Coming Events June 1, 2023
SUMMER READING PROGRAM The Texas County Library 2023 Summer Reading Program for children ages 3- to 12-years-old kicks off Thursday, June 1. Register your child at 3 p.m. at the Licking Branch or check the time at your local branch. NO BINGO There will no Bingo at the VFW Friday, June 2, due to Rodeo…
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Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: 2:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m. Thursday; all day Friday, 8338 Emery Rd, Bucyrus. Name-brand women’s clothes, jeans, smart watch, purses, lots of fabric, hammock on a stand, wood fire pit, men’s camouflage. H/6/1tp For Sale: For Sale: 2006 17’x42” Alweld Aluminum jon boat comes with 2005 25/20 hp Mercury jet outboard…
Read MoreObituary – Daryl C. Walberg
Daryl Coy Walberg was born on July 29, 1954, in St. Louis, Mo., to James Alvin and Polly Ruth (Holden) Walberg. He passed away on May 29, 2023, in Licking, Mo. Daryl worked as a small engine mechanic throughout his life. He married Charlcie Williams on April 25, 1974. Daryl enjoyed going to car shows…
Read MoreObituary – Mabel Colleen Agee
Mabel Colleen (Wallis) Agee departed to be with our Lord, at the age of 92, on May 24, 2023, in Garland, Texas. Colleen, daughter of Omer Jordan Wallis and Iva Elizabeth (Trout) Wallis, was born November 13, 1930, in the Dent County community of Hepsoda, Mo. She graduated Licking High School in 1949. On October…
Read MoreObituary – Terry G. Ross
Terry Gale Ross, age 75, of Newburg, passed from this life on May 20, 2023. He was born on March 3, 1948, to Everett Arthur Ross and Eugenia Fern (Woolsey) Ross, in St Louis, Mo. Terry was preceded in death by his parents, Everett and Fern Ross; brother, Jack Howard; sister, Sheila Harper; nephew, Jack…
Read MoreObituary – Mary Jane Medders
Mary Jane Medders, 94, passed away at her daughter Dee Anna’s house, in Republic, on March 2, 2023. She was born on March 19, 1928, near Houston, Mo. She was the third child of Charles Earnest “Ern” Keeney and Anna Mae (Cox) Keeney. She was married to Truman “Ikey” Medders, in 1955, and was blessed…
Read MoreMoDOT doing repairs and maintenance
Route AJ in Texas County reduced for pavement repairs WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. – Route AJ in Texas County will be reduced to one lane with intermittent lane closures as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route FF to the end of state maintenance. Weather permitting;…
Read MoreBoil Water Advisory
PWSD #4 RURAL WATER We have issued a Boil Water Advisory due to a water line break. The areas affected are Pigeon Creek Road, Cadle Road, Pursifull Road and Part of Highway 32 East. The following steps should be taken: Boil water vigorously for 3 minutes prior to use. Use only water that has been…
Read MoreArmed Forces Appreciation Day event held
By Shari Harris, Publisher Houston American Legion Post #41, Licking VFW Post #6337 and Cabool VFW Post #473 joined together to host an Armed Forces Appreciation Day veterans fair at the Texas County Fairgrounds Saturday. The event was held to “help as many veterans and their families as possible” and to “ensure that every veteran…
Read MoreIn this edition: May 25, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Get the kids signed up for the Texas County Library Summer Reading Program. The Rodeo is coming to town! See the schedule of events. The Licking Cemetery Board will be receiving donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. See…
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