In this edition: April 27, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Make plans to attend the 2023 Licking Junk Derby; proceeds help with maintenance and restoration of the Licking Mill. The City of Licking is holding the City Wide Yard Sale and Spring Cleanup days. Show your support for the…
Read More“Queen of the Hillbillies”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Houston Branch of the Texas County Library hosted a book signing for “Queen of the Hillbillies – Writings of May Kennedy McCord,” on Saturday. Texas County Library Director Louise Beasley introduced Cabool native and Missouri State University emeritus professor Dr. Kristene Sutliff, who shared McCord’s history, career, personality and…
Read MoreMissouri’s best tasting water can be found in Edgar Springs
MRWA ASHLAND, Mo. (April 20, 2023) – The best tasting water in Missouri can be found in Edgar Springs. Public Water Supply District (PWSD) #1 of Phelps County captured top honors in the 2023 Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA) Show-Me Tap Water Roundup. Its water sample competed with finalists from two other water districts and…
Read MoreLicking Elementary Honor Rolls
Summer Kickoff & Ribbon Cutting
By Shari Harris, Publisher A Summer Kickoff Party and Ribbon Cutting weren’t deterred by the lack of summer-like weather Saturday at TLC Alternative Health south of Licking. The Ribbon Cutting for TLC Alternative Health marked the event of their remodeling and the addition of a massage therapist to their services. Organizer Tammy Barnes viewed the…
Read MoreLicking Baseball
By Harv Antle LICKING – The Licking Wildcats fell to Rolla 9-6 on Monday night at Deer Lick Park. The loss snapped the Wildcats’ seven game winning streak. With the loss, Licking dipped to 10-2 for the season. Rolla built a 4-1 lead through the first two innings, only to see Licking pull within one…
Read MoreLicking Softball
By Christina Medlock Licking Lady ‘Cats traveled to state-ranked Ellington on Monday, April 17, and took a tough loss 15-0. Kadyn Hall had the only hit for the Wildcats and Janelle Bates took the loss on the mound. JV lost 4-5. Lady ‘Cats had their long-awaited home opener on April 18, defeating Crocker 16-1. Bates…
Read MoreComing Events April 27, 2023
OPEN ENROLLMENT FOR DAYSCHOOL Open enrollment for the 2023-2024 Licking Sonshine and Rainbow Dayschool session will be through Thursday, April 27. Contact the Licking Church of Christ at 573-674-3121 for more information. MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN The monthly Motorcycle Cruise-In begins its 14th year, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Sonic in Licking, Junction of Hwy. 63…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 27 – May 3, 2023
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. Friday – Saturday, 1000 Cedar Ridge Dr., Houston. Lots of decorating items, clothes, dishes, furniture. H/1/1tp Moving Sale: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Saturday, March 29, 924 West Chestnut, corner of Hamrick and Chestnut, in big garage facing Hamrick, Houston. Still good selection. H/1/1tp For Sale:…
Read MoreSexual assault arrest
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On April 22, 2023, Texas County deputies received a report of sexual assault that occurred during a camping outing in northwestern Texas County. It was reported that a male identified as Devan Vandgrifft-Wnorowski was supervising four juveniles with ages ranging from 3 to 16 years old on the…
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