Coming Events June 27, 2024
BATES FAMILY REUNION The James Bradford Bates Family Reunion will be held, with doors to open at 10 a.m., at the Fox Community Room in Licking on Saturday, June 29. Lunch will be noon; please bring a side dish. INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATION The Licking Independence Day Celebration will be held Saturday, June 29, at Deer…
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Read MoreObituary – Gary W. Moore
Gary Wayne Moore, 60, of Edgar Springs, passed away on June 15, 2024, at his home. Gary was born on April 14, 1964, to William “Bill” and Norma (Heavin) Klarner. On June 30, 1984, he was united in marriage to Esther (Varney) Moore, who survives at the home. Gary worked as a laborer but…
Read MoreObituary – Tami L. Allison
Tami Lee Allison, of Rolla, passed away Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at the age of 66. She was born on October 3, 1957, in Rolla, to Donald Davidson and Constance (Ayers) Davidson. Her mother, Connie, preceded her in death in 2009. She was also preceded in death by her grandparents; Bill and Geneva Ayers, and…
Read MoreObituary – Terry Wallace
Terry Wallace, age 65, son of Charles and Thelma (Buckner) Wallace, was born on August 9, 1958, in Houston, Mo. He passed away on June 13, 2024, at his home in Licking, Mo. Terry is preceded in death by his parents; son, Steven; sister, Carolyn (Sue); and brother, Hugh (Alex). He is survived by four…
Read MoreLicking Aquatic Center remains closed
By Shari Harris, Publisher A main topic of discussion at the June meeting of the City of Licking Board of Aldermen was the City’s Aquatic Center, which has not been able to open yet this summer. Aquatic Center employees were among those attending the meeting, hoping to learn more about the expectations for this summer.…
Read MoreIn this edition: June 20, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Anutt Community Church will host the Howell Family Gospel Singing Saturday evening. Meet at Boone Creek Baptist Church for Breaker Rock Beach VBS beginning June 23. The family of Dale Storm extends their thanks to all for their support…
Read MoreJH Track has two Top-10 finishes at Nationals
The Mo Express Track Club headed to the National Middle School Track competition in North Carolina last week. Licking was well represented by these young track athletes, who qualified for the event at the State meet this spring. Evan Crow finished 8th in Pole Vault and the 4 x 100 meter relay of Jason Ingram,…
Read MoreVivek Malek stops in Licking
Gidcumb Farms
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Josh and Michelle Gidcumb established Gidcumb Farms in 2022, when Josh, a helicopter pilot, sold his helicopter spraying business and decided that he “has always liked growing stuff.” Three generations of the hardworking Gidcumb family work the land, producing fruit, vegetables and flowers, and they have eggs that are sold…
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