Wildcat Early Learning Center spreads Christmas cheer
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreRain doesn’t stop Edgar Springs Christmas Parade
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Edgar Springs Christmas Parade and Breakfast with Santa were held Saturday, December 14. A rainy morning did not stop the parade, though some watched from the protection of their cars. Walkers delivered handfuls of candy to hastily opened windows. Others couldn’t contain their excitement and left the dryness of their…
Read MoreOgden opens new office in Licking
LICKING, Mo. – Scott Ogden, a financial professional with Thrivent, a diversified financial services organization, recently announced he is opening a new office in Licking to better serve his clients. “I’m looking forward to welcoming clients to my new office,” said Ogden. “But what I’m most excited about is having the opportunity to connect with…
Read MoreChildren’s Christmas Store shares the gift of giving
Lady ’Cats tame the Tigers, rally over the Comets
Coach Steve Rissler LICKING 61, HOUSTON 23 LICKING, Mo. – Licking faced a familiar face in their home opener last Monday in the Houston Lady Tigers. Licking dominated from the beginning to the end of this one. Allie Hock opened the scoring for Licking off a lob from Linzie Wallace and that opened the flood…
Read MoreWildcats win two
By Coach Phillip Gambill LICKING 81, STOUTLAND 66 LICKING, Mo. – On Tuesday, December 10, the Wildcats played their home opener in conference play against the Stoutland Tigers. The Wildcats jumped out to a 16-7 lead after the first quarter, but then put up 20 more points in the second to take a 36-29 lead…
Read MoreComing events: December 19, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 19. BREAKFAST WITH SANTA AT LICKING VFW The Licking VFW Auxiliary will host a Breakfast with Santa from 8 -10 a.m. on Saturday, December 21, at the Licking VFW Hall. Enjoy pancake, sausage, eggs, coffee…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 19 – 25, 2024
For Sale: For Sale: 1955 Series 1 Chevrolet 3100 pickup; 5 window, 3 speed with overdrive, 6 cylinder and 2 tone brown. $35,000 417-926-9090. H/35/2tp 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…
Read MoreObituary – Rose Green-Skyles
Rose Ellen Green-Skyles went to be with her Lord on December 10, 2024, at the age of 85. Rose was devoted to her family and was a treasured mother, “Mimi,” Great Mimi, Great-Great Mimi to a family that returned her love equally. Rose was a gracious servant all of her life. Her heart was one…
Read MoreObituary – Omer “Neil” Wofford
Omer O’Neil “Neil” Wofford passed away on December 7, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Jean (“Jeanie”) Zurkuhlen Wofford. Neil was born June 16, 1942, at Montauk, Missouri, in Dent County, near Licking, to Utah and Fern Beasley Wofford. O’Neil graduated from Licking High School in 1961. He attended Southwest Missouri…
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