Area News

CANCELED – Hardcastle was located safe. MSHP The Thayer Police Department has issued an Endangered Person Advisory for a missing person incident that occurred at 9091 MO 142, Thayer, Mo. at 9:30 p.m. on March 11, 2021. Missing Is: Nicole Hardcastle a white, female, age 26. The endangered missing person: Nicole Hardcastle, is a white,…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Volunteer Fire Department held a chili supper fundraiser Saturday at the Fox Fire Station Community Room. Chief Jimmy Sherrill reported over $700 was made before expenses. The funds are to be used for purchasing new equipment for firefighters. Their equipment cycles out of usefulness after a period of years…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Chamber of Commerce discussed upcoming events including Rodeo preparations. Rick Mansfield went fishing due to “Something Missing,” and shared in laughter. Licking Residential Care announced an Employee of the Month, while the Old Timer shared “A Senior…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor CASA of South Central Missouri needs volunteers to help change a child’s story; become a CASA volunteer. CASA is a child advocacy group that believes in and supports every child in foster care. South Central CASA of the 25th Judicial District had its start in Phelps County in 2004 and…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “We are a furniture store that also carries appliances, electronics and home décor,” says Kassi Ramsey of her business, Right Away Rent-to-Own. Centrally located in Licking, Right Away Rent-to-Own is convenient and carries many items necessary to set up housekeeping or to replace outdated or non-functioning furniture and appliances. Local…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown, Inc., met Thursday, March 4, at The Licking News office for their regular meeting. The Junk Derby is the next fundraiser planned. The vendor sheets are prepared and vendors have begun to sign up already. Several food trucks have joined the event. The Licking Downtown, Inc., Facebook post about…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. HOUSTON, Mo. – The Sheriff’s Office concealed weapons permits and ATV permits office will be open on Saturday, March 27, 2021, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. The normal office hours are Monday – Friday. This is an effort to help accommodate people who are not able…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher  It was a chilly start to the opening day of the 2021 catch-and-keep trout season at Montauk State Park. Trout season opened on schedule, in much the same way as it has for years, giving even more reason to celebrate opening day after a year when so many things were…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield is “Sowing Seeds,” and the residents at Licking Residential Care have a busy March planned. “A reader is gonna read,” says Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett, and she shares the new selections at the Licking Library in her weekly column…