Coming Events May 30, 2024
LICKING DOWNTOWN RODEO CRAFT SHOW Licking Downtown Rodeo Craft Show will be Saturday, June 1, on Main Street. Events include Cloggers, music by The 3 C’s and the Rodeo Parade. Reserve vendor space now with Joan Brannam at TJ’s Flowers or call 573-674-2547. MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN The 15th season of MC Cruise-In will be held from…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 30 – June 5, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: Friday May 31, 7 to 5 p.m., Saturday June 1, 7 to 2 p.m. 1096 N. Industrial Dr. Toddler and youth name brand clothes, men’s and women’s clothes. Kids toys and household décor. H/6/1tp Yard Sale: Thursday – Friday 9 – 5, Saturday 9-2, May 30, 31, and June 1st, 17436…
Read MoreAssault investigation
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. On May 25, 2024, at approximately 12:05 a.m. Texas County deputies responded to the Texas County Memorial Hospital to speak with the victim of an assault. The victim reported that the assault occurred on Forrest Drive, in the Houston area. The victim stated she had had been…
Read MoreObituary – Everett “Gene” Affolter
Everett Eugene “Gene” Affolter, of Newburg, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on July 15, 1945, in Rolla, Mo., to the late Everett Samuel Affolter and Garnet Rowena (Bunch) Affolter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Ray Affolter.…
Read MoreIn this edition: May 23, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Music, games and vendors are part of the attractions this weekend at the Raymondville Picnic! “Reading is a Passport to Countless Adventures;” get your child registered for the Texas County Library Summer Reading Program. Licking Cemetery is asking for…
Read MoreArmed Forces Appreciation Day
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Armed Forces Day, established in 1949, is celebrated every third Saturday of May, in honor of the sacrifices and dedication of American service members across all branches of the U.S. military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve. The Houston American Legion Post…
Read MoreA beautiful Saturday at the Mill
By Shari Harris, Publisher It was a perfect spring day for vendors and shoppers alike on Saturday at the Licking Mill Craft & Treasure Fest. Music lovers enjoyed the day as well, beginning with some Southern Rock by Moonshine Xpress and ending with The 3 C’s, singing country/gospel. Vendors offered woodcrafts, leather belts, burlap products,…
Read MoreRodeo Announcer Chris Pyle
Submitted Chris Pyle will once again be announcing the Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo. This will be Pyle’s 18th appearance as announcer for the event. He has been a member of PRCA since 2003. Chris and his wife, Lisa, live in Pilot Grove, Mo. His family includes daughter, Kendall and son, Luke. Besides being an…
Read MoreLady ’Cats compete in State Track meet
Six members of the Licking Lady Wildcats Track & Field team earned the opportunity to participate in the Class 2 State Track Championship at Adkins Stadium, Jefferson City High School on Friday, May 17. Jadyn Barnes competed in Javelin; Finley Sullins competed in Long Jump, 100m Dash, 200m Dash, and 4x100m Relay with teammates Hannah…
Read MoreFarmers Market opens for the season
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Market hosts Kathleen Borg and Jan Moloney welcomed vendors and shoppers alike early Saturday morning as the Licking UMC Farmers Market opened for the eighth season. They tended the Licking United Methodist Church’s booth, which offered market bags, baked goods, produce and handcrafted items that included aprons and latch hook…
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