Junior Class Cornhole Tournament raises money for Prom
On Saturday December 9, 2023, the LHS Junior Class held a Cornhole Tournament for a Prom fundraiser. Coach Cole Roark hosted the venue at his Triumph Sports facility and 14 teams showed up to compete. Junior Class President Linzie Wallace, along with the other officers, Ralee Clayton, Aubrey Gorman and Janelle Bates, organized the teams…
Read MoreComing Events December 21, 2023
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 21. ARSENIC AND OLD LACE The Licking Theater Department will present “Arsenic and Old Lace” at 7 p.m at the Junior High Gym, on Thursday, December 21 and Saturday, December 22. Admission is free! SALVATION…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 21 – December 27, 2023
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Read MoreObituary – Shirley L. Clouse
Shirley Lavon Clouse, 81, of Licking, Mo., passed away on December 19, 2023. She was born to parents Richard and Opal Reeder, on July 23, 1942, in Licking, Mo. Shirley is survived by her husband, Billie Lee Clouse; her children, Billie-Jean Clouse, Sherry Lynn Al-Hassan, Rebekah and Wayne Mcfatridge, Aprial and Ed Farhood, Amanda and…
Read MoreObituary – Lois C. Amburn
Lois Carol (Johnson) Amburn was born to Stephen F. and Vesta J. Johnson on June 10, 1946, in St. Louis, Mo. She was united in marriage to Floyd H. Amburn on October 16, 1971. They had 4 children. Lois is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary; husband, Floyd; and son, Bobby. Lois is…
Read MoreObituary – Gaylon K. Lawrence
Gaylon Kyle Lawrence, 64, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, died at his home on December 7, 2023. He was born in Mansfield, Missouri, in 1959, and was adopted by Elsworth and Betty Lawrence. Gaylon was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Mike Sickler. He is survived by one daughter, Shayna, son-in-law Jeff, and grandchildren…
Read MoreJoyful voices fill the air
By Shari Harris, Publisher This year’s Licking Elementary Christmas Program, “A Merry Christmas Story” was held Monday, December 4, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Elementary Music Director Kermit Lonning led the students of Kindergarten through Third Grade classes, and Wildcat Early Learning Center Director Teresa Clonts and Mrs. Kandace Liveoak guided the preschoolers through…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 14, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: This week The Licking News shares Christmas greetings from area businesses with Licking R-VIII second grade students’ artwork and Kindergarten letters to Santa. Licking Christian Church will host a community Christmas Dinner on Christmas day. The VFW Auxiliary will…
Read MoreGrinch community service aids Texas County
Grinch nabbed before mischief began The Grinch continues community service
Read MoreSen. Eslinger accepts role as Commissioner of Education
Submitted JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – “I am proud to accept the role of Commissioner of Education for Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. I will continue to serve as senator of the 33rd Senatorial District through the Second Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly. While finishing my term, I plan to develop an…
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