January Teacher Appreciation
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Sonic Drive-In Restaurant – Licking showed their support and appreciation for Licking R-VIII teachers, administration and support staff as participants in the Community Teacher Support Network (CTSN) last Wednesday. “The recent weather and school closures made choosing a day interesting to say the least,” said CTSN Coordinator Delanie Rinne. Licking…
Read MoreJV Wildcats win first in Mountain Grove Tourney
MOUNTAIN GROVE, Mo. – Congratulations to the JV Licking Wildcats for defeating Marshfield 45-33 to win the championship of the Mountain Grove Junior Varsity Tournament. In the first round of the tournament on Tuesday, January 23, the JV defeated Norwood 63-43. The team started a little slow but really took off in the second quarter…
Read MoreEight named Academic All-State Volleyball
Congratulations to the following eight members of the Licking High School Volleyball Team for making the 2023-24 Missouri Volleyball Academic All-State Team. Seniors Hannah Medlock, Riley Moloney and Finley Sullins, and juniors Ralee Clayton, Aubrey Gorman, Allie Medlock, Linzie Wallace and Josie Wells earned the honors. “I am super proud of each of the girls…
Read MoreLady Cats take Third at Mansfield
By Coach Steve Rissler The Licking Lady Wildcats competed in the annual Mansfield tournament last week. In the first round, the Lady ’Cats faced Houston. Licking used solid half-court defense to keep Houston off balance throughout the contest and cruised to a 60 to 29 victory. The Lady ’Cats faced a big and athletic Springfield…
Read MoreComing Events February 1, 2024
K OF C FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church on Friday, February 16. LICKING DOWNTOWN FISH FRY & AUCTION Licking Downtown will host a Fish Fry with live music by Herman Hall from 4 to 6 p.m. at the VFW…
Read MoreClassifieds: February 1 – February 7, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Storage Sale: Feb. 2nd and 3rd, A to Z Storage on B Highway in Houston. Lots of western décor, garden tools and miscellaneous. 417-318-1335. H/41/1tp For Sale: For Sale: 2012 Chevy Cruze, as-is, runs but needs work. $500.00. 573-308-6323. L/05/1tp For Sale: When veterinary care is unavailable or unaffordable, ask for Happy Jack®…
Read MoreObituary – Chasteen S. Hazen
Ms. Chasteen S. Hazen, age 34, of Vidalia, Ga., died Monday, January 22, 2024, at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital in Vidalia after a brief illness. She was a native of Licking, Mo., living in New York, Missouri and Georgia, before recently moving to Toombs County, Georgia. She was a 2008 graduate of Licking R-8 High…
Read MoreObituary – Susan K. Hoss
Susan Kim Hoss, of Rolla, Mo., formerly of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at the age of 67. Though she will be sadly missed by many, know that she is no longer battling. She grew up working on the family farm alongside her brother and sister, having fun with cousins,…
Read MoreObituary – Henry “Hank” McClure
Henry Allen (Hank) McClure was born on March 19, 1941, the youngest child of Harry and Myrtle (Cassidy) McClure, near Beulah, Mo. He grew up on a farm there. He went home to be with his wife, family and the Lord on January 25, 2024. He graduated from Licking High School in 1959, and attended…
Read MoreObituary – Hugh “Alex” Wallace
Hugh Alexander “Alex” Wallace was born in Houston, Mo., on July 13, 1964, to Charles Lawson and Thelma Jean (Buckner) Wallace. He passed away on January 19, 2024, in St. Louis, Mo., with his sons and family by his side. He spent all his life in the Missouri Ozarks, except for about 13 years, in…
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