Obituary – August “Augie” Newman
August Eugene Newman of St. James, Mo., formerly of Goldsboro, Texas, passed away February 12, 2023, at the age of 83. August (Augie) is a veteran of the Vietnam War. He served honorably in both the Navy and Army, leaving service as a Private First Class. During his time in the Navy, he served on…
Read MoreObituary – Norma “Ruth” Jackson
Norma Ruth (Patterson) Jackson, 89, of Licking, Mo., passed away peacefully February 17, 2023, at her home, after a brief illness. At the time of her passing, “Come Thou Fount of Every Blessing” was being played on the piano. She was born June 29, 1933, in Licking, Mo., the daughter of Ernest Carter Patterson and…
Read MoreLHS senior Wildcats and Lady ’Cats recognized
It was a week of honors as Licking Boys Basketball and Cheerleading held their Senior Night Tuesday and Licking Girls Basketball recognized their seniors Thursday before their varsity games. Six cheerleaders and one boys basketball player were honored, and two girls basketball players. Marianna Sanchez, daughter of Oscar and Kerrie Sanchez, was the…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 16, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking FFA Chapter is serving a free community breakfast with donations accepted; come out and support your local FFA. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Licking Downtown will hold the…
Read MoreSeeking information on missing adult
Former local man receives a second Congressional Gold Medal
Submitted by Edward Geer Susan Geer, of Licking, surviving wife of Myles Geer, formally from Yukon, and sons, Edward and Peter Geer, both of Yukon, and Lt. Col. Scott Geer, of Washington, DC, were recently presented Myles’ copy of the Congressional Gold Medal that was awarded to World War II Merchant Mariners. Myles Geer joined…
Read MoreAnnual Mill Fish Fry to feature Herman Hall
Licking Downtown, Inc. is holding their second annual Fish Fry to benefit the Licking Mill on Saturday, February 25, at the Licking VFW Hall. The food and festivities begin at 4 p.m. The featured entertainer for the evening will be Herman Hall, originally from Licking, who delights his audiences with his “The ‘50s at 70”…
Read MoreMissing sex offender arrested
By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff John W. Curtis, who was required to register as a sex offender in Texas County, has been arrested in St. Francois County and extradited to Texas County. Curtis was reported missing by family members in 2018, after he had failed to have contact with anyone for approximately two…
Read MoreLady ’Cats roar on Senior Night
Photos by Shari Harris The Licking Lady ’Cats faced the Thayer Bobcats Thursday evening, February 9, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Varsity came away with a 61-57 win, but Thayer didn’t fall easily, tying the game with 4:10 remaining in the second quarter, and taking a single point lead at one time during the…
Read MoreWildcats end week defeating St. James
Photos by Shari Harris The Licking Wildcats faced Newburg on Senior Night, Tuesday, Feb. 7, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Licking came out with another conference win, 77-55. Licking took a 20-11 lead by the end of the first quarter and never looked back. A lopsided 26-12 third quarter increased the gap and the…
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