In this edition: August 31, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Visit MyClassicNews.com for all your automotive industry and classic car news. Licking School District has surplussed a Bad Boy mower and is accepting bids. LRFD…
Read More2023-24 school year has begun
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Wednesday, August 23, marked the beginning of a new school year at Licking R-VIII and for some students the beginning of their school career. Scholars of all ages were welcomed back by the administration, principals, teachers, support staff and bus drivers with excitement for the accomplishments that will occur during…
Read MoreU.S. Rep. Smith travels to area on 2023 Farm Tour
U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, 8th Congressional District, traveled to two area agricultural businesses this week as part of his 2023 Farm Tour. Smith is a seventh generation Missourian and fourth generation owner of his family farm. He was elected to Congress in 2013. In January 2023, Smith was selected to chair the Ways and Means…
Read More“Where Happiness is Golden”
By Shari Harris, Co-Managing Editor Located just four miles west of Edgar Springs on Highway M is a venue called Golden Fields. Though the name reflects on the Fields family who own and operate it, the large yard surrounding the building adds to the meaning. Their motto is “Where Happiness is Golden!” The Fields are…
Read More“Ride to Remember”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Motorcyclists who included family and friends, with brother Brandon Mordis in a 1931 Ford lead car, began the 8th Annual “Ride to Remember” for Anthony Michael Mordis in Ozark, on Saturday. Others joined them at the Rodeo Grounds, in Licking, for sharing of remembrances, a taco bar catered by El…
Read MoreBurglary and assault arrest
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On August 26, 2023, at approximately 9:42 a.m. deputies responded to the Licking Police Department to contact a person reporting an assault and burglary that occurred on Mounty Drive. Three victims reported to deputies, that they were woken by two male suspects that had entered their residence while…
Read MoreThe Essence of Sports: The Jamboree and Coach Miller’s Perspective
“The Essence of Sports” By Rick Duncan, Publisher Over the decades sports has produced many winning coaches, but it’s always the big games that document success and set aside a great coach. There is one variable that most great coaches focus on and that’s not success, but failure. Failure is a given in every…
Read MoreBuilding on elementary literacy
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Simmons First Foundation, of Simmons Bank, representatives James Huff, Community President, and Kristy Williams, Portfolio Manager, presented Amy Antle, Licking R-VIII Literacy Specialist, a mini grant in the amount of $1,000 for the Licking Elementary Reading Tools Project on Tuesday. The grant will in part be used for a new…
Read MoreWildcats open season with 4 wins
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING 8, SILO 6 OZARK, Mo. – A pair of defending state champions opened the fall baseball season on Friday at Sky Bacon Stadium in Ozark, and the Licking Wildcats defeated the Silo Rebels 8-6. Licking won the Class 3 state championship this past spring and Silo, near Durant, was the…
Read MoreComing Events: August 31, 2023
1965 LHS CLASS REUNION The LHS Class of 1965 will hold a class reunion beginning at 10:30 a.m. at the Fox Community Room on Saturday, September 2. Class and veterans pictures will be taken at 11 a.m. with a meal to follow. FREE MOVIE NIGHT Intercounty Electric Cooperative is hosting a free movie night on…
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