Celebrating 90 years of life and 71 years together
Photos by Christy Porter
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VBS takes The Great Jungle Journey
By Shari Harris, Publisher Vacation Bible School students at Abounding Hope Church embarked on The Great Jungle Journey last Monday. A week-long “Epic Cruise from Genesis to Revelation” was filled with Bible learning, fun activities, food, and even a nightly “Jungle Jam.” Wednesday night, attendance peaked at 112 children and adults, with average attendance at…
Read MoreComing 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…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 27 – July 3, 2024
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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…
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