Coming Events January 25, 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…
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For Sale: For Sale: 2012 Chevy Cruze, as-is, runs but needs work. $500.00. Text 573-308-6323 for more information. L/04/1tp For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now to The Licking News. Call 573-674-2412 or stop…
Read MoreObituary – Daniel “Doc” Hatch
Daniel Edwin Hatch (Doc), son of Joel and Aileen (Meadows) Hatch, was born on June 9, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri. He passed from this world on January 17, 2024, in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 85. Dan was united in marriage to Josephine (Cookie) Hatch on August 8, 1974. They enjoyed 49 wonderful…
Read MoreObituary – Reba M. Swaringim
Mrs. Reba Mary Jane (Bone) Swaringim, age 78, daughter of Hugh and Della (Stricklin) Bone, was born Dec 30, 1945, at home in Imboden, Missouri. She passed away Jan 18, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Mo. Reba was preceded in death by her parents, grandparents, four brothers and one sister. Reba is survived by her…
Read MoreObituary – Michele R. Akers
Michele Rae Akers, 64, of Raymondville passed away on January 15, 2024. Michele was born in Downers Grove, Illinois, on September 26, 1959. She was the daughter of Al and Lois (Hasselbrink) England. Michele married William David Akers on October 16, 1982. They had two children, April and Kyle. Michele worked for Texas County…
Read MoreObituary – August “Chris” Hesse
August “Chris” Christian Hesse, born on November 25, 1936, in Rolla, Missouri, peacefully passed away on January 17, 2024, in Fargo, North Dakota, at Essentia Health Hospital. In 1956, Chris began his career by joining the Air Force as a Radar Maintenance Technician. On June 16, 1962, he married his beloved wife, Joyce Schauer, in…
Read MoreObituary – Gary J. Hunt
Gary James Hunt, age 82, son of James and Beulah Hunt, was born on January 1, 1942, in Decatur, Ill. He passed away on January 10, 2024, at home in Licking, Mo. Gary was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Ginger; two daughters,…
Read MoreBoard members recognized at January meeting
At the January business meeting of the Licking R-VIII School District Board of Education, members were recognized for their volunteer service on the board. School districts across the state honor the contributions of their boards each year during the month of January. The Board heard and approved several program evaluations during the meeting on Monday,…
Read MorePublic meeting scheduled to discuss FLW South Gate changes
A public meeting has been scheduled to discuss changes to the hours of operation of the South Gate of Fort Leonard Wood. State representatives Bennie Cook and Bill Hardwick and community members have organized the meeting. Fort Leonard Wood Commanding General Major General Christopher Beck and other FLW leadership plan to be in attendance.…
Read MoreIn This Edition: January 18, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The 2023 Year in Review: October – December, wraps up this week; we’ll now be making highlights for 2024! See this week’s Licking R-VIII HS/JH Learner of the Week, sponsored by Hawn Law Office, Elementary Learner of the…
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