In this edition: October 19, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: New Life Free Will Baptist Church will host Final Authority in concert on October 22, and will be holding a revival with speaker Doyle Williamson October 27 through October 29. See this week’s Licking R-VIII HS/JH Learner of the…
Read MorePatchwork path to freedom
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Students of the Class of 2030 have been busy learning and creating a sampler quilt using the theme and history of the Underground Railroad. While they work in groups of two on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, participating student volunteers are not only learning the history of the Civil War but…
Read MoreThe Rustic Rock Cottage
Photo by Shari Harris Trish Kissiar-Knight has created an inviting place for lodgers to stay at her Rustic Rock Cottage. Photo submitted Before renovation. By Shari Harris, Managing Editor A true discovery was made in the center of Licking when Trish Kissiar-Knight was helping her father at his lot on North Main Street. A building…
Read MoreLHS Volleyball Senior Night
By Shari Harris Managing Editor The LHS Volleyball seniors were honored on Tuesday, October 10, at Volleyball Senior Night. Three seniors were honored this year, Hannah Medlock, Riley Moloney and Finley Sullins. Hannah Medlock was escorted by parents Debbie and Tony Cook, and Chad and Sarah Medlock. She has been playing volleyball for eight years.…
Read MoreLHS Alumni Basketball Game
LHS Alumni Basketball Game By Shari Harris, Managing Editor The gym was packed (well, a good number of supporters attended) for an all-star (er, still impressive) performance of basketball feats and skills Friday evening, at the Alumni Basketball game. The game is a fundraising event for the basketball programs, and 14 Wildcat alumni showed up…
Read MoreComing Events October 19, 2023
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 19. ART ON THE ROCK A “Rock Your Pumpkin” art class will be held from 1 to 4 p.m. or an autumnal still-life Sip ‘n Paint class from 6 to 9 p.m., with Patty at…
Read MoreClassifieds: October 19 – October 25, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: 10/20, 7-5; 10/21, 8-12; 105 Megan Street, Licking. Glassware, household items, clothes. L/42/1tp Garage Sale: Inside: 9 am – 5 pm, Thursday 10-19, Friday 10-20, Saturday 10-21, 107 Remington Circle, Houston, Mo. Golf, jewelry, clothes, tools, vintage games, lots of special items. H/26/1tp For Sale: For Sale: 1300 sq. ft. used…
Read MoreObituary – Albert C. Niewoehner
Albert C. Niewoehner was born on February 27, 1935, and joined the angels on September 30, 2023. Al is survived by his loving wife, Judith Niewoehner. He was the adoring father of Christopher, Daniel, Richard, Patricia and the late Curtis, Mary Ann and Michael; the beloved grandfather of Ashley and Chase; the cherished brother of…
Read MoreObituary – Tony Driskill
Tony Driskill, age 56, of Raymondville, Mo., passed away on October 14, 2023. Tony was born on March 2, 1967, in Upland, Calif., to Roy Edward and Geraldine Catherine (Archer) Driskill. Tony is preceded in death by his mother, Gerrie Driskill. He is survived by his wife, Candy; son, Gabriel; daughter, Erica Siegel (Stacey); granddaughter,…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 12, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking United Methodist Church will be holding their Fall Festival October 14. A large estate auction will be held on Saturday by Buckner & Gately Auction Service, starting at 9 a.m. This weekend the Ozarks Older Iron Club will…
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