Coming Events: May 7, 2026
MONTAUK CENTENNIAL MILL DAYS CELEBRATION Celebrate Montauk State Park’s 100th Anniversary on May 8-9 at Mill Days. Craftspeople and artisans will demonstrate blacksmithing, basketbmaking, woodworking and Ozark Mountain music; try your skills at an archery range, find local handmade gifts and crafts, and more. OZARKS OLDER IRON CLUB SPRING SHOW & TRACTOR PULL The Ozarks…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 7-13, 2026
For Sale: WW Ranch – Homestead Market Swap & Sell Flea Market, 8386 W. Highway 32, Salem. Every second Sunday, 10am to 3pm. May 10th. Call 573-247-5177, email wwrancho@yahoo.com. L/14/1tp For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares debut gamelit novel “San…
Read MoreObituary – Donald W. Ramsey
Donald Wayne Ramsey, age 90, passed away Friday, May 1, 2026, at home surrounded by family. Don was born July 13, 1935, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to Vernon and Elizabeth Ramsey. Don’s first love was Jesus, who saved him at 14 years old. His next love was his faithful wife of 69 years, Kay, then…
Read MoreIn This Edition: April 30, 2026
Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: Buckner & Gately Auction has listed another auction – it looks like it will be a good one. There are plenty of ideas for Mother’s Day gifts: Buffalo Road Greenhouse…
Read MoreCity of Licking and Texas County receive Blue Shield designation
On Friday, April 24, the Missouri Department of Public Safety (DPS) welcomed another 21 Blue Shield communities for 2026. The total number of jurisdictions recognized are 249 for Year 2 of the Blue Shield program. First-time Blue Shield communities recognized last week included Bethany, Breckenridge Hills, Buffalo, Chaffee, Crane, Hamilton, Humansville, Laclede County, Licking, Shrewsbury,…
Read MoreSpring Music Concert at Licking schools
The Music Department for the Licking R-8 School District presented their Spring Music Concert at the Sherman Hill Field House on Sunday afternoon, April 26. Performing were the Licking Elementary School fifth and sixth grade singers, Beginner Band, the High School band and concert choir, the Cat’s Meow, and three ensembles who advanced to the…
Read MoreChocolate lovers hold tasting event
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” This quote by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, creator of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, was put to the test on Tuesday, April 21, as the first Chocolate Tasting Fundraiser was held by the Licking Bridge Builders. The word “first” is…
Read MoreBaseball Wildcats celebrate seniors
Baseball Senior Night was held on Tuesday, April 21, after the varsity-only contest between the Licking Wildcats and the Laquey Hornets. The game ended early, with an 18-3 victory for the home team Wildcats. Senior Isaac Rinne, son of Jarad and Delaney Rinne, and Karson Walker, son of Willie and Carla Walker, were recognized for…
Read MoreCreativity on display at Licking High School
Art students at Licking High School and middle school art students exhibited their work in the hallways of the Sherman Hill Field House last week, with an Open House on Thursday, April 23, and with the exhibit continuing through Sunday afternoon’s Spring Concert. Artwork utilizing many different mediums was included in the Art Show, including…
Read MoreComing Events: April 30, 2026
BIKE NIGHT CRUISE-IN A Bike Night Cruise-In will be held the last Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at Sonic Drive-In in Houston. All bikes welcome. For more information, call Norman at 417-287-7163. HUTCHASON CEMETERY WORK DAY A work day and business meeting will be held at Hutchason Cemetery on Saturday, May 2, at…
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