Six Licking Track athletes advance to State
Licking High School Track & Field competed at Blue Eye in the Sectional round of the State tournament for Class 2 Track & Field. The Licking Girls Team finished second overall in Sectionals, and six athletes qualified for the State meet at Jefferson City High School on Friday, May 17, . The Girls 4x100m relay…
Read MoreWildcats end regular season 21-3
By Coach Harv Antle The Licking Wildcats closed out the regular season last Thursday with a 2-0 win at Mountain Grove. Rusty Buckner was dominant on the mound for Licking. The senior tossed a complete game shutout in which he allowed four hits and struck out 10. Buckner also jump started the offense with a…
Read MoreComing Events May 16, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16. END OF SCHOOL YEAR CARNIVAL Fostering By Faith will host a free End of School Year Carnival from 5 to 7 p.m. at 122 W. Walnut, Houston, on Thursday, May 16, for foster families,…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 16 – May 22, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Saturday, May 18, 8am-7pm, 111 Martin St., Licking. Variety of clothes, furniture, collectibles and more. L/19/2tp Garage Sale: 8-5 May 17th and 18th. Rain or shine. 16685 Forrest Dr. Clean, like new. Ilene Giddens. H/4/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Used riding mowers for sale or lawnmower repair. Call 573-202-1337. L/15/8tp For…
Read MoreObituary – Willemina “Mieke” Ingram
Willemina Geertruida Maria “Mieke” Koelman Ingram, born on November 25, 1951, to Willem and Geertruida Van Os Koelman, departed from this world on May 12, 2024. Mieke’s journey began in her beloved homeland of Holland, but it was the promise of new horizons that led her to America in the late 70s. Settling in the…
Read MoreObituary – Karl D. Swaringim
Karl Dean Swaringim, age 55, passed away May 9, 2024, at home in Licking, Mo. He was born December 23, 1968, in Farmington, Mo., to Kenneth and Reba Swaringim. Karl is preceded in death by his mother, Reba Swaringim; and grandpa, Henry Swaringim. He is survived by wife, Cathi Swaringim; daughter, Korina Swaringim; father, Kenneth…
Read MoreObituary – Roger “Dale” Storm
Roger Dale Storm, 70, of Licking, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Cox South Hospital, in Springfield, Mo. He was born September 22, 1953, to Wilford Lloyd and Lois Nadine (Breeden) Storm. He was united in marriage to Glenda Sue on March 17, 2012. Dale was preceded in death…
Read MoreMayor’s Prayer Breakfast
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Mayor Keith Cantrell invited the public to the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast, held Thursday morning at the Fox Fire Station. Several people attended the event and joined in prayers for guidance and blessings throughout the community. City employees Donnie Trout, Barbara Rodgers and Gary Hassell, and Marilyn Cantrell, wife of Mayor…
Read MoreVideo board sponsors thanked by LHS Administrators
By Shari Harris, Publisher The generous donations by six businesses have made it possible for the Licking School District to purchase a new video board and scoreboard for the high school gymnasium. Four Anchor sponsorships have been made, and the names of Progressive Ozark Bank, Rinne Pharmacy, Rinne Tire Pros and Town & Country Bank…
Read MoreThe Merry Table
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Merry Table restaurant celebrated their Grand Opening last Thursday, with an appealing array of offerings on the menu for family dining at reasonable prices. The Merry Table is located at 205 Hickory Street, with the entry on Park St. The building was the old Masonic Lodge, which is across…
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