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  By Shari Harris, Publisher When local homeowner Telena Haneline researched markings found on floor joists in her home, she discovered that she and her husband, Chris Haneline, owned a Sears kit house, specifically the Vallonia. The Vallonia kit house was sold by Sears, Roebuck and Company in the first half of the 20th century, and…

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The Licking Rural and City Fire departments are hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 13, and are inviting the public to attend. If you would like to see what it’s like to be a firefighter, or would like to help out around the firehouse, or even if you want to see how your fire…

The 40th Annual Edgar Prairie Days began on Friday, at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club rodeo grounds. The Little Mr. contest kicked off events, and this year’s winner was Hyde Foster. The Edgar Springs Saddle Club held a Cowboy Challenge obstacle course afterward. Contestants rode their horses through a variety of obstacles and were scored…

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By Shari Harris, Publisher The 1st Annual Memorial Butterfly Release by Three Rivers Hospice was held on Friday, August 15, at Licking’s Old City Park. The event was held to honor loved ones who have passed and to provide families hope to “find new strength and beauty through life’s transformations.” “As we release these butterflies,…

Texas Co. Sheriff’s Dept. A multi-agency effort coordinated by the South Central Drug Task Force has resulted in the arrests of four individuals for trafficking drugs. On August 12, 2025, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, assisted by Texas County deputies, initiated a traffic stop on a Pontiac G6 near the intersection of Route CC and…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Pastors, members of the community, administrators, teachers and students were among those who gathered for the annual Prayer Walk for the Licking School District on Sunday afternoon. More than 30 people gathered in front of Licking Elementary School for a group prayer, led by teacher and community member Billie Krewson. Then…

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By Shari Harris, Publisher The City of Licking’s Superintendent of Utilities Donnie Trout and Treatment Plant Manager Derek Hammond say a good start has been made on the Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvements Project. Engineering firm Archer-Elgin and Mid-State Pipeline have been hard at work on the project, which is anticipated to be completed by August…