Wildcats win Stockton Tournament
Licking Beta Club members advance to Nationals
Coming Events: April 2, 2026
PRC BANQUET FOR LIFE The Pregnancy Resource Center Banquet for Live will be held at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 9, at Faith Fellowship Church in Houston. Keynote speaker will be Beth Caulfield, director of the movie “Conceivable.” For more information or to RSVP, contact PRC at 417-967-1100. SPRING JUNK & CRAFT FEST Country Crafts…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 2 – 8, 2026
Yard/Garage Sales: Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday, 3rd and 4th, 119 near Montauk, Bradshaws. 3-pt. tractor blade, 6’x12’ utility trailer, king-size bed, furniture and lots of miscellaneous. 7:30-? L/13/1tc For Sale: 30% Off Sale on most booths and Furniture Room now in progress at Rustic Haven Flea Market in Licking, Mo. For more info call…
Read MoreObituary – Robin L. Rogers
Robin Lee Rogers passed away the morning of March 23, 2026. She was born in Lima, Ohio, on July 18th, 1964, to Richard L. and Patricia L. Rogers. She graduated from Licking High School and continued her education at Drury University. Her career path encompassed office work, teaching, and leading cross-country tours. Robin is survived…
Read MoreIn This Edition: March 26, 2026
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Read MoreWork on new water tower progresses
The City of Licking’s new water tower has begun to metamorphose from its initial rust-colored appearance. Crews have placed a roof bonnet on the tower, similar in appearance to a shower cap. Another tarp at the bottom of the tower is raised each day as well. Their purpose is to catch abrasives and overspray while…
Read MoreElite Dance Collective offers local dance classes
By Shari Harris, Publisher Elite Dance Collective opened in November on Main Street in Licking, starting with camps and clinics and beginning recreational dance classes for ages preschool through twelfth grade in January. Rebecca and Allen Taylor, of Licking, and their children, Peyton, McKinzie, Wyatt and Arya, have worked together to make the dance studio…
Read MoreBuilder Bash 2026 at Boiling Springs
By Shari Harris, Publisher Ozark Xpress and Miranda Bury will appear at Builder Bash 2026 at The Resort at Boiling Springs on Saturday, April 25. Builder Bash will begin with a float trip on Friday, April 24, followed by live music from 3 to 9 p.m. on Saturday. Ozark Xpress with Bobby Ray will take…
Read MoreESRFPD to vote on new ordinance
The Edgar Springs Rural Fire Protection District (ESRFPD) will meet on April 6, 2026. One item on their agenda will be the second reading and vote on an ordinance to establish regulations for open burning. The proposed ordinance was posted on the district’s Facebook page on March 19, and discussions via comments on the post…
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