Coming events: December 12, 2024
CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS STORE Abounding Hope Church will host a Children’s Christmas Store from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, December 14. Children up to age 13 can shop for up to 5 gifts. No item will be over $1. Free gift wrapping and waiting area for parents while children shop. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA HOUSTON…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 12 – 18, 2024
For Sale: For Sale: Large metal Christmas tree stand, Lasko Tower Heater, fresher air machine, pickup rack made by pipe, used chain saw. Call and or leave a message for John West 417-967-3136. H/34/2tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter…
Read MoreObituary – Rae Reed
Rae (Mathis) Reed, age 81, was the daughter of Edward Mathis and Lillian (Sillyman) Binkley. She was born on November 17, 1943, in Houston, Missouri, and passed away on December 8, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, while surrounded by her loved ones. She married Oscar Reed on December 20, 1961, and to this…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 5, 2024
The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, area-wide menus, sports schedules, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events, classifieds, and don’t forget comics and puzzles are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current postings on…
Read MoreMill Lighting marks beginning of holiday season
By Shari Harris, Publisher The lighting of the historic Licking Mill Saturday evening marked the beginning of the holiday season in the community. Around three dozen people braved the cold evening to gather on Mill Street and sing carols with Santa Claus. Then a brief countdown led to the flipping of switches and Christmas lights beamed…
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Two trophies for Licking at Big Cat Classic
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Big Cat Classic, hosted by Town & Country Banks, was held Tuesday evening, November 26. The location alternates between Licking and Salem, with this year’s event being held in Salem. The Big Cat Classic is a full evening of basketball between the boys’ and girls’ varsity and junior varsity…
Read MoreComing Events: December 5, 2024
DOWNTOWN LICKING CHRISTMAS FESTIVITIES Licking’s annual downtown Christmas festivities will be held Saturday, December 7, in downtown Licking. Craft vendors will be found at the VFW Hall from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., Santa will be at the VFW from 11-12:30, then will be at the Mill for the toy giveaway at 1:30 this year.…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 5 – 11, 2024
For Sale: For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now to The Licking News. Call 573-674-2412 or stop by The Licking News office at 115 S. Main Street in Licking. L/1/tfn For Sale: “You’re the…
Read MoreObituary – Mary H. Mace
Mary Helen (Hayes) Mace, 89, of Salem, Missouri, entered eternal rest Saturday, November 23, 2024, in Salem, Missouri. Mary is survived by her loving husband: Roger Mace, of Salem; daughter: Mary Jo Cook and husband Gary, of Salem; grandson: Justin Cook and wife, Tabatha, of Salem; great-grandson: Clayton Biere, of Bland; sisters-in-law: Luvena Bell, of…
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