Centenarian celebrates
Texas County Republicans hold Lincoln Day event
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Texas County Republicans held their annual Lincoln Day event on Saturday at the Licking High School gymnasium. County, State and U.S. incumbents, candidates or their representatives were among the speakers at the event, which was well attended. Pastor Bill Villapiano emceed the event. Speaking at the event were Republican candidates…
Read MoreLegacy Service and Outreach
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Legacy Services for mature adults are held at Licking Assembly of God Church every Wednesday at 1 p.m. They offer fellowship with others that are in the same season of life, although everyone is welcome. Brother Harvey Hoffman and Brother Everett Perkins alternate each week in sharing a message with…
Read MoreLPHC Ice Cream Social
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A good time was had by all at Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church Saturday evening at an Ice Cream Social fundraiser event. This is the first annual Ice Cream Social extended by the LPHC Royal Rangers, a program that mentors future men; the LPHC Teen Church and LPHC Missionettes were also…
Read MoreSecond Annual LHS Career Day
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor High School students were allowed an introduction into opportunities they may wish to pursue at the second annual LHS Career Day, held last Wednesday. College, a trade school, the military, going directly into the workforce or following a personal dream may be the next step after graduation. Learning about the…
Read MoreThe science of wastewater
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Fourth grade students in Mrs. Candice Shepherd’s science classes have recently been learning about watersheds, sinkholes and drainage systems; part of that flow would include an informative trip to the local wastewater treatment plant. Its importance is processing community wastewater, residential and city, and speeding up the natural process to…
Read MoreMBCA Academic All-State Basketball
Wildcats undefeated in Houston Tournament
HOUSTON, Mo. – Licking Wildcat Baseball continued their winning ways during last week’s Houston Tournament. In their first game, Licking defeated Mountain Grove on Monday, March 18. Strong pitching by Silas Antle and Austin Stephens kept the Panthers scoreless, while Wildcat batters put four runs on the boards.Licking R-8 School District Licking improved their season…
Read MoreWildcat Track & Field brings home medals
The Licking Track & Field team headed to St. James on Tuesday, March 19, for their first meet of the year. Wildcat and Lady Wildcat Gold Medal winners included Finley Sullins – 100m; Hannah Medlock – High Jump; and the 4x200m Relay Team of Ty Fallert, Benton Corley, Derek Mendenhall and Ethan Stout. The team…
Read MoreBusy week for Lady ’Cat Softball
The Lady ’Cats Softball team defeated Summersville on Tuesday evening at Deer Lick Park. Licking’s bats were hot as the ladies outscored Summersville 12-2. A road trip to Ava on Thursday evening saw less fortune for Licking, as Ava topped the Lady ’Cats 9-2 for the evening. Saturday held two games for Licking on their…
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