In this edition: May 25, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Get the kids signed up for the Texas County Library Summer Reading Program. The Rodeo is coming to town! See the schedule of events. The Licking Cemetery Board will be receiving donations for the upkeep of the cemetery. See…
Read MoreBusy weekend for LPD
A Licking Police Officer successfully deployed spike strips, deflating two of the tires on a stolen vehicle involved in a pursuit that passed through Licking on Friday afternoon. At approximately 3:50 p.m. the officer was notified that a vehicle reported stolen from Dent County was being pursued by Dent County deputies toward the City of…
Read MoreJosh Foster to entertain at 2023 Licking Rodeo
This year’s annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo is just around the corner, with the Outlaw/5J Rodeo Company prepared to bring some of their best stock, Announcer Chris Pyle returning to what he has called one of his favorite rodeos, and Barrel/Funny Man Josh Foster readying himself to entertain the crowd. Foster has been on…
Read MoreChilly start for Farmers Market
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreVeterans honored at St. John
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreLicking Cemetery Board members retire
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Jim Hood and Jim Stephens were thanked for their many years of loyal and faithful service upon their retirement from the Licking Cemetery Board on May 15. Board President Rick Mosher presented both with certificates and gift cards. Hood has served on the board for over 32 years, since July…
Read MoreClass 2 State Track Meet
Licking High School Track & Field athletes competed in the Class 2 State Track Meet on Friday and Saturday in Jefferson City. Jadyn Barnes finished third in the Javelin. Oscar Phillips earned 12th place in the Pole Vault. Finley Sullins placed 14th in the Long Jump and 15th in the 100 meter. Kaida Cook took…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball wins District Championship
By Harv Antle HOUSTON – The Licking Wildcats advanced to the finals of the Class 3 District 9 Tournament with a 10-0 win over the Mountain View-Liberty Eagles on Wednesday night, May 17, in Houston. Keyton Cook went the distance for the Wildcats’ mound. In five innings, the junior allowed one hit and fanned nine.…
Read MoreAmerican Legion Auxiliary Citizenship Medals awarded
Submitted Annually, the American Legion Post #41 in Houston, Mo., recognizes high school students from around the County for exceptional citizenship in their community. These students are all familiar, in varying degrees, with the history of our country. They know that our way of life didn’t “just happen.” It is the product of work and…
Read MoreComing Events May 25, 2023
CREATURES OF MYTH AND LEGEND A “Creatures of Myth and Legend” program will be held at 2 p.m. at Montauk State Park, in the field adjacent to the park lodge, on Saturday, May 27. Learn about birds up close, as presented by the World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis. No pets allowed near the event.…
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