Celebrate fall at the Licking Mill
By Shari Harris, Managing Editor Saturday, Sept. 23, marks the annual Fall Festival “Pickin’ on the Porch” at the historic Licking Mill. This year promises to be a treat, starting with the salute to our country and the military; featuring music off and on throughout the day; and including the return of other favorites, like…
Read MoreThe Essence of Sports: Never think you know it all, but always give it your best!
By Rick Duncan, Publisher There are many influential athletes in every sport, but if you pay attention to the very core of the greatest athletes ever, you may just find that they are normal and very humble people. Given, there are exceptions, but true champions are always willing to listen and learn and to challenge…
Read MoreA step back in time
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Students in Candice Shepherd’s fourth grade class took a step back in time last Thursday, when Shepherd’s father, Bill Carter, who practiced taxidermy, and her uncle, Denny Carter, an arrowsmith, visited the classroom, bringing with them treasures from long ago and reproductions of related art forms. Their visit was timely…
Read MoreWildcats Second at Cabool Tourney
By Shari Harris, Managing Editor LICKING, Mo. – The Licking Lady Wildcats volleyball team played their first contest on the newly finished gym floor at the Sherman Hill Field House on Tuesday, September 12, against the Cabool Lady Bulldogs. The JV Lady ‘Cats took two straight sets to start the evening. After a brief ribbon…
Read MoreWildcat week ends in disappointment
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING 15, CROCKER 0 LICKING, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats shut out the Crocker Lions 15-0 on Monday night at Deer Lick Park. “That was a good bounce back win tonight,” commented Licking Head Coach Harv Antle. The victory came on the heels of Saturday’s conference tournament loss to Iberia.…
Read MoreXC Wildcats compete at West Plains
By Shari Harris, Managing Editor The Licking High School and Junior High School Cross Country teams were on the road in West Plains on Tuesday, September 12. Fourteen runners completed the course, and two high school runners medaled, along with six junior high athletes for Licking. The Junior High team unofficially placed second in their…
Read MoreComing Events September 21, 2023
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, September 21. GUN AND QUILT RAFFLE The Fleet Reserve Association FRA Branch 364 is holding a Gun, Quilt and Large Ceramic Planter Raffle. The raffles are in support of college scholarships. For more information call David…
Read MoreClassifieds: September 21 – September 27, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Fri & Sat – Sept. 22 & 23, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. From Salem go south on Hwy 19, then east on Hwy B to 5687. Look for signs. Lots of tools including yard & garden, X-large coffee pot, holiday items, collectibles, LPs, VHS, jigsaw puzzles, wooden bread box, record/…
Read MoreObituary – Marvin W. Melton
Marvin Wayne Melton of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away on Sunday, September 17, 2023, surrounded by his loving family at the Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Mo., at the age of 91. Marvin was born in Flat, Mo., on October 10, 1931, to the late John William and Minnie Estella (Steele) Melton. Marvin proudly served…
Read MoreObituary – Jimmie (Jim) Van Winkle
Jimmie (Jim) Van Winkle, age 75, son of Mildred and Forrest Van Winkle, born June 15, 1948, in the town of Leeton, Mo., passed away on September 16, 2023, at his home on VV Highway in Licking, Mo. Jim is preceded in death by his wife, Caroline; daughter, Connie; his mother and father; and two…
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