Area News
FFA Week celebration begins
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking FFA Chapter served breakfast to approximately 140 members of the community Saturday morning as they kicked off FFA Week, which continues through Friday, February 23. FFA members show their support for our community in multiple ways throughout the year including work done at the Licking Mill and assistance…
Read MoreK of C first Fish Fry of the year
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Knights of Columbus held their first fish fry of the year on Friday night at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church. Richard Hofstetter and Charlie Kuhn counted 125 meals served, approximately 45 of those being carryout, likely due to the cold temperatures. Suzie Blackburn coordinated the carryout. Lee Roy…
Read MoreAnnual Mill Fish Fry & Auction
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown Inc. will hold their third annual fish fry on Saturday, February 24, to raise funds for the maintenance of the historic Licking Mill. Herman Hall will be singing beginning at 4 p.m. and an auction will follow at 6 p.m. Volunteers begin serving fish, fries, beans, coleslaw, cornbread and…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 15, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking FFA Chapter will hold their Free Community Breakfast on Saturday. Show your support for our Licking FFA; place an ad in The Licking News annual edition coming out during FFA Week 2024 that showcases their accomplishments. Licking…
Read MorePierce resigns from TCMH Board of Trustees
By Shari Harris, Publisher Trustee Steve Pierce submitted his resignation from Texas County Memorial Hospital’s (TCMH) Board of Trustees Tuesday evening, February 6. This resignation occurred just hours after the board voted to remove Stace Holland as the hospital’s CEO. Pierce won election to the board of trustees in 2020 as a write-in candidate, and…
Read MoreNew Interim CEO replaces Holland at TCMH
Chief Executive Officer Stace Holland was removed from his position at the helm of TCMH following a meeting of the hospital’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, February 6. Bill Bridges was named as interim chief executive officer in his stead. Holland had occupied the position as CEO for just over a year, beginning in November…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 8, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. T.J.’s Flowers and Gifts will have chocolate covered strawberries (pre-order) and more; and Woody’s Flowers has Tumbleweed bouquets and more! Licking Downtown’s Third Annual Fish Fry to benefit the Licking Mill is coming up,…
Read More“Take Your Child to the Library”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Going to the library as family is time well spent for many reasons. Children learn that reading and literacy activities are not only educational but also fun, and it helps them become more proficient in the overall learning experience. Chaperoning adults become a positive example and positive influence, and they…
Read MoreLicking School District “Gets the Lead Out”
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking R-8 School District has met the new standard for lead levels with 100 percent of their drinking water. The Get the Lead Out of School Drinking Water Act was passed by the Missouri Legislature in the Spring of 2022. It required all schools to provide drinking water with a…
Read MoreDeath reported at Texas County Jail
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On the morning of February 3, 2024, a female detainee was found unresponsive in a holding cell in the Texas County Jail. Jail staff attempted life saving measures, E.M.S. and Houston Police Officers responded to the jail as well. The female was transported to Texas County Memorial Hospital,…
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