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Quality Hands

By Shari Harris, Publisher TLC Alternative Health is proud to announce that Mr. Joe Drotos, a licensed massage therapist, is offering his services at their office on Highway 63 and Crest Lane, just south of Licking. “Joe is like a diamond in the rough,” says TLC owner Tammy Barnes, explaining that a therapist with his…

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Licking Math first in Frisco League

    Licking math students traveled Monday to Dixon for the Frisco League Math Competition. Seventh through twelfth graders brought home ribbons in several categories, and the high school team won first place overall. In the high-level Trigonometry and Logarithms category, Dominick Donley earned first place, Gold, and Ryleigh Barton took third place, Bronze. The…

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Lady Wildcat Softball celebrates Senior Night

The Licking Lady Wildcat Softball team celebrated their Senior Night last Monday, April 22, after the varsity-only game vs. Eminence. Seniors Makenna Skidmore, Allie Decker, Emalee Breeden and December Maxey took the ballfield with their parents/loved ones. Each was celebrated for their individual accomplishments and Coach Christie Medlock thanked the girls for their hard work…

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Two wins for Wildcat Baseball before rain sets in

By Coach Harv Antle LICKING, Mo. – Weather was the big winner last week as the Licking Wildcats played on Monday and Tuesday before rain washed out games at the end of the week. The Wildcats registered wins over Hartville and Mountain View Liberty and raised their record to 18-3. Below are the recaps: LICKING…

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Licking History Club trip to Boot Hill Museum and OKC Memorial

By Justin Coffey LHS History Club students embarked on a profound journey through American history as they visited the Boot Hill Museum and Sante Fe Trail Tracks in Dodge City, Kansas, followed by the Trail West and Oklahoma History Museum as well as the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. The trip offered a unique…

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Coming Events – May 2, 2024

RAIN DATE FOR MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN The rain date for the April 25th Cruise-In is Thursday, May 2. The 15th season of MC Cruise-In will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sonic in Licking, the last Thursday of the month, April through September, with a rain date of the following Thursday. Join DJ Lew of the…

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Classifieds: May 2 – May 8, 2024

  For Sale: For Sale: Used riding mowers for sale or lawnmower repair. Call 573-202-1337. L/15/8tp For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now to The Licking News. Call 573-674-2412 or stop by The Licking…

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In this edition: April 25, 2024

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Buckner & Gately Auction Service will begin the bidding on Saturday for another great sale. A Junk & Craft Fest will be held at Country Crafts & Flea Market on Saturday, with live music and food. First Baptist Church…

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Heithold for Congress

Submitted Area resident Grant Heithold has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House to represent Missouri’s 8th Congressional District. The primary election will take place Tuesday, August 6, 2024, with the general election to be held Tuesday, November 5. “This nation has been blessed by hard-working people who have given their lives for the freedoms…

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