Drug arrest leads to charges of Trafficking Drugs
During a routine patrol on August 22, at approximately 12:32 a.m., a Licking officer observed two subjects sitting outside a business which had closed for the evening. As the officer attempted to make contact with the subjects, the female subject placed an object behind the propane tank. When the officer asked the female,…
Read MoreStrength, confidence key to this year’s Lady ’Cats
By Shari Harris Publisher The Licking Lady Wildcats Volleyball Team is preparing for a competitive season. Head Coach Tammy Gorman and Assistant Coach Brenlee Smith have their team in shape and ready to begin their difficult schedule. “It will be a tough season,” predicted Gorman. “During adversity, we’ve got to learn to…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball returns proven performers
By Shari Harris Publisher The fall season for Licking Wildcat Baseball begins with the Fall Kick-Off at U.S. Ballpark on August 30-31. Licking will face Southwest (Washburn) at 2 p.m. on August 31. Cole Roark has stepped up from the role of assistant coach and has taken the reins of Wildcat Baseball…
Read MoreComing Events: August 29, 2024
MITCHELL FAMILY REUNION The Mitchell Family Reunion 2024 will be held Labor Day weekend. Family and friends are invited. Follow Facebook for questions or updates. Friday evening at 5:30 p.m. is dinner at Mexican restaurant in Licking. Saturday at 10 a.m. is a float trip. Sunday at 1 p.m. is carry-in lunch at Deer Lick…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 29 – September 4, 2024
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Read MoreObituary – Margaret L. Lane
In loving memory of Margaret Lee Lane. Born October 16, 1940, in Litchfield, Illinois, to Mary Brooks and Robert Worthington, Margaret passed away August 24, 2024, in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by family. Margaret Lee Lane was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend who touched the lives of many with her love, kindness and…
Read MoreObituary – Evelyn L. Uher
Evelyn Lorene (Mace) Uher was born July 31, 1932, in Anutt, Mo., to William Clyde “Bud” and Fern (Leonard) Mace. She passed away August 21, 2024, in Licking, Mo. Evelyn married Donald Jack Uher on August 30, 1952, and they were married for 71 years before Don passed away on November 28, 2023. She was…
Read MoreObituary – Mitchell D. Fall
Mitchell Dewayne Fall, age 67, went to heaven August 18, 2024, in St, Louis, Missouri. He was born December 28, 1956, in Verdes, France, to Omar Fall and Anna Hill. Mitch was a Marine who continued to wake up before the sun every morning between 3:30 and 4 a.m. and would watch the sun…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 22, 2024
The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, job listings, area-wide menus, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events and classifieds are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition…
Read MoreReady for school?!
By Shari Harris Publisher Students and parents appeared eager and ready to start the new school year while attending Monday’s Open House at Licking Elementary and Licking L.E.A.D. schools. Parents and children met with teachers, learned bus routes and completed necessary paperwork. An estimated 300 families were in attendance at Licking Elementary School, and…
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