Coming Events June 6, 2024
LHS SUPER REUNION The LHS Super Reunion will be held at the Resort at Boiling Springs on Friday, June 7, 7-11 p.m., KC Ritz Band (gates open at 5 p.m.), and Saturday, June 8, with gates opening at noon, and events until dark, when fireworks will be held in honor of Doc Hatch. All LHS…
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Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: Thursday and Friday 7-5. Four family carport sale. Name brand women’s clothing, Patagonia, Free People, Victoria Secret, Under Armour, Nike, Chicago boutique. Paris décor, sheets, blankets, teacher shirts and miscellaneous, shoes, purses, toys, weed eater and drill. 8335 Emery Rd. Bucyrus. H/7/1tp Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday 8-3 pm. We have…
Read MoreObituary – Joyce E. Crum
Joyce Evaline Crum, age 83, passed away at Phelps Health on June 2, 2024, surrounded by her children. Joyce was born on December 17, 1940, in Licking, Mo., to Udell and Dorothy (Rinne) Floyd. She married Elbert Crum on March 8, 1958, and they shared three children and a lifetime of memories. She is preceded…
Read MoreObituary – Jerry G. Marchbanks
Jerry Gene Marchbanks, 81, of Licking, Mo., passed away on May 31, 2024. Jerry was born on April 19, 1943, in Bragg City, Mo., the son of Curtis Eugene Marchbanks and Lucille (Jackson) Marchbanks. Jerry served his country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Throughout his life, he worked as a farmer and a…
Read MoreObituary – Michael O. Jackson
Michael Odus Jackson, age 44, passed away May 29, 2024, in Rodgers, Ark. Born December 1, 1979, in Maben, Miss., to Odus and Diane Jackson. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Odus Jackson; grandmother, Laura Elizabeth Pritchard; grandfather, Emmons Arthur Pritchard; cousins, Anita Bettis and Elizabeth Busby; and uncle, Donald Pritchard. He is…
Read MoreAssault investigation
By Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Office On May 27, 2024, at approximately 4:15 p.m. Texas County deputies responded to a residence on N Highway, in the Licking area, for a reported assault. A victim reported that Roger Counts had punched him and choked him. Deputies observed marks on the victim, consistent with…
Read MoreObituary – Donald E. Freeze
Donald Eugene Freeze, age 88 years and 8 months, son of Dolphie Lee and Zella Mae (Hill) Freeze, was born October 16, 1935, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away at home in Licking, Mo., on May 27, 2024, surrounded by loved ones. Don was preceded in death by his parents; grandparents; and his three…
Read MoreObituary – Reba Lane
Reba Lane, 79, of Licking, passed away May 27, 2024, in Springfield, Mo. She was born in Palace, Mo., on May 23, 1945, the daughter of Charlie and Okla Hildebrand. Reba enjoyed her embroidery, quilting, seek & find workbooks, watching her birds, loved dancing, and listening to good ole country and gospel music. But most…
Read MoreHonoring those who gave the ultimate sacrifice
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Memorial Day, May 27, 2024 – Our military personnel who died in the line of duty were remembered, honored and mourned at memorials and in cemeteries around the country. Veterans, family, friends and cemetery organizations placed flags at the stones of deceased U.S. military personnel. Licking Veterans of Foreign Wars…
Read MoreIn this edition: May 30, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Chamber of Commerce presents the 39th Annual Licking Rodeo beginning Friday, May 31! LHS Alumni (over the age of 21), make plans to attend the Licking High School Super Reunion next weekend. Veterans Organizations say thanks for…
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