In this edition: November 16, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Buckner & Gately Auction Service will begin the bidding on Saturday for another great sale. The Licking Ministerial Alliance will host a Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday; everyone is welcome! A birthday celebration for Gary Routh will be December…
Read MoreVeterans Day Assembly at Licking R-VIII
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Veterans Day Assembly at Licking R-VIII schools was well-attended by area Veterans. Student organizations including Student Council, FFA, and the LHS Music Department joined with invited speakers to thank and honor their guests. Licking High School Student Council President Allie Decker emceed this year’s Veterans Day assembly, held on…
Read MoreHickory Manor honors Veterans Day
The Rosary prayed in honor of Veterans Day
LPHC Chili & Dessert Cook Off winners
Family members who served
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Students in Ms. Candice Shepherd’s fourth grade class invited Veteran family members who had proudly served our country in the armed forces to share with the class last Thursday. The fourth graders greeted their family members at the foyer of Licking Elementary and escorted them to the classroom where they…
Read MoreNovember Teacher Appreciation
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Ed Green Realty and Town & Country Supermarket were enthusiastic about showing their support and appreciation for Licking R-VIII teachers, administration and support staff on November 9. Ed Green provided an assortment of snacks and bottled water, and Town & Country Supermarket provided deli and veggie trays available in the…
Read MoreComing Events November 16, 2023
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD DROP-OFF Operation Christmas Child-Pack a Shoebox drop-off will take place November 13-November 20 at First Baptist Church, 223 South Main St., Licking. Please call 573-641-3141 or 573-247-6655 for more information. STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 16. SALVATION…
Read MoreClassifieds: November 16 – November 22, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Fri & Sat, Nov. 17-18, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Lots of miscellaneous, make an offer. 231 Maple Ave. Licking. L/46/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Remington II electric pole saw, never used. Brand new deep fryer. 417-217-9048. H/30/1tp For Sale: Home high above the Big Piney River, near Houston. 2BR/2BA, 3…
Read MoreObituary – Charlene Spear
Charlene Spear, 68, of Licking, passed away on November 11, 2023. She was born on September 13, 1955, in Seaford, Del., to Charles and Juanita (Northerm) Burton. Charlene graduated from Seaford High School in 1973. She enjoyed reading, crocheting, spending time with friends and especially her grandchildren. She is survived by daughter, Angela (Josh) Corkell;…
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