Aquatic Center closed for remainder of season
By Shari Harris Publisher Licking City Hall announced last week that a large leak was found at the diving board end of the city pool, in the return line piping near the drain. More tests are upcoming, and the pool will remain closed this season. If you’ve driven past the pool, looks can…
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FBC VBS embarks on “The Great Jungle Journey”
Missouri Electric Co-Op Youth Program means education and fun
IECA Timothy Norris, Licking; Hayden Riggs, Houston; Katelyn Redker, Mountain Grove; Olivia Park, Rolla; Ava Ennis, St James; and Joseph Cook, Plato, were among the 85 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership Experience) program. The conference was held July 16-19,…
Read MoreLicking R-VIII Elementary School School Supply list, 2024-2025
All students will need: backpack, cups, ear buds, tissues, disinfecting wipes. The PTO will not be able to provide school supplies for students this year. Pre-School 1 box of 8 chunky crayons, 1 pkg. chunky markers (basic colors), 2 chunky pencils, 1 pair Fiskars blunt scissors for kids without safety cap, 1 5×8…
Read MoreComing Events July 25, 2024
SHROUD OF TURIN DISPLAY A replica of the Shroud of Turin will be on display at Saint John the Baptist Catholic Church, 222 W. Hwy. 32, Licking, Mo., through Friday, July 26 Anyone who is interested in learning more about this amazing cloth is welcome. Call 573-247-2608 or 573-674-3614 for viewing times. PHELPS HEALTH MYCHART…
Read MoreClassifieds July 25 – 31, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Huge Moving Sale: 17856 West Highway 32. Tons of household items, kids and womens clothing and more! Wed, Thurs, Fri, 8am-3pm. L/30/1tp Multi-Family Garage Sale: Thursday only, 7 to 5. 415 Cleveland Road, Houston. Home décor, toys, children’s and women’s clothing. H/14/1tc Big Yard Sale: Thursday and Friday, 7:00 a.m. to…
Read MoreObituary – Jenny L. Maples
With heavy hearts we are sad to announce that Jenny Lynn Maples, 60, passed away in her home with family by her side on July 22, 2024, from complications of ovarian cancer. Although she was born in Lebanon, Mo., she spent most of her life at her family home of over 32 years in…
Read MoreObituary – Tammy L. Edgerton
Tammy Louise Edgerton, age 66, passed away July 17, 2024, in Licking, Mo. She was born July 9, 1958, in Rolla, Mo., to Carl and Anna Crain. Tammy is preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Anna; son, Curtis Edgerton; brothers, Jackie Crain and Jimmy Crain; and sisters, Loetta Crain, Joann Crain…
Read MoreObituary – Jerry L. Fraser
Jerry Lee Fraser, born January 30, 1940, slipped the bonds of earth and became one with the stars in the heavens once again on June 30, 2024. For too long he couldn’t breathe, walk, dress or bathe himself after a big life of work, adventure and service. Finally, his body released its hold on his…
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