Christmas music fills the air
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Sherman Hill Field House was alive with music Thursday and Friday evenings, as the LHS music department and Licking elementary presented their winter concerts. The Junior High Band started the show Thursday, followed by the Junior High Choir. The LHS Concert Band led off with a recap of their marching…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 15, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Free Christmas Dinner will be served at 12:30 at Licking Christian Church. Everyone is welcome. See their ad in this week’s edition for details. Follow the ongoing teachings in “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ.…
Read MoreFood, gifts, music and games
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreSpirit of Giving Christmas Event
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Friendly volunteers greeted participants at the door for the Spirit of Giving Christmas Event held at the Licking Christian Church Saturday evening. The event was an opportunity for parents to shop for their children’s Christmas gifts. To maintain a stress free experience, shoppers were spaced and those who waited were…
Read MoreChildren’s Christmas Store
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreSanta makes his rounds in Edgar Springs
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Read MoreLucas Jones Foundation Quilt Raffle
A Facebook Live drawing will be held at 6 p.m. on New Year’s Eve for a quilt raffle to benefit the Lucas Jones Foundation. The queen size quilt is on display until December 30 at Right Away Rent to Own, located on the corner of Hwy 32 and Hwy 137 in Licking. Tickets are available…
Read More’Cats rally to beat Dutchgirls
Coach Steve Rissler Licking traveled to Gasconade County to face the 5-1 Dutchgirls of Owensville last Tuesday, December 6. The Lady ’Cats struggled to get anything going offensively from the very beginning. The girls kept it close by playing roughneck defense, rebounding aggressively and showing toughness. The Dutchgirls led 30-27 to open the 4th quarter.…
Read MoreWildcats defeat conference foe, fall to Steelville
After defeating Stoutland for the championship of the Frisco League Tournament, the Licking Wildcats returned home to play them again Tuesday evening, December 6. Licking again came out on top, though by a larger margin, 74-46. The Wildcats outscored the Tigers in every quarter, and had three players in double figures. Keyton Cook scored 20…
Read MoreComing Events December 15, 2022
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, December 15. CHRISTMAS DINNER The Licking Christian Church will host a free Christmas Dinner from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Christmas Day, Sunday, December 25. Everyone is welcome! Please enter through the Rust St. doors. Doors won’t be…
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