More Christmas festivities
FOL gives the gift of reading More FOL book giveaway and $3 Bag of Books Photos by Christy Porter Story Time with Mrs. Claus My favorite things at the museum Photos by Christy Porter Christmas Bazaar at the VFW Photos by Christy Porter Santa visits at the VFW Photos by Christy Porter Photos by Shari…
Read MoreExplosion shakes our community
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A house explosion on Myers Street, in Licking, on Friday night, shook the community and unified first responders and citizens as they came to the aid of two persons inside the home, and aided in prevention of further devastation to those in the vicinity. At 6:37 p.m. on December 1,…
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Delivering Christmas bounty
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Read MoreFrisco League Tournament Champs!
By Coach Phillip Gambill LAQUEY, Mo. – The Wildcats opened the first round of the Frisco League Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 28, with a 73-44 victory over Laquey. Laquey came out and kept the game close for one quarter and a half until the Wildcats opened a 12-point lead going into halftime. The Wildcats came…
Read MoreFrisco League Tournament Champs!
By Coach Steve Rissler LAQUEY, Mo. – The Licking Lady Wildcats held Richland scoreless for the entire third quarter to win their third Frisco Tourney title in as many years. In the championship game on Saturday, Richland came out firing to take an early lead, but Licking stayed within striking distance during the first quarter.…
Read MoreLicking R-8 School District now has certified School Safety Specialist
Licking R-8 School Dr. Jarad Rinne, Safety Coordinator of the Licking R-8 School District, has received certification as a School Safety Specialist. Dr. Rinne attended the recent School Safety Academy hosted by Missouri School Boards’ Association’s Center for Education Safety. The event was held October 31-November 2, 2023, in Kansas City and is designed to…
Read MoreComing Events December 7, 2023
EDGAR SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE The annual Edgar Springs Christmas parade will be held Saturday, December 16, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by Breakfast with Santa at the fire station. Bring your cameras! CAROLING AT LRC Groups or organizations are invited to carol at Licking Residential Care this holiday season. Please contact Haley at 417-217-8133 to…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 7 – December 13, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Moving Sale: Off U.U. in Solo. Old furniture, dishes, tools. Call for directions and information, 417-962-4765. H/33/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Four bedroom, 2.5 bath home on 38+ acres. Heated and cooled 30’x 60’ shop, pond and barn. (417) 457-6271 H/33/3tp For Sale: Remodeling Sale: White hardly used toilet stool with lid, green…
Read MoreObituary – William Byrd, Jr.
William E. Byrd, Jr., of Rolla, Mo., passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at the age of 75. He was born on May 19, 1948, in Tabor City, N.C., to the late William E. Byrd, Sr. and Pauline Byrd. On September 26, 1975, he married Susan Leslie (D’Aversa) Byrd in West Chester, Pa. Bill retired…
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