Area News

By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On November 9, 2020, a Texas County Deputy responded to a domestic disturbance on Fisher Drive in the Houston area. A female subject reported a physical altercation had occurred with a male, later identified as Benjamin Hickcox. The female stated Hickcox had pushed and choked her. Hickcox was located by…

By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On the evening of November 16, 2020, a 32-year-old female detainee was discovered unresponsive in a holding cell in the Texas County Jail. Jail staff attempted to provide medical aid to the female and E.M.S. was dispatched. Medical intervention was unsuccessful, and the Texas County Coroner was contacted. Coroner Marie…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: We are honored to share a Veterans Day Special, which includes letters to veterans by Licking R-VIII fourth graders, and our local businesses are honoring veterans with special greetings this week! Raymondville R-VII is getting a new roof after…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “There was a constant stream of voters all day,” said Deputy County Clerk Linda Roberts. “The day went quickly, as we stayed busy.” Parking at Fox Fire Hall in Licking was at a premium on Election Day, Tuesday, Nov. 3. Voters were in good spirits and happy to be exercising…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor  Five of the nine sons of Leonard and Leota Mansfield served in the U.S. Military. The oldest son, George (1921 – 2003) was an Army Medic in WWII. A portion of his service was spent as a POW, after capture by German forces. George and Lewis both served in the…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor       A house fire on Sunday, Nov. 1, completely destroyed the home of Simon and Sarah Schwartz and their 12 children who were still living at home. The house, located on Buffalo Road, burnt while the family was at church services; a neighbor discovered the fire. The Licking Rural Volunteer Fire…

By Shari Harris, Publisher When Winter Rabun and John Fluhrer opened Widener General Store August 20, a family tradition of operating a general store in Edgar Springs was continued. In the months since their opening, the store has quickly become more than just merchandise to the community, and if future plans are any indication, their…

Missouri State Auditor JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (November 5, 2020) – An audit of Edgar Springs, located in Phelps County, found numerous problems with the city’s accounting controls and procedures, as well as other operations of city government. State Auditor Nicole Galloway conducted the audit at the request of residents who submitted a petition to her…

By Linda Roberts The local Salvation Army Kettle Drive will begin Saturday, November 21, at the Town & Country Super Market and end December 24. The goal for this year is $6,000, which is the amount we collected last year. This money will go to help people in our area needing assistance with such things…