton and all of the local law enforcement, including reserve officers, in the protection of the citizens and the community at large. This type of…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On August 26, 2021, Texas County Deputies were driving on Y Highway in the Clear Springs area and observed a suspicious subject near a cellular telephone tower. Deputies attempted to contact the subject, who was later identified as Nathan Rodman. As deputies approached Rodman he was sitting…