Area News

  By Shari Harris Publisher The new TCMH Licking Family Clinic opened its doors to community members at a grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremony on Thursday, July 11. The new clinic, located at 139 W. Highway 32, just east of Friend Lumber Company, is a modern, fully-equipped healthcare center designed to provide family healthcare…

    By Shari Harris Publisher The 2024 Texas County Livestock Fair was held last week at the Texas County Fairgrounds. In the livestock categories, at least 91 youth entries were made this year. In addition, numerous entries were made in the Horticulture, Field Crops, Ag. Production and Home Economics category. Several tractors were also…

  By Shari Harris Publisher The Licking R-VIII School District will have the following question on the August 6 ballot: “Should the Licking R-VIII School District of Texas County, Missouri, be authorized to increase the operating tax levy by $0.49 per one hundred dollars of assessed valuation according to the 2024 assessment to provide salary…

  In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Learn about the Gospel Singing at Anutt Community Church on July 13. Charles and Barbara (Krewson) Campbell are wished a Happy Anniversary! MSU-WP invites you to “Chart your path to success” by enrolling now. The Texas County Health…

        By Shari Harris Publisher The 40th Annual Route 63 Car & Bike Show was held Saturday at the Old City Park in Licking. This year’s show saw 89 entries line up for a day of friendly competition and fun in the shade of the park. All entries received a t-shirt and…

  By Shari Harris Publisher The Resort at Boiling Springs was filled with people this weekend, celebrating a Fourth of July Family Event. Many were camping, but others just came for the day, filling the campground as they enjoyed the activities Saturday afternoon and evening. The owners of the resort, Robert and Tina Comer, invited…

  IECA One hundred and two high school students participated in Missouri’s 61st annual Missouri Electric Youth Tour to Washington, D.C., June 14-20. Local delegates were Audrey Bell, Summersville; Destiny Evans, Plato; Khloe Baldwin, Salem; Mohamed Algraiw, Rolla; Cooper Hoerning, Mtn. Grove; Gideon Warneke, Cabool; Kristen Ely, Houston; Cat Lillis, St. James; and Nicole Paolella,…

A display of a replica of the Shroud of Turin will be hosted by Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church on Sunday, July 21. The public is invited to view the display, beginning at 9 a.m.. The Shroud of Turin is a cloth that is 14 feet long and 3 feet wide, and is believed…

    In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Route 63 Car Club announces their annual car show will be held this weekend at Licking’s Old City Park. See an opportunity to meet Travis Smith during a free lunch, at Scheets Auction House in Houston,…