Area News

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield explains why “It’s all in the details!” Cindy at the library shares a good way to spend a cold, winter day, and updates us on the newest large print books that are available in Bookends. Learn about…

By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey HOUSTON, Mo. – On January 13, 2021, Texas County Deputies went to a residence on Morton Road in the Houston area to search for Ronald Fleming. Fleming was wanted on multiple felony arrest warrants from Texas County. A female subject answered the door allowing deputies to enter the residence and…

Michael L. Parson, Office of Governor JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, Governor Michael L. Parson was sworn in to a full term as 57th Governor of the State of Missouri at the 2021 Bicentennial Inauguration. Gov. Parson’s career in public service began with six years in the United States Army and over…

  St. John the Baptist Catholic Church will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive from 2 – 6 p.m. at the Parish Hall on Monday, Feb. 1. The need for blood does not stop due to a pandemic. All donations are tested for COVID-19 antibodies. Plasma from antibody-positive donations may help current coronavirus…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor An ongoing VFW tradition since 1947 continued this 2020 – 2021 academic school year with the Voice of Democracy and the Patriot’s Pen contests, albeit without the traditional banquet. Licking Memorial VFW Post 6337 invited area students from Licking, Raymondville, Houston, Success and Plato to participate in the Voice of…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Old Timer remembers “Fun and games;” we’re including one that you with others can play in the snow, and Rick Mansfield weathers through a snowy day. Cindy updates us on the newest children’s books that are available at…

TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – Texas County Memorial Hospital staff received gratitude and appreciation from an area patient and his family for the vital role they played in helping to save his life. Shain Zundel of Mtn. Grove, his wife Tessa, and their five children were able to spend the holidays together as a family, thanks…