Coming Events February 16, 2023
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 16. BOONE TOWNSHIP FISH FRY Boone Township will hold a Fish Fry for all residents and family at 1 p.m. at the township shed, 16245 Hwy. AF, on Saturday, February 18. For more information call…
Read MoreClassifieds: February 16 – February 22, 2023
For Sale: For Sale: Registered young polled Hereford bull. Great E.P.D.s. Will throw small birth wt. calves and increase milk production. Ready to service cows June 1. Success. 731-445-4259. L/7/2tp For Sale: Savannah and Savannah Nubian cross goat kids. Gentle and de-horned. Success. 731-445-4259. L/7/2tp For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at…
Read MoreObituary – Mae “Babe” Jett
Mae “Babe” Elaine (Foss) Jett, age 88, daughter of Larry and May (Heil) Foss, was born February 28, 1934, in Chicago, Ill. She passed away February 11, 2023, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Mae is preceded in death by her husband, Jesse Jett; parents; two sisters, Joy Williams and Lois Ice; Mother-in-law…
Read MoreObituary – Allen J. Long
Allen James Long was born on May 9, 1966, to James J. Long and Mary Ann Hill in Chicago, Ill. He passed away on February 6, 2023, at the age of 56, in Licking, Mo. Allen had a love for animals. He also enjoyed being outdoors and taking daily walks. Allen is preceded in death…
Read MoreOwnership change for Licking Residential Care Center
By Shari Harris, Publisher North Star Equity Group LLC announced the acquisition of Licking Residential Care Center on February 1, 2023. In addition they acquired three other local long-term care facilities – Salem Residential Care Center, Salem Care Center and Seville Care Center, all located in Salem. Licking Residential Care Center is a 34-bed residential…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 9, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Remember your loved ones on Valentine’s Day by shopping at our local florists. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Licking Downtown will hold the 2nd Annual Fish Fry to benefit The…
Read MorePedestrian hit on Hwy. 32
Allen J. Long, 56, of Licking, was struck and killed by a tractor-trailer early Monday morning on Highway 32. The accident occurred one-half mile east of Licking, at 6:05 a.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) report indicates Long was walking in the roadway when a westbound 2021 Peterbilt, driven by Dallas T. Southards, 48,…
Read MoreAunt Kay’s Place
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Kay Sullins opened Aunt Kay’s Place on September 10, 2022, much to the enjoyment of local appetites. “I have always wanted to have my own restaurant and the time was right to do it,” said Sullins. With Sullins’ years of experience, the daily specials are delicious and varied for…
Read MoreLittle Bit Country Boutique
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A mother and daughter duo, Sheresa and Chris Triplett, with SheeKota Gott, opened a local location of Little Bit Country Boutique in cooperation with the opening of Aunt Kay’s Place in September 2022. “Many years ago we used to attend the George Strait Team Roping and there were always boutique…
Read MoreJV ‘Cats win Licking Boys JV Tournament
The Licking Junior Varsity Wildcats defeated Salem on Wednesday, February 1, to advance to the semifinal game of the Licking Boys JV Tournament Saturday. In Saturday’s first contest for the Wildcats, they took on the St. James Tigers and came out victorious, 59-44, to move on to the championship game against Waynesville. Lake Wade led…
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