Area News

A Veterans Memorial Service will be held at the Memorial for the Fallen Park in Licking on Wednesday, November 11, at 11 a.m.

By Shari Harris, Publisher Two blocks of Main Street in Licking on Saturday evening were filled with superheroes and monsters, dragons and dinosaurs, princesses and politicians, Winnie the Pooh and Eeyore. Col. Sanders, hoboes, clowns, ladybugs, bunnies, pirates and more roamed in search of candy and fun. Licking’s annual Light the Night festival, sponsored by…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield discusses reading preferences, the Old Timer writes tongue in cheek about Death from the Sky, and Cindy Wampner tempts the taste buds with Thanksgiving fixings at the Licking Senior Center. In the meantime you may want to…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Questions swirled around Licking when a metal shed and refrigerated container (reefer) were moved onto the empty lot behind Blessed Creations on Main Street. Work on electric, sewer and water commenced, in a hurry to get ready in time. The upcoming bow deer hunting season was the goal date for Nelson…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Livestock Auction/Sale Barn, a Licking landmark, is being dismantled. One cannot help but notice the “We treat you square the year round” logo, which has been displayed for years. Historically sales were held on Mondays or Fridays over its tenure in the community. Renee Lauderdale from the current ownership,…

By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey During the early morning hours of November 1, 2020, a Texas County deputy responded to an alarm at the Dollar General in Roby. Upon arriving at the business, the deputy encountered a male subject later identified as Brett Scholz outside the building. Scholz attempted to flee on foot from the…

TCMH HOUSTON, Mo. – The numbers are a concern and they are headed in the wrong direction, Texas County Memorial Hospital board members heard from Wes Murray, chief executive officer, during their monthly meeting on Tuesday. The increase in positive COVID cases, the same topic echoed just a month ago during the September board meeting,…

By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On the evening of October 24, 2020, Texas County deputies on patrol in the Licking area observed a vehicle parked in a drive just off of Highway 63. The deputy stopped to check on the driver and see if assistance was needed. During the contact deputies observed evidence of illegal…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Wildcat Travel Club held their Color Run Saturday, photos and winners in this week’s edition. 4-H is going online, learn more; and they are calling on all alumni to “Show Me Clovers.” The Election Authority has provided the…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor October 19 – October 23 was National Bus Safety Week, and Licking R-VIII was participating at the local elementary level. Teaching and reviewing school bus safety both inside and outside of the bus, Transportation Director Tony Huff got very specific when speaking with Ms. Medlock’s sixth grade students on Thursday.…