Coming Events: May 14, 2026
LICKING MILL CRAFT & JUNK FEST The Licking Mill Craft & Junk Fest will be held on Saturday, May 16, at the historic Licking Mill. Salute to Veterans begins at 8:45 a.m. and vendor booths are open 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. See Licking’s own Cadrian Hutsell live in concert! Booth rental goes to the…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 14 – 20, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares’ debut gamelit novel “San Diego or Die” and titles from other local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, Linda Vestal Mondy, Lydia Friend, and Richard…
Read MoreObituary – Larry D. Booker
Larry Dale Booker was born November 8, 1944, in Waynesville, Missouri, to Martin William “Bud” Booker and Mary Bell (Gan) Booker. He passed away at home May 6, 2026. The family moved to Texas County in 1949 to a farm on Arthur’s Creek and the Big Piney River. Larry attended Arthur’s Creek School until consolidation…
Read MoreObituary – Deloris Pearl McBride
Deloris Pearl McBride, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Monday, May 4, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on April 16, 1947, in Waynesville, Mo., to the late William Lee Harris and Fannie Ruth (Flemming) Harris. On August 6, 1970, she married Jerry Elmer McBride. Deloris enjoyed filling her days with gardening,…
Read MoreObituary – Nick E. Marchbanks
Nick E. Marchbanks, passed away peacefully on March 19, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 56. He was born on October 30, 1969, in Kennett, Missouri, to Jerry and Ann Marchbanks. Nick’s passion for helping others led him to pursue a bachelor’s in social work at the University of Missouri. Nick was…
Read MoreObituary – Lillian F. Maxey
Lillian Faye Maxey, nee Hoffert, 87, of Villa Ridge, Missouri, passed away Saturday, May 9, 2026, at her home surrounded by her children. Lillian, the daughter of Fred Hoffert and wife Edna, nee Cooksey, was born June 7, 1938, and was raised in St. Louis. She was married to Eugene Maxey on June 2, 1956,…
Read MoreIn This Edition: May 7, 2026
Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: Armed Forces Appreciation Day and the Licking Mill Craft & Junk Fest are upcoming – see their ads on A3. This season at the Licking Farmer’s Market will begin soon,…
Read MoreFlags placed in downtown Licking
Photos by Katey Wesley
Read MoreAwards given at annual FFA Banquet
The 2026 Licking FFA Chapter Banquet was held Friday, May 1, at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse. The ceremony was led by the 2025-26 Chapter Officers, and at the end of the evening, the 2026-27 Chapter Officers were inducted. After the opening ceremony, a dinner was served to members, their families and guests. Then the ceremony…
Read MoreChildren turn out for Montauk Free Fishing Day
Saturday was free fishing for children at Montauk State Park. A tent set up near the fish cleaning station registered children, gave them free fishing tags for the day, had drawings for prizes throughout the day and featured a seedling giveaway from George O. White State Forest Nursery. Nearby was an archery range with instructors…
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