Obituary – Goldie “Nadine” Nelson
Goldie Nadine Nelson, who preferred Nadine, was born on August 10, 1936, in Salem, Mo. She was called to rest on November 24, 2022, at the age of 86. Nadine was married to Howard Nelson, who preceded her in death in 1996. She was also preceded in death by their only child, Dewayne Lee Nelson,…
Read MoreObituary – Ryley A. Wallace
Our son Ryley Allen Wallace was born on October 1, 1990, in Houston, Mo. Ryley completed our family of four. Big sister Amber was thrilled to have her own live baby doll. Left behind are his parents, Clay and Billi-Jo Wallace; Ryley’s fiancé, Breann Simmerly, of the home; two children, Hunter and Annabelle, of the…
Read MoreObituary – Patricia “Patty” Fortune
Patricia “Patty” Ann Fortune, age 55, daughter of Harold Fortune and Jean (Bland) Cole was born December 19, 1966, in Houston, Mo. She passed away November 20, 2022, peacefully surrounded by her family at Phelps Health Hospital, Rolla, Mo. Patty is preceded in death by her father, and one brother, Kenneth Fortune. She is survived…
Read MoreDrinking water and wastewater grants awarded to City of Licking
Governor Mike Parson announced Friday that $410 million in grants would be awarded by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (DNR) to Missouri communities to improve drinking water, wastewater and stormwater infrastructures and to inventory lead service lines. Funding for the grant programs was made available through American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) State Fiscal Recovery…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 24, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. See where Buckner and Gately Auction Service will be selling items to the highest bidder on Saturday. The TCMH Healthcare Foundation continues the Hospice Online Auction. Licking Chamber of Commerce will host the…
Read MoreLicking R-VIII School District selects new superintendent
Licking R-VIII Supt. Office Licking R-VIII School District’s Board of Education finalized interviews Monday evening, November 21, 2022. The Board of Education is pleased to announce the upcoming appointment of Mrs. Telena Haneline as the next Superintendent of Schools. Mrs. Haneline will succeed Mrs. Cristina Wright, who is relocating at the end of the school…
Read MoreVolunteer for the Red Kettle Drive
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Volunteers are needed to “man the kettle” for the Salvation Army Red Kettle Drive this year. Two-hour shifts are requested but may be shared with others as two one-hour shifts. The calendar sign-up sheet is located at the Red Kettle in the Town & Country Supermarket lobby. The Red Kettle…
Read MoreThe Ministerial Alliance meets in thanksgiving
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Ministerial Alliance held a Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday evening at Boone Creek Baptist Church. The ecumenical Christian group of pastors and church membership shared worship and praise that began with a warm welcome and prayer by Pastor Erin McConnell, Pentecostal Holiness Church. Pastor John Jordan, Rock Springs…
Read MorePackages of hope
Girl Scouts hold EKG for First Responders
By Shari Harris, Publisher An Emergency Komfort Giveaway event was held Saturday by the local Girl Scouts to support First Responders in their work in the community. Firefighters, law enforcement, EMS and other first responders were invited to stop by the Fellowship Hall at Licking United Methodist Church Saturday afternoon to refresh their supply of…
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