Wildcats wrap up fall season at 18-5
LICKING 6, ST. ELIZABETH 0 LICKING, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats blanked the St. Elizabeth Hornets 6-0 on Monday night at Deer Lick Park. Licking senior Keyton Cook tossed six innings of no-hit ball and fanned 10 for the win. Austin Stephens pitched the seventh and preserved the shoutout and no hitter. The Wildcats broke…
Read MoreComing Events October 12, 2023
OZARKS OLDER IRON CLUB FALL SHOW & TRACTOR PULLS The Ozarks Older Iron Club 36th Annual Fall Show & Tractor Pulls will be held Friday, October 13, and Saturday, October 14, at 310 Canaday Dr., in Cabool. Tractor pulls start at 5 p.m. Friday and 3 p.m. Saturday. Gates open at 9 a.m. with free…
Read MoreClassifieds October 12 – October 18, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Oct. 13th, 14th, and 15th, 21011 Scenic Road, Summersville, Mo., watch for signs. Four piece oak bedroom set, oak entertainment center, square table 4 ft. by 4 ft. with two black benches, maple end table, baby high chair, vhs and dvd’s, walkers and canes, electric dryer (works but doesn’t dry), horse…
Read MoreObituary – Judy (Floyd) Crafford
Judy (Floyd) Crafford was born August 10, 1944, in Dent County, Mo., to Omer and Beulah (Holland) Floyd. She passed away October 7, 2023, at Stonecrest Care Center in Viburnum, Mo., at the age of 79. Judy graduated from Licking High School in 1963. She worked for a short time in Washington D.C. as a…
Read MoreObituary – Harry H.B. Coplin
Harry H. B. Coplin, age 80, of Rolla, passed from this life on Monday, October 2, 2023, at Oak Pointe Assisted Living in Rolla. Harry was born January 6, 1943, in St. Louis, a son to the late Garvin and Dorothy (Cooper) Holloway. Harry grew up in Edgar Springs and the Rolla area. Following high…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 5, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Mark Bishop will be in concert at Abounding Hope Church on October 7. Licking Downtown is selling Mill calendars, ornaments and aprons, t-shirts and hoodies as they raise funds for maintenance/restoration of the Licking Mill. Friday and Saturday a…
Read More“Wholehearted”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking R-VIII students of all ages gathered with faculty, staff and community members for the annual national “See You at the Pole” prayer meeting, joining millions of students across the nation and the world on Wednesday. “There is real power in prayer, and there is certainly power in millions of…
Read MoreThe roar of pulling
Shari Harris, Managing Editor The roar of revving engines filled the air Saturday evening, September 30, on Shafer Road north of Licking. R&S Track sponsored a Truck and Tractor Pull benefit for the Licking FFA Chapter. Featuring two tracks, spectators could enjoy MMTTPA truck and tractor pulls while also seeing mini rods and lawn mowers…
Read MoreFirst Annual Ride for a Reason & Poker Run
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack hosted their first annual Ride for a Reason & Poker Run on Saturday. All proceeds from the event went to G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack, a non-profit organization that assists local cancer patients with expenses associated with treatment. Photos by Christy Porter Kassi Ramsey and Amy and…
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