Downtown Licking overrun with costumed creatures
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Light the Night Festival was a huge success Thursday, as trick-or-treaters filled downtown Licking on the hunt for candy, hot dogs, nachos and other treats. Organizations handed out candy along Main Street and in the parking lots of Fox Funeral Home and the United Methodist Church. Lines of…
Read MoreA new home for The Sassy Hide and Freedom Financial
By Shari Harris, Publisher Two Licking businesses relocated in the month of October, from an office/storefront on Highway 32 in the Friendly Village Shopping Center, to a larger location at 204 Maple Street, across from the New to You consignment clothing store. The Sassy Hide began its move on October 1, and had a Grand…
Read MoreSonshine & Rainbow Costume Parade
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreChamber of Commerce Youth Deer Hunt Contest winner
Breedlove gets 12-point buck
Lady ’Cats win District title, fall in quarterfinals
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Lady Wildcats went into this season’s District tournament with a first place seed, earning a first round bye. They faced fourth-seed Steelville on Friday, October 25, at Dixon. Licking advanced from the semifinal round with a convincing three-set win over the Lady Cardinals, 25-14, 25-13 and 25-11. At Tuesday’s championship…
Read MorePhelps County R-III School receives grant
MFA Oil Foundation COLUMBIA, Mo. – The MFA Oil Foundation has awarded a grant to the Phelps County R-III School District to assist with purchasing STEM Course related items. The MFA Oil Foundation provides support to non-profit organizations that are working to improve communities where MFA Oil has a significant concentration of members and employees.…
Read MoreComing Events: November 7, 2024
GRAND OPENING Farmgirl Floral will hold their Grand Opening at their new location, 315 Highway 63, Licking, from 8 a.m. – 1 p.m. on Saturday November 9. The County Road Coffee Trailer will also be at the event. SIP AND SHOP EVENT The Sassy Hide will be having a Sip and Shop event from 10…
Read MoreClassifieds: November 7 – 13, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Wildcat Travel Club Yard Sale: Wednesday, November 13 & Thursday, November 14 at Licking Mill. 9am-5pm. L/45/1tc For Sale: For Sale: Dining Room Set, 42” x 60” Table, 4 Chairs & Bench. Call 573-201-8920. $200.00. L/44/5tp Firewood For Sale: $55/rank. Can deliver to Licking, Houston and Raymondville area for small fee. Phone: cell…
Read MoreObituary – Virginia M. Martin
Virginia Mae Martin, age 94, of the Hayden Community, was born February 27, 1930, in Venable, Texas County, Missouri, a daughter of Charles T. and Amanda A. (Friend) Venable, and passed from this life Tuesday, October 29, 2024, in her home. She was united in marriage on December 23, 1982, in Rolla, to Donley David…
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