Vietnam Veteran Richards honored
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Veteran Billy Richards was joined by comrade veterans Ralph Ryder and John “Big John” Robertson at Hickory Manor recently as American Legion Commander Ron Jones presented him with a proclamation and pin honoring his service in the Vietnam War. Presidents of the United States since 2012 have issued the proclamation…
Read More“The Essence of Sports” – Coach Antle and the Licking Wildcats
By Rick Duncan (Based on Coach Antle Interview by Shari Harris) One individual can attain the essence of sports status, whether it be a player or a coach by contributing to their team in such a way that their actions are followed by others in order to achieve excellence. But, at times when enough entities,…
Read MoreLady ’Cats start regular season 3-0
By Shari Harris, Co-Managing Editor The Lady Wildcats Volleyball team started last week with their first two regular matches on the road. They led off with a rematch against the Mtn. View-Liberty Lady Eagles on Monday, August 28. After a shaky performance against Liberty at the Jubilee, the Lady ‘Cats were able to redeem themselves…
Read MoreMC Cruise-In collection of toys
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The last Thursday of August and September, the MC Cruise-In at the Licking Sonic has motorcyclists and friends bringing in donations of toys to share with the Licking Chamber of Commerce during the holidays. Generosity was clearly seen on Thursday from the 70 bikers who attended, as 80 plus toys…
Read MoreTwo more wins leading up to Conference Tourney
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING 14, CONWAY 3 CONWAY, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats took down the Conway Bears 14-3 in five innings on Friday night. Rusty Buckner led a 14-hit attack for Licking. The senior doubled and homered while driving in four runs to spur the offense. Garrett Gorman and Kannon Buckner also produced…
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Coming Events September 7, 2023
FREE MOVIE NIGHT Intercounty Electric Cooperative is hosting a free movie night on Friday, September 8, at Raymondville School. “Hotel Transylvania: Transformania” will be shown, beginning at dark. 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…
Read MoreClassifieds: September 7 – September 13, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Saturday Sept. 9th, 9917 Highway 63, 6 miles south of Licking. 417-217-2920. H/20/1tp YARD SALE: Friday and Saturday, Sept. 8th and 9th, 618 Hawthorne in Houston. Something for everyone. H/20/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Larry Dablemont, Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and…
Read MoreObituary – Rev. Donald A. Case
Rev. Donald Austin Case passed away September 3, 2023, at his home in Beulah, Mo., at the age of 76 years. He was born January 11, 1947, to Austin and Bertha Case in Beulah, Mo., and he spent his entire life living in the Beulah area. On June 2, 1965, Donald Case and Betty Lou…
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