Obituary – Rose M. Whelan
Rose Marie Elliot Whelan, first child of Elmer and Martha (Strollameyer) Elliot, was born on January 22, 1946, in Louisiana, Mo., and went to her heavenly home on September 13, 2023, in St. Louis, Mo. Rose wanted to do and experience life to its fullest, caring for others, she loved her family and loved her…
Read MoreObituary – Norman D. Bradford
Norman Delbert Bradford, age 86, passed away peacefully in Houston, Mo., on September 9, 2023. He was surrounded by family members and loved ones. He was the son of Delbert and Victoria Bradford, of St. Louis, Mo. He was born October 5, 1936, in Waltonville, Ill. He was raised in St. Louis, Mo., and lived…
Read MoreCelebrating 50 years: VFW Licking Memorial Post #6337
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Veterans of Foreign Wars Licking Memorial Post #6337 celebrates their 50th anniversary this year. The post was established August 5, 1973, by the authority of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States, which was celebrating its 75th anniversary that same year. Veteran comrades of foreign wars, numbering…
Read MoreCelebrating 50 years: Licking VFW Auxiliary
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking VFW Auxiliary of VFW Post #6337 celebrates their 50th Anniversary this year, being established in the fall of 1973, by the wives and daughters of the men of the newly established post. The forming of the Auxiliary required 25 names and signatures, which was accomplished in a short…
Read MoreLayered security at Licking R-VIII
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor One mission of the Licking R-VIII school district is to provide a “safe environment in an ever-changing world.” The Missouri Safe School Act that passed in 1996 ensured that it applies to everyone with no allowances. Security and protection measures have required meeting the challenge of both a student and…
Read MoreRemembering 9/11
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor In remembrance of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the United States, SPO Jeff Kinder visited with Candice Shepherd’s fourth grade class on Monday. Kinder shared the sequence of events on that day when al-Qaeda hijackers with suicide bombing intent took control of four domestic airliners resulting in the…
Read MoreVietnam Veteran Ryder honored
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Vietnam Veteran Ralph Ryder was honored on Friday when American Legion Commander Ron Jones presented him with a proclamation in Commemoration of the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War and a Vietnam Veteran lapel pin at Hickory Manor. Ryder was joined by his wife, Nancy, and veterans Billy Richards and…
Read MoreA day of fun at the Roby Fair
By Shari Harris, Co-Managing Editor The Roby Fair was held Saturday at the Community Center of Northwest Texas County. This 35-year tradition did not disappoint, as activities filled the day and the park was filled with fair-goers and vendors. Photos by Shari Harris The day began with breakfast, providing fuel for the softball…
Read More“The Essence of Sports” – New Licking Cross Country Coach
By Rick Duncan, Publisher This year Licking has a new coach for cross country. The Licking News is proud to welcome Eriq Kristek to the team. Kristek played baseball at Drury College for 1-1/2-years under Scott Nasby and Byron Hagler. He has a seven-year teaching career, including coaching JH baseball and boys basketball at Waynesville…
Read MoreWildcats second in Frisco League Tournament
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING 12, DIXON 2 LICKING, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats advanced to the championship game of the Frisco League Tournament with a 12-2 win over the Dixon Bulldogs on Thursday at Deer Lick Park. Leading 11-2 in the bottom of the fifth, Licking’s Keyton Cook cranked a solo shot over the…
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