Recovery Underground
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Sometimes it’s much easier to share, heal, move on, stay steadfast in a new direction and have faith when you’re doing it with someone who’s walked a similar path. The Church Underground has a basis on the story of the Underground Railroad Quilt, where the quilt blocks were a means…
Read More“Triumph”
By Shari Harris, Publisher The name says it all – “Triumph” Sports – triumph in Christ, triumph in sports, triumph in life. The baseball and softball training facility located south of Licking at the junction of Highway 63 and State Route BB offers the opportunity for all three. Owners Cole and Megan Roark believe their…
Read MoreEnd of season Baseball Awards Ceremony held
By Coach Harv Antle LICKING, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats held their end of the season baseball banquet and awards ceremony last week at Triumph Sports. Licking Mayor Keith Cantrell was in attendance to present the Wildcats with a proclamation from the city congratulating the team on its season and state championship. Following the proclamation,…
Read MoreComing Events July 6, 2023
CARD SHOWER A card shower is being held for Jake and Beth Hutsell’s 50th wedding anniversary. Cards may be sent to 9746 Highway 17, Bucyrus, MO 65444. EDGAR PRAIRIE DAYS Edgar Prairie Days will be held Thursday – Sunday, July 6-9, at Hooves & Boots in Edgar Springs. Activities begin at 5 p.m. Thursday and…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 6 – July 12, 2023
For Sale: For Sale: Used riding lawnmowers for sale, or lawnmower repair. Call 573-202-1337. L/26/4tp For Sale: WW Ranch Homestead Market Swap and Sell, 8386 West Highway 32, Salem. June 10th. 573-247-5177. Check Facebook Events Page. L/27/1tp For Sale: Closeout on new discontinued tires and new tires. We also have lots of used tires. OK…
Read MoreObituary – Iretta M. Streitenberger
Iretta Mae (Campbell) Streitenberger, age 83, of Licking, passed away on Saturday, July 1, 2023, after a long-term illness. Iretta was born on March 28, 1940, in Success, Mo., to Alvin Glen Campbell and Ruby Mae Duben. Iretta is survived by two children, John and wife, Laurie, of Grand Prairie, Texas, and Rhonda and husband,…
Read MoreObituary – Bessie I. Sellars
Bessie Irene Sellars, 86, of Licking, passed away June 30, 2023. Bessie was born on February 10, 1937, in Winona, Mo., the daughter of Daniel John Bradshaw and Cora Jane Dennings. Bessie married James Hamill in 1953. They had five children together. James passed away in 1960. Bessie married Victor Sellars in 1966, one child…
Read MoreObituary – Ernest “Ernie” Friend
Ernest “Ernie” Ray Friend was the youngest child of Charlie and Helen (Johnson) Friend. He was born on August 16, 1944, in Hayti, Mo. He went to be with the Lord on June 29, 2023, at the age of 78. Ernie married the love of his life on June 8, 1993. Ernie and Loretta met…
Read MoreObituary – Sandra “Sandie” Williams
Sandra “Sandie” Faye Williams was born on August 1, 1946, in Taft, Calif. She was raised in Fellows, Calif., but finally made her home in Licking, Mo. She passed away on June 27, 2023, at the age of 76. Sandie is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Williams; one daughter, Cynthia “Cindy” Moore; one…
Read MoreIECA Annual Membership Meeting
By Shari Harris, Publisher Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association turned 87 years old this year, and it continues to distribute power to a multi-county area of south-central Missouri. Their Annual Membership Meeting, held Friday morning at the Old City Park in Licking, featured their business meeting, entertainment, a health fair, a craft fair, a kids’ tent,…
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