Area News

Criminal investigators with the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control (DDCC) are seeking the public’s assistance regarding the suspicious death of William “Bill” Sundermeyer, 68, of Rolla, Mo. The death was initially investigated in 1985, and the case has remained unsolved. Sundermeyer’s family has recently offered a monetary reward for any…

The Licking High School All Classes Reunion was held Saturday at the Intercounty Electric Auditorium. Honor classes were recognized for the decade classes, from 1956 to the present. The married alumni with the longest marriage were also recognized. Over 100 people attended this year’s event. Billie Krewson emceed the event, which was organized by John…

South Central Correctional Center (SCCC) hosted a grand opening of the Missouri Prison Transformation Project (MPTP), which is taking place at their facility over the next few years, on Wednesday, July 8. The MPTP is a five-year study by the MU School of Social Work in partnership with the Missouri Department of Corrections (DOC), that…

Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church Men’s Ministry hosted their annual Bike Show on Saturday. The Men’s Ministry welcomed all bikers to the event, offering food, fellowship, giveaways, trophies and more. In addition to a collection of two- and three-wheeled motorcycles and bicycles, faith, brotherhood, and service in Christ was on display at the event. A prayer…

The Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department (RVFD) held a 75th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday at their firehouse. In addition to a cornhole tournament hosted by BigDawg Cornhole, there were hamburgers, hot dogs, water fun for kids, a gun raffle and silent auction, and a simulation trailer to teach fire safety. The department also had assembled a…

Pulling-action returned to R&S Track Saturday evening for this season’s first MMTTPA and SMTTPA sanctioned truck and tractor pull. Pullers at Saturday evening’s Licking/FFA Truck & Tractor Pull placed as follows: Hot Stock Trucks: Billie Myers (315.86), Chanler Terry (309.65), Kenneth Myers (305.29), Kevin Clift (303.26), Tom Wilson (300.15), Donnie Rogers (291.64) 11,000 Hot Stock…

James H. Hawkins, age 67, of Licking, and Angela Briggs, age 48, of Hartshorn, were both arrested on Wednesday evening after the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) investigated an incident that occurred near the south intersection of Mo. Route B and MO-137 in Raymondville. A report was received that a vehicle had driven through a…

Editor’s Note: Incumbents and candidates for county offices were contacted and asked to submit a short article regarding their attributes and campaign. Opposed races in the upcoming primary election are being presented first. This week’s incumbent and candidate are competing for the office of Texas County Presiding Commissioner in the Republican primary on Tuesday, August…

The Texas County Livestock Fair was held last week in Houston, and youth were recognized for the hard work they have put into their livestock, from cattle to hogs, sheep to goats, and rabbits to poultry. Every child who participates in the fair is a winner, gaining skills that will carry them far in life.…

The 42nd Annual Route 63 Car & Bike Show was held Saturday at the Old City Park in Licking. This year’s show featured 76 cars and three motorcycles, and offered first, second and third place trophies along with three specialty trophies for Best of Show, Police Chief’s Choice and Mayor’s Choice. Favorite oldies were played…