Coming Events: March 20, 2025

STORM SIREN TESTING

Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 20.

BOONE TOWNSHIP FISH FRY

Boone Township will hold its annual fish fry at noon on Saturday, March 22. All township residents are welcome to attend, at the township shed at 16245 Highway AF, Licking.

LITTLE LEAGUE SIGNUPS

Little League signups continue at Licking City Hall during regular business hours through Friday, March 28, 2025.

BENEFIT RIDE FOR IVAN GALE

A benefit ride for Ivan Gale will be held on Saturday, March 29, beginning at 1 p.m. at Crow Creek Bar & Grill. Line up starts at noon. Register in advance at Crow Creek or beginning at 11 a.m. the day of the ride. A benefit meal, auction, music and more will be held at Crow Creek after the ride. The benefit is to support Ivan and his family. Gale remains hospitalized after a motorcycle accident.

KARLA’S KICKIN’ CANCER’S CABOOSE BENEFIT

The Karla’s Kickin’ Cancer’s Caboose Fish Fry Benefit is planned for 6 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, at Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church. The menu will be catfish, hushpuppies, fried taters, coleslaw, beans, hotdogs and more. A gun raffle, and a live and silent auction will also be held.

GOSPEL SINGING

Becky and Lauryn Lercher will perform at the New Life Free Will Baptist Church in Licking at 6 p.m. on Sunday, March 30. All are welcome to attend; admission is free.

REVIVAL

A revival will be held at 7 p.m. on April 4, 6 p.m. on April 5, and 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. on April 6 at New Life Free Will Baptist Church in Licking. Pastor Bob Thebeau will be preaching. All are welcome to attend.

SEASON OPENING TEXAS COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART & HISTORY

The Texas County Museum of Art & History and the Book Nook will open for the 2025 season on Monday, April 7. Hours will be 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Mondays and Tuesdays.

2025 TEXAS COUNTY FAIR DATES SET

Texas County Livestock Fair Sheep, Goat, Hog and Replacement Heifer Weigh-in will be April 13. The fair will be held July 8-12, with the Livestock Auction on Saturday, July 12, at 2 p.m.

AMERICAN LEGION RAFFLE

American Legion Post 559 will raffle a Stevens 12-gauge pump Model 320 shotgun on April 18, 2025. Call 573-842-3853 for more information.

GUN AND QUILT RAFFLE

The Fleet Reserve Association FRA Branch 364 is holding a Gun, Quilt and Large Ceramic Planter Raffle. The raffles are in support of college scholarships. For more information call David Herndon at 417-967-0661.

RECOVERY UNDERGROUND

Recovery Underground, a local support group, meets at 6 p.m. on Mondays, a Bible study at 6 p.m. on Thursdays, and Church at 6 p.m. on Saturdays, each week at 108 Main Street in Licking. For more information call Jake Carver at 573-889-7785.

TOPS

Take Off Pounds Sensibly (TOPS) Licking Chapter meets at 4 – 4:30 p.m. at the Licking United Methodist Church, 208 S. Main St. on Mondays. Attend a meeting to see if we can help you lose weight or maintain your lost weight. For more information, visit TOPS.org or call Kathleen at 573-548-1133.

GRIEF AND LOSS RECOVERY GROUP

Grief is normal when you experience a great loss, but if it’s been too long, you may need help. We are here Monday evenings at 5 p.m. and open to all! Meeting at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, on the corner of Hwy. 63 and College St., Licking. For more information, call Diane at 573-889-9197.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS

Alcoholics Anonymous meets at 7:30 p.m. every Tuesday at the Licking United Methodist Church.

FREE ADDICTION RECOVERY CLASS

A program to help you overcome any form of addiction, based on the doctrine of Jesus Christ. If you or a loved one are struggling, please come! Every Tuesday night at 7 p.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Hwy. 63 and Hwy. E, Houston.

AOG LEGACY SERVICE

The Licking Assembly of God invites all to attend their weekly Legacy Service, held from 1 – 2 p.m. every Wednesday. This non-denominational service was begun to provide an option for those who wish to attend a mid-week service held during daylight hours.

KIDS AT THE CREEK

The Kids at the Creek Program at Boone Creek Baptist Church meets every Wednesday that school is in session, from 5:30 to 7 p.m., with a light dinner, Bible study, crafts and music.

KIDZ CLUB/ YOUTH GROUP

First Baptist Church Kidz Club, ages 4 years through 6th grade, will meet on Wednesday evenings from 6:30 – 7:30 p.m. at First Baptist Church, 223 Main Street, and will be served a meal. If your child needs a ride, contact the church at 573-674-3141.

LYNCH TOWNSHIP

Lynch Township’s meetings are the first Thursday of each month at 6 p.m., at the Lynch Township Shed, 14472 Boiling Springs Road.

SONS OF THE AMERICAN LEGION

Sons of the American Legion (SAL) will meet the first Thursday of each month at the Licking VFW Hall. Meet and greet begins at 4 p.m., with the meeting from 6 – 7 p.m.

DIABETES SUPPORT GROUP

The Phelps Health Diabetes Support Group meets the second Tuesday of each month, from 4 to 5 p.m., at the Delbert Day Cancer Institute. Call 573-458-7314 for information.

SHERRILL TOWNSHIP

Sherrill Township meets at 5:30 p.m. every other Thursday at the township shed located at 11875 South 137, in Licking. The next meeting is March 20.

BOONE TOWNSHIP MEETING

Boone Township meets the second Thursday of the month at 5:30 p.m. Meeting is at the Township Shed, 16245 Highway AF, Licking.

PARKINSON’S AND CAREGIVERS SUPPORT GROUP

The Phelps Health Parkinson’s and Caregivers Support Group meets the third Tuesday of each month, from 2:30 to 4 p.m., at the Delbert Day Cancer Institute. Call 573-458-3007 for information.

OZARK MOUNTAIN AMATEUR RADIO CLUB

The Ozark Mountain Amateur Radio Club meets the third Saturday of each month, at noon at the Lone Star Annex, 114 W. Main St. in downtown Houston. All are welcome, with young people interested in Ham Radio especially encouraged to attend. We can help with getting your FCC license! Contact Willy Adey at 417-260-4626 for more information.

TEXAS COUNTY TRANSPORTATION

Licking Bridge Builders has transportation available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. To ride the bus, please make your appointment at least a day in advance by calling 573-674-3558 and talking with a volunteer.

GIFT SUBSCRIPTIONS

Carrie Edgar, of Edgar Springs, will receive a one-year subscription to The Licking News from Bill Edgar, of Edgar Springs.

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