Licking students to attend AL Boys & Girls State
Five students have been selected by Licking High School faculty, American Legion Post #559, and members of the community to attend Boys and Girls State 2023. Leighia Johnson, Ryleigh Barton, Dawson Havens, Trevor Richards, and Sami Hall will attend this year’s event, to be held June 24 – July 1, at Lindenwood University, St…
Read MoreNHS Induction Ceremony
Licking High School’s National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held Thursday, March 16. Nineteen new members were welcomed into the honor society. National Honor Society is a nationally recognized and respected organization that recognizes students for scholastic achievement, a history of service and leadership, and positive character traits. New NHS members must be a sophomore…
Read MoreGifford and Davis earn State Degree
Class 3 All-District teams announced
The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association has released the official All District teams for Classes 1, 2 and 3. Junior Keyton Cook, from Licking High School, was named to the Class 3 District 10 boys’ team. Licking High School seniors Abbie Sullins and Kaida Cook, and junior Hannah Medlock earned spots on the Class 3 District…
Read MoreComing Events March 16, 2023
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 16. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 222…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 16 – March 22, 2023
For Sale: For Sale: 1967 Chevy 2 Ton 14 ft. bed with dump, 3 new tires. Needs some work. Call 417-464-3572. L/11/1tc For Sale: Gravely ZT 50” zero turn mower. Good condition and runs great. $1,000, call 573-578-0388. L/11/2tp For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking.…
Read MoreObituary – Matthew M. Strom
Matthew Martin Strom, age 50, passed away on March 6, 2023, in Licking, Mo. Matthew was born on October 5, 1972, to Russell and Lois Maxcine (Robbins) Strom. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ann Strom; son, Matthew Martin Strom Jr.; stepson, Randy Hannan; sisters, Peggy and Tina; and brother, Steven Strom. Matthew was…
Read MoreObituary – Sherrie “Fred” Friend
Sherrie “Fred” Friend, 58, of Licking, passed away on March 9, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Fred was born on November 13, 1964, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Claude Franklin and Maggie Alice Lucille (McGuire) Hall. Fred loved painting her fingernails, coloring with her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Fred…
Read MoreLicking man dies in structure collapse
A Licking man was killed Monday when a structure he was demolishing collapsed onto him, trapping him under heavy concrete. According to Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater, Matthew Strom, age 50, was discovered by a family member at approximately 8:30 p.m., partially buried under heavy concrete near his home on Shipp Drive, Licking. Earlier in…
Read MoreTrout fever
By Shari Harris, Publisher Many grew up listening to complaints of “cabin fever” late in the winter, as people became weary of the cold and yearned for spring. For those attending the opening day of the 2023 Trout Season at Montauk State Park, “cabin fever” was likely replaced by “trout fever” in the days leading…
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