Butterflies released in memoriam
By Shari Harris Publisher Kissiar Sunflower Patch hosted a butterfly release Saturday afternoon, August 17, at their location on North Main Street, Licking. Attendees were able to purchase butterflies before the event to release in memory of a lost loved one. A short ceremony preceded the release, with organizer Cherie Kissiar reciting a heartfelt…
Read MorePride Barco Lock Company
By Shari Harris Publisher As prices climbed in Santa Barbara, Calif., Ian Renga knew he needed a change – for himself and his company, Pride Barco Lock Company. A friend convinced him to give Missouri a try. After six months at his friend’s ranch near Ava, Renga found a property in Licking that offered…
Read MoreSwearing in of new LPD Officer
And baby makes five… generations!
Coming Events: August 22, 2024
TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS The required Reorganization meeting for the Texas County Democratic Central Committee will be held starting at 5:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 22, in the meeting room on the lower level of the County Government Center. All are welcome. TEXAS COUNTY REPUBLICANS The next meeting of the Texas County Republicans will be at…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 22 – 28, 2024
For Sale: For Sale: Used riding mowers for sale or lawnmower repair. Call 573-202-1337. L/30/6tp For Sale: Two bar stools with black leather seat coverings, winter quilts, brand new pillows, household items, misc. items. Please leave message and phone number. 417-967-0913. H/18/1tp For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley,…
Read MoreObituary – Audra F. O’Malley
Audra Faye O’Malley, 86, formerly of Evening Shade (Plato), Mo., passed away on August 16, 2024, at Avera Oahe Manor in Gettysburg, S.D., while recovering from a fractured pelvis. Audra was born on April 27, 1938, to Chester Aaron Wallace and Mary Lea Schultz Wallace in Tribune, Mo., (now the site of Fort Leonard Wood).…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 15, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: On our webpage, you’ll see that the Licking R-VIII School District will hold their public hearing to set the property tax rate on August 14 at 5:45 p.m. The Licking Rural Fire Department is accepting bids on a 2006…
Read MoreOzark Family Rodeo held in Licking
By Shari Harris Publisher Saturday evening saw several come out to the Licking Rodeo Grounds to watch or compete in the Ozark Family Rodeo. Events ranged from Mutton Busting and Walk/Trot for the younger kids; Mini Bulls with Peewee, Junior and Senior categories; Barrel Racing with Peewee, Junior and Open categories; Junior and Open Poles;…
Read MoreKissiar Sunflower Patch Festival
By Shari Harris Publisher Kissiar Sunflower Patch held their festival on Saturday at their location on North Main Street in Licking. Vendors offered crafts, food and drinks; the general store had a variety of shirts and other sunflower decorated items; and don’t forget the sunflower patch, where black oil seed sunflowers bloomed out nicely for…
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