A celebration of the Resurrection
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Ministerial Alliance held a Community Resurrection Service at Abounding Hope Church on Sunday evening with attendees from area churches. It was a celebration of Christ’s victory over death, new life made possible through the work of the cross, and belief in Jesus and repentance. Pentecostal Holiness Pastor Erin…
Read MoreGirls Softball
By Christina Medlock WINONA – The Licking Softball team traveled to Winona on Monday, March 27. Janelle Bates threw a no-hitter to lead the Licking Wildcats Varsity past Winona 20-4. Bates got the start on the mound. She went three innings, allowing four runs on zero hits and striking out four. Allie Medlock had a…
Read MoreLicking Baseball
By Harv Antle SALEM – The Licking Wildcats edged the Salem Tigers 1-0 in eight innings Tuesday night, March 28, in Salem. After seven scoreless frames, Licking pushed across a run in the top of the eighth. Keyton Cook’s sacrifice fly plated Karson Walker. Kellar Davis started for Licking and blanked Salem for six innings.…
Read MoreComing Events April 6, 2023
EASTER EGG HUNT Hickory Manor and the Chamber of Commerce will hold the annual Easter Egg Hunt beginning at 2 p.m. at Old City Park on Saturday, April 8. EASTER SUNRISE SERVICE Boone Creek Baptist Church will host an Easter Sunrise Service at 7 a.m. on Sunday, April 9. Everyone welcome! FRISCO LEAGUE ART CONTEST…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 6 – April 12, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Wildcat Travel Club Yard Sale: Thursday, April 13, 8am-5pm; Friday, April 14, 8am-5pm; Saturday, April 15, 8am-2pm; Licking Rodeo Grounds. L/14/1tc For Sale: For Sale: WW Ranch Homestead Market Swap and Sell, 8386 West Highway 32, Salem, April 8, 573-247-5177. Check Facebook Events Page. L/14/1tp For Sale: German Shepherd puppies, black with tan…
Read MoreObituary – Andrew “Jay” O’Malley
Andrew “Jay” Joseph O’Malley, Jr., 93, of Plato, Mo., passed away on March 31, 2023, at Houston House in Houston, Mo. Jay was born on January 8, 1930, to Andrew Joseph O’Malley, Sr. and Annie (Smith) O’Malley in Slabtown, Mo., on his family’s farm bordering the Big Piney River. He spent his whole life in…
Read MoreObituary – Leon “Lonnie” Harris
Leon (Lonnie) A. Harris went to be with Jesus on March 30, 2023, at the age of 74. He was born in St. Louis on January 24, 1949, to Foster Leon Harris and Edna L. (Jung) Harris Hinkle. Lonnie graduated from Licking High School in 1966 and went to college a short time before…
Read MoreObituary – Mary E. Blake
Mary Elizabeth (Harris) Blake left this earth to join Jesus in heaven on March 28, 2023. She was born on July 12, 1940, in Edgar Springs, Mo., to the late Melvin L. and Viola (Mace) Harris. On June 23, 1961, she married Henry Blake. In addition to her parents, she was proceeded in death by…
Read MoreLincoln Day celebration brings U.S. Rep. Smith to Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Texas County Republican Committee hosted their annual Lincoln Day festivities at the Sherman Hill Field House on the Licking High School campus on Saturday, March 25. This year’s featured guest speaker was U.S. Representative Jason Smith. The festivities began with a social hour, followed by a meal catered by the…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 30, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See the county, city, township and school board election notices. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. See this week’s Licking R-VIII Elementary Learner of the Week, sponsored by Kinder Plant Food;…
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