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A clowder of cats at the library?
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Participants of all ages enjoyed a morning of Dr. Seuss escapades at the Licking Library on Saturday, as they celebrated Dr. Seuss Day with Branch Librarians Lee Ann Akins and Brandie Smith. The nationwide reading celebration takes place on March 2, in honor of the birthday of children’s author Theodor…
Read More“No Child Left Indoors” Banquet
By Shari Harris, Publisher Piney River Covey of Quail Forever held their annual “No Child Left Indoors” Banquet Saturday at the Intercounty Auditorium in Licking. Around 175 people attended, with 29 businesses or individuals sponsoring with Covey or Bobwhite sponsorships. Others paid admission at the door. Raffles, giveaways, games and auctions resulted in participants leaving…
Read MoreFeeding a multitude
By Shari Harris, Publisher An all time record was set at Friday morning’s free fishermen’s breakfast at Montauk Baptist Church. Jim Roberts was tasked with keeping a tally of those entering for a meal and 410 were served, compared to 274 last year. Sixteen volunteers from the church did setup, greeted, cooked, kept serving dishes…
Read MoreRead Across America
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood came to read and help Licking Pre-K and Elementary students kick-off Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Week last Friday. March is also National Reading Month. Elementary Librarian Kendra Goforth joined them as they read and visited with the students Friday morning, which was pajama…
Read MoreComing Events March 7, 2024
MEN’S TROUT FISHING TOURNAMENT A trout tournament for gentlemen of all ages will be held from 6:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, March 9, at Montauk State Park. Two classes include fly and bait, with gift certificates awarded for heaviest trout and heaviest stringer in each class. Register for tournament at Dorman L. Steelman…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 7 – March 13, 2024
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Read MoreObituary – Michael W. Naylor
Michael Wayne Naylor passed away at the age of 50 years old, in Raymondville, Mo. Michael was the son of Loren Everett and Evelyn Sue (Thompson) Naylor. Michael was brought into this world in Independence, Mo., on January 9, 1974. Michael was the oldest of three and the only son. On July 2, 2008, he…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 29, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Oh, you could not, would not, want to miss a celebration as fun as this! Dr. Suess Day will be held at the Texas County Library Licking location on Saturday. Queen’s Castle Spa & Boutique is celebrating Saturday with…
Read MoreA night of entertainment, food and fun
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Downtown held their Third Annual Fish Fry Saturday evening, with proceeds to benefit restoration and maintenance of the historic Licking Mill. The event was held at the Licking VFW post with live music by Herman Hall, plenty of fried fish, potatoes and hush puppies cooked by Paul Wade and…
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