First 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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MC Cruise-In ends for 2023
The weather was perfect and it was a beautiful night for the final cruise-in of 2023, where approximately 54 cyclists surrounded the Licking Sonic. Brother Erin McConnell said a prayer in remembrance of two fellow bikers lost in the past year, Dennis Pewitt and Patricia Cummings, both of Salem. Their names will be added to…
Read MoreTeacher Appreciation
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Kinder Feed and Farm and Rinne Pharmacy showed their support and were the first participants in the newly organized Community Teacher Support Network (CTSN), making coffee and donuts available at the Licking High School and Elementary break rooms for all the teachers to pursue at their convenience. CTSN is a…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball has 6-0 week
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING 28, STOUTLAND 0 STOUTLAND, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats had their way with the Tigers on Monday night at Stoutland, coasting to a 28-0 victory in three innings. Karson Walker was the recipient of the generous run support on the mound for Licking. The sophomore threw a complete game, allowed…
Read MoreLady Wildcats defeat Willow Springs
By Shari Harris, Managing Editor After the varsity Lady Wildcats took second to Willow Springs in the Cabool Tournament, and the JV Lady Wildcats finished second to them in the Licking JV Tournament, both teams were ready to redeem themselves when they traveled to Willow Springs Monday to face the Lady Bears. Though the Freshmen…
Read MoreXC Wildcats run in Mtn. Grove meet
By Shari Harris, Managing Editor The Wildcat Cross Country runners ran Tuesday, September 26, at Mountain Grove. One high school athlete and three junior high racers medaled. The Junior High team won the meet by 13 points. Levi Stout was the lone medalist for the high school runners, finishing in third place with a time…
Read MoreComing Events October 5, 2023
K OF C FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 6, at St. John the Baptist church in Licking. FREE MOVIE NIGHT Intercounty Electric Cooperative is hosting a free movie night on Saturday, October 7, at Old City Park, Licking. “Hocus Pocus” will…
Read MoreClassifieds: October 5 – October 11, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: Rain or shine. Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 5, 6, 7th, 14092 Hwy C – 5 miles from town. Clothing: men’s jeans, women’s & teens’ various sizes. Craft & Scrapbooking supplies. Books, frames, fall & Christmas decorations, new candle warmers & holders, kitchen items, sm. Toaster oven, electric skillet, etc. Hunting items, turkey…
Read MoreObituary – Carl D. Watson
Carl Dean Watson entered this world on May 18, 1943, to Herbert H. and Vesta Faye (Hamilton) Watson. He departed this life on September 30, 2023, while surrounded by his loving wife and children at home on the Watson family farm where he was born. He attended Houston Schools and graduated with the Class…
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