Godi state runner up in Patriot’s Pen competition
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Eighth grader Lillian Godi took her Patriot’s Pen essay “My Pledge to Our Veterans” all the way to the VFW State Department level competition on December 1, where she was a runner up to compete at the VFW National level. Godi received a Youth Essay Certificate of Merit from the…
Read MoreR-VIII hires JH Principal
By Supt. Cristina Wright Licking R-VIII School District is excited to announce the hiring of Mrs. Angela Loughridge as Junior High Principal/Curriculum Director following the resignation of Mr. Doug Dunn at the end of this school year. Mrs. Loughridge earned a specialist degree in Educational Administration from William Woods University after earning a master’s degree…
Read MoreR-VIII hires Elementary Asst. Principal
By Supt. Cristina Wright Licking R-VIII School District is excited to announce new Elementary Assistant Principal Mrs. Crystal Reiner. Mrs. Reiner graduated from Fayetteville State University with a degree in Elementary Education. She completed her master’s degree at Liberty University in Special Education, and obtained a postgraduate certificate in Applied Behavior Analysis from Arizona…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats end second in district
The Licking Lady Wildcats entered the District 10 tournament as the second seed, behind first seed Mansfield, with both teams earning first round byes. Number three seed Thayer defeated number six seed Houston, and number four seed Mtn. View/Liberty defeated number five seed Seymour in the first round of action on Tuesday, February 21. Licking…
Read MoreWildcats end season first in conference
The last regular season game for the Wildcats was a conference game against Plato on the road, on Tuesday, Feb. 14. Licking finished first in the conference with their win over Plato, 71-60. JV was equally successful, remaining undefeated in the conference (8-0) with their 72-55 win, which ended their season with a 20-2 overall…
Read MoreLicking Archery shoots in Mtn. Grove
The Licking Archery team traveled to Mtn. Grove Saturday to compete. Individual scores were as follows: Albert Gyory, 271, 2nd out of 6 in 10th grade boys Dawson Havens, 248, 4th out of 6 in 11th grade boys John Gyory, 223, 5th out of 6 in 10th grade boys Adam Hagler, 223, 13th out of…
Read MoreComing Events March 2, 2023
K of C FISH FRY FUNDRAISERS The Knights of Columbus will hold Fish Fry fundraisers from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 222 West Highway 32, on Friday, March 3, and Friday, March 31. MEN’S TROUT FISHING TOURNAMENT A trout tournament for men of any age will be held 7:30…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 2 – March 8, 2023
For Sale: For Sale: 2009 Chevrolet Avalanche, 104,200 miles. Excellent condition, new set Michelin Tires. $16,500. 417-318-8113. L/9/2tp For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking. L/1/tfn For Sale: All sizes of passenger and light truck tires and lawn mower tires and tubes. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694.…
Read MoreObituary – Michael W. Lane
Michael William Lane, age 72, son of Harry Lane and Georgia (Curran) McBride, was born February 3, 1951, and departed this life on February 20, 2023, at his home. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Harry Lane; two brothers, Lonnie Dale Lane, and Rick Lane and wife, Wilda Lane; his grandparents; father and…
Read MoreMultiple charges arrest in Licking
By Pat Burton, LPD Chief of Police Licking officers were dispatched to the intersection of US-63 and MO-32 on February 22 at 7:45 p.m., in reference to a male lying in the roadway. Upon arrival of the officers, Austin Baylor, age 20, of Duke, Mo., was located lying on the roadway, extremely impaired and naked.…
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