K of C dons the green
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Knights of Columbus held their annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner on Saturday, at St. John Catholic Church, serving a hearty St. Patrick’s Day meal from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sides, desserts and drinks were included, ensuring everyone was well satisfied upon departure. Carolyn Wulff assisted with 43…
Read MoreCook celebrates inaugural Texas County Day
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Bennie Cook was happy to host constituents from Texas County, welcoming them to the Missouri State Capitol for an exclusive day dedicated to their honor. The inaugural event was scheduled for March 5, and provided the opportunity for friends, neighbors and constituents to engage with the state’s legislative processes,…
Read MorePost-Season Basketball Awards announced
Post-season honors for the 2023-2024 boys and girls basketball season have been announced. Three members of the LHS Boys Basketball team, three members of the LHS Girls Basketball team, and the LHS Girls Basketball Head Coach were all recognized. For the Wildcats, seniors Keyton Cook and Austin James received honors as All-Frisco League Conference, KJEL…
Read MoreClub Phoenix debuts well
By Jo Ennis Licking’s Club Phoenix, an eleven-year-old girls’ volleyball team, has made an impressive debut in their first year of existence. Despite having only two team members with prior experience, they have already achieved notable success. Under the guidance of Coach Kassi Ramsey, here are some highlights: in their initial games held in Winona,…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 21 – March 27, 2024
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Read MoreComing Events March 21, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 21. EASTER EGG HUNT The Annual Licking Hickory Manor/Chamber of Commerce Easter Egg Hunt will be held Saturday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at the Old City Park in Licking. COMMUNITY RESURRECTION SERVICE The Licking…
Read MoreObituary – Kerry L. Bailey
Kerry L. Bailey, of Saint Peters, Mo., passed away Monday, March 4, 2024, at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Missy Bailey; cherished son of Carole Bailey and the late Leon Bailey; devoted father of Jordan (Mike) Burks and Danielle (Erick) Mills; loving grandfather of Mason, Tyson, Logan, Quinn and Jack; dear brother of…
Read MoreObituary – Viola Chambers
Viola Chambers, age 90, of Lebanon, Mo., went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 16, 2024. Viola was a devout and loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was devoted to her husband, Clyde, the love of her life, during their marriage of 69 years. She and Clyde love dancing and…
Read MoreObituary – Robert “Bob” Cameron
Robert “Bob” Keith Cameron passed away March 8, 2024, after battling Parkinson’s Disease for many years, as well as suffering several strokes and metastatic melanoma more recently. While his energy and stamina slowly waned in recent years, his positive outlook, humble heart and love of life never dimmed. For all who knew and loved him,…
Read MoreNew meeting planned for Shafer Road
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Friends of Shafer Road have scheduled a meeting for Tuesday, March 19, at 6:30 p.m., at the Intercounty Electric Auditorium in Licking. They are inviting political advocates, representatives from the Missouri Highway and Transportation Commission (MHTC), Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) and Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), and all who…
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