Area News

Three inches of snow fell Wednesday, Jan. 27 (as recorded at George O. White Nursery), turning the area into a winter wonderland. Road conditions were treacherous and area schools were cancelled Wednesday and Thursday.

TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital is collaborating with the Texas County Health Department to hold a COVID-19 vaccination clinic this coming Friday, February 5. The event will be held inside the Community Building at the Texas County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. until 6 p.m. or while supplies last. The event is open…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield discusses a few necessary reasons for “Pruning,” and see the “Local Café owner and author remembered” by the Old Timer. Cindy notes more patronage at the library and updates us on the library news in Bookends, and…

By Chief Patrick Burton, Licking Police Dept. On Jan. 24, 2021, a Licking police officer observed Brandon J.L. Giller operating a green-in-color Jeep Cherokee, traveling southbound on South Main Street. The officer had prior knowledge of seven active arrest warrants for Giller. The officer activated his emergency lights and siren to initiate a traffic stop.…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Business has already been brisk, and Scruff 2 Fluff hasn’t officially opened their doors. Much to the delight of many Licking area dog lovers, pet groomers Corrissa Cross and Dawn Shepherd started taking appointments last week and are already booked through the third week of February. They do, however, encourage…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor  When Germany was in need of nurses, Rhonda Mitchell accepted the call. She is a civilian nurse at Kleber Health Clinic in Landstuhl, Germany. The clinic works with the U.S. military stationed in Germany. Prior to taking the position at Kleber Health Clinic in 2018, Mitchell was employed at GLWACH…

By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On January 17, 2021, Texas County Deputies responded to residence on E Highway for a theft report involving a car battery. During the investigation information was developed that a suspect might be at a residence in Licking. Deputies along with an officer from the Licking Police Department went to a…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Jan. 19, 2021, hearing for Kenneth Clark has been continued/rescheduled to March 26, 2021, at which time the Circuit Court will hear motions regarding Kenneth Clark’s mental capacity to stand trial. If the court finds him not competent to stand trial, he will be detained until such time he is…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A hands-on experience of multi-dimensional learning of history has begun with Licking R-VIII sixth grade students in Michelle Meizler’s social studies class. The graduating class of 2027 is currently studying the Civil War in their classroom setting. They are taking the lessons a step further by stitching a piece of…