Chocolate lovers hold tasting event
“All you need is love. But a little chocolate now and then doesn’t hurt.” This quote by cartoonist Charles M. Schulz, creator of Charlie Brown and the Peanuts gang, was put to the test on Tuesday, April 21, as the first Chocolate Tasting Fundraiser was held by the Licking Bridge Builders. The word “first” is…
Read MoreBaseball Wildcats celebrate seniors
Baseball Senior Night was held on Tuesday, April 21, after the varsity-only contest between the Licking Wildcats and the Laquey Hornets. The game ended early, with an 18-3 victory for the home team Wildcats. Senior Isaac Rinne, son of Jarad and Delaney Rinne, and Karson Walker, son of Willie and Carla Walker, were recognized for…
Read MoreCreativity on display at Licking High School
Art students at Licking High School and middle school art students exhibited their work in the hallways of the Sherman Hill Field House last week, with an Open House on Thursday, April 23, and with the exhibit continuing through Sunday afternoon’s Spring Concert. Artwork utilizing many different mediums was included in the Art Show, including…
Read MoreComing Events: April 30, 2026
BIKE NIGHT CRUISE-IN A Bike Night Cruise-In will be held the last Thursday of the month from 6-8 p.m. at Sonic Drive-In in Houston. All bikes welcome. For more information, call Norman at 417-287-7163. HUTCHASON CEMETERY WORK DAY A work day and business meeting will be held at Hutchason Cemetery on Saturday, May 2, at…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 30 – May 6, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares debut gamelit novel “San Diego or Die” and titles from other local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, Linda Vestal Mondy, Lydia Friend, and Richard…
Read MoreIn This Edition: April 23, 2026
Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support! In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition you’ll find: Texas County Library is having a book sale in Houston Friday and Saturday, the Annual Indoor Yard & Bake Sale is at LUMC Saturday, Buffalo Road Greenhouse is selling hanging…
Read MoreLicking Board of Aldermen approves new budget
The Licking City Council assembled for their April meeting on Tuesday, April 14, at the Council Chambers of City Hall. Among items addressed at the meeting was the amended budget for the previous fiscal year (4/1/25-3/31/26) and the new budget for the current fiscal year (4/1/26-3/31/27), both of which were approved by the Board of…
Read MoreRJO pays school lunch debt for R-8 District
New Board of Education assembled
The Licking R-8 Board of Education held their regularly scheduled monthly meeting on Monday, April 13, 2026, at the Office of the Superintendent. The consent agenda was approved by the board, including a review of financials. Financials included expenses for mold inspections at the daycare building, some of which will be reimbursed by insurance, and…
Read MoreJanelle Duncan honored with Wynn Award
Mrs. Janelle (Hackman) Duncan, of Licking, was honored with a prestigious Wynn Award by the Missouri Sports Hall of Fame on Thursday, April 16. Duncan received the award at the Hall of Fame’s Women’s Sports Luncheon presented by Bee Payne-Stewart Foundation, at the Wilson Logistics Arena at Ozark Empire Fairgrounds in Springfield, Mo. Wynn Awards…
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