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Judge Ernest “Buck” Tanner to retire July 31 after 30 years of service
A celebration was held during the regular St. Robert City Council meeting July 9 in honor of Judge Ernest “Buck” Tanner of Richland for his combined 30 years of service to the city as a police officer and municipal judge. Tanner retires on July 31. He told the...
Proposition Wildcat Pride to increase teacher retention
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 increases to employees of the District and pay general operating expenses?”
SOFTBALL: Howard resigns as S&T softball head coach
Bryan Howard, who led Missouri S&T’s softball team to its first conference championship in program history and its second berth to the NCAA Division II Tournament in the 2024 season, is resigning as the head coach of the Miners to accept a similar position at Cameron University. A nationwide...
Shiite Muslims in Pakistan, Lebanon and Iraq commemorate Ashoura, marking the death of Imam Hussein
Shiite Muslims in Pakistan, Lebanon and Iraq are commemorating Ashoura, marking the 7th-century death of Prophet Muhammad’s grandson, Hussein, while paying tribute to Palestinians as the Israel-Hamas war has entered its 10th month and tensions heighten between Hezbollah and the Israeli military. (AP video by Muhammad Farooq, Ali Sharafeddine, Salman Ameen and Ali Jabar/
Neaomi Ruth McCall Blair
Neaomi Ruth McCall Blair passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 7, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri with family and friends by her side. She was born on September 5, 1938 to the late Eugene and Netta (Britton) McCall in De Soto, MO. Neaomi Ruth McCall Blair was married to the late Reverend Elisha D. Blair on December 7, 1968. She supported her husband’s ministry work at Gospel Assembly Church in Duke, Missouri for 26 years.
Marsha June (Weldon) Haberman, 81
Marsha June (Weldon) Haberman, age 81, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024 at Oak Pointe in Rolla, Missouri. She was under the compassionate care of Three Rivers Hospice following a lengthy battle with health issues and Alzheimer’s disease. Born September 12, 1942 in La Porte, Indiana, Marsha grew up in the Louisville area and graduated from Fern Creek High School. Marsha began college as a voice major and later went on to study nursing at Sinclair Community College in Dayton, Ohio and passed her state boards in March 1978. Through the years, Marsha served on staff at various facilities including Good Samaritan Hospital in Dayton, Ohio, St. Bernadine Hospital in California, Pattie A. Clay Hospital in Richmond, Kentucky and retired from her nursing career from Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky in 2002. Throughout her life, Marsha came to amass an impressive collection of nurse memorabilia which she donated to Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center Nurses Auxiliary. She also had a love for animals, both four-legged and feathered and enjoyed spending time at the beach with her toes in the sand. She joins many of her loved ones in heaven. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Garnet Weldon, husband Joel Haberman, brother C. Michael Weldon and two sons, James Allan Saylors and William Michael Saylors. Surviving her is son, Thomas (Megan) Saylors of Rolla, Missouri, stepdaughters Karen Sutton and Joanna Haberman, sister-in-law Coy Weldon, nephew Christopher Weldon as well as twelve grandchildren and thirteen great- grandchildren. A private ceremony and celebration of life will take place in Oak Island, North Carolina for Marsha to eternally rest in peace at her favorite destination, where ocean waves and sandy beaches are forever, and sunsets and high tides are how time is measured.
In this edition: July 18, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News:. Licking Christian Church will have VBS July 21-24. The LPHC Annual Bike Show is this weekend; don’t miss it!. Phelps Health will be answering questions about MyChart. The Phelps County Fair is...
County Clerk discusses election processes and security at last Thursday’s Rotary meeting
Laclede County Clerk Linda Cansler discussed Security and processes planned for the August primary election at Thursday’s Lebanon Rotary Club luncheon. “When we have election judges out there, there are a lot of questions that get asked of them,” Cansler said. “These are the things I’m trying to share with you, because when you know them, you can share them with others.” Absentee ballots, Cansler explained, are for those unable to appear on election day. She said no excuse voting takes place during the two weeks before the elections and can be completed at the courthouse. For more on this story, see Wednesday's LCR.
Injuries reported in Sunday crash in Richland
Injuries were reported Sunday, July 14, resulting from a two-vehicle crash that occurred on Pine Street in Richland, according to an online report of Troop I of the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 2005 Chevrolet Impala, driven by Vanessa D. Steson, 36, of Richland, was southbound at 6:30 p.m. July...
St. Robert man pleads guilty to manslaughter after 2023 Pulaski County shooting
A St. Robert man charged in a fatal shooting in Pulaski County in January 2023 pleaded guilty Wednesday, according to court documents. Tyron Spence-Bay, 33, pleaded guilty to charges including first-degree involuntary manslaughter. The Pulaski County Sheriff's Office said Spence-Bay shot and killed Robin Keppel on Jan. 11, 2023, after...
Man in serious condition after vehicle rolls over him in Phelps County
A man is in serious condition after his vehicle rolled over him on July 14. On Sunday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) reported that a 2005 Honda Rancher was traveling southbound on private property, near County Road 3140. Around 5:30 p.m., Randy W. Romine, 69, of Rolla, was driving...
Rolla man seriously hurt after ATV crash in Phelps County
PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An ATV crash in Phelps County Sunday evening sent a Rolla man to the hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened on private property near County Road 3140 at 5:30 p.m. According to the online crash report, a 2005 Honda Rancher driven by Randy Romine, 69, overturned, ejected The post Rolla man seriously hurt after ATV crash in Phelps County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
County and City Considers consolidating dispatch centers for 9-1-1 calls
The Laclede County Commission and the Lebanon City Council are working on an agreement to consolidate the Lebanon Police Department’s Dispatch Center and Laclede County 911 Communications Center. Currently, all 911 calls are answered by Laclede County 911 Communications, and then the city related calls are transferred to the Lebanon Police Department, causing delays and even confusion for those who may be in crisis. A unified dispatch system will eliminate the need for transfers between different communication centers. “This has been on our radar for several years, and the timing of the agreement is perfect as the new 911 Communication Center is near completion,” said Laclede County Commissioner Randy Angst. The new 911 building project was approved by the commission in 2022 and was funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
Fort Leonard Wood officials identify soldier found dead on post
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (KY3) - Fort Leonard Wood identified a soldier found dead in an on-post residence on July 12. Cpl. Robert Wilson, 23, worked as a human resources non-commissioned officer assigned to the 84th Chemical Battalion at the post. Staff found him unresponsive with a gunshot wound. “Our...
Lt. Dan Band live at Fort Leonard Wood July 26
FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. (July 15, 2024) — Fort Leonard Wood’s Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation will host Gary Sinise and the Lt. Dan Band live in concert on July 26 on Gerlach Field. The band, which is now a Gary Sinise Foundation program, uplifts and celebrates our nation’s defenders and their families and to-date has performed more than 560 concerts around the globe.
County, city announce agreement to consolidate 911 services
The Laclede County Commission and the Lebanon City Council are working on an agreement to consolidate the Lebanon Police Department’s Dispatch Center and Laclede County 911 Communications Center, the Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday. Currently, all 911 calls are answered by Laclede County 911-Communications, which transfers city-related calls to the Lebanon Police Department. This extra step can cause delays and confusion for citizens, often having to repeat information during emergencies after making a 911 call. A unified dispatch system will eliminate the need for the transfer between different communication centers. Laclede County Dispatch, which currently serves under the direction of the Sheriff, provides emergency dispatch to the sheriff’s office deputies, all rural fire agencies, and the Lebanon Fire Department. The agreement would place all dispatchers in the same building. The goal is to complete the transition to the new dispatch system by December 31. For more see Wednesday's LCR.
TKD Foundation establishes endowed chair in glass science at Missouri S&T
The TKD Foundation, headquartered in Rolla, Missouri, has permanently funded the Richard K. Brow Chair of Glass Science endowment at Missouri S&T. Co-founded by the late Thomas E. “Ted” Day and his wife, Kimberly A. “Kim” Day, the TKD Foundation seeks to turn innovative ideas into tangible outcomes that will help mankind.
Cornell Miles
Cornell Miles, Jr., age 59, a U.S. Army Veteran, of St. Robert, died Tuesday, May 14, 2024, in his home in St. Robert. He is survived by his two children, Paxton Goodrich of Rogers, Ark. and Kaitlin Miles of Rogers, Ark.; his parents, Cornell Miles, Sr. and Laura Miles of Waynesville; a brother, Vic Miles (Kim) of Rogers, Ark.; his sister, Melva McBean (Horace) of Haverstraw, N.Y.; sister-in-law, Crystal Vega of Fayetteville, Ark.; nieces and nephews, Andrew McBean (fianc’e Marie), Amber McBean, Alexandra “Mini-Me” McBean, Lauren Miles (friend: Kaita) and Sophia Vega; as well as a host of other relatives and friends.
Walter G. Madsen (Lebanon)
Walter G. Madsen, age 47 of Portage, Wisconsin, passed away in Lebanon, Missouri on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He is survived by his mother, Tamara Lucky of Kenosha, Wisconsin; three brothers, Billy Madsen and Dustin Madsen, both of Kenosha, Wisconsin, and Chris Lucky of Texas; two sons, James Madsen of San Tan Valley, Arizona and Brandon Madsen of Mesa, Arizona; two daughters, Brianna Madsen of Warfield, Arizona and Jasmine Madsen of Apache Junction, Arizona; and a number of grandchildren.
Boil advisory issued for the City of Iberia due to lightning striking well pump
The City of Iberia issued a boil advisory for July 15. A press release from the city stated that all residents in the area will be under a boil advisory due to lightning striking a pump to a well. The advisory is said to last the next 48 hours.
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