An historical haunting
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Saturday evening was the sight of an historical Haunting at the Mill in Montauk State Park. Old and young alike came out to hear stories from the past while touring the mill that was built in 1896, the first built away from the dangers of historic flooding. Kristie Nelson, Senior…
Read MoreLicking FFA headed to state
Submitted On October 13, Licking FFA went to District Grassland, located in Rolla, Mo. Both teams (FFA and 4-H) got second place and are going to state! Evan Gifford got third place in the FFA Team. Trinnity Davis got first place in top scoring individually.
Read MoreLoud noises on Cedar Street
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Head Start enjoyed a Thursday morning visit from the Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department and Smokey the Bear. Firefighters Clifford Potter, Larry Potts, David Potts, Smokey the Bear, Cherokee Potts and Katie Reyes introduced the children to the equipment that a firefighter wears when battling a fire. The Personal…
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Read MoreCross Country Wildcats excel at Conference meet
The Licking High School and Junior High Cross Country teams competed in the Frisco League Conference meet on Monday, October 17. Several Wildcat runners medaled at the meet, and the Junior High Boys Team finished second overall as a team. High School runners were led by Levi Stout who finished 4th and earned All Conference…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats advance to District Final
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Lady ‘Cats opened district play with a 25-11, 25-7, 25-8 win over Bourbon on Thursday, October 20. In Monday evening’s semifinal round, they faced the Steelville Lady Cardinals, winning 3-1 with scores of 25-16, 25-23, 22-25 and 25-15. The Lady ‘Cats advanced to the District Final round, which was scheduled…
Read MoreComing Events October 27, 2022
95TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION Join the family of Wilma Smith in her 95th Birthday Celebration from 2 to 5 p.m. at Fox Firehouse Community Room on Saturday, October 29. Cards only, please. LUMC FALL FESTIVAL Licking United Methodist Church will hold a Fall Festival from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Fellowship Hall on Saturday,…
Read MoreClassifieds: October 27 – November 2, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Bake and Yard Sale: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m. Saturday, October 29, 2350 Mt. Pisgah Road, Cabool. Mt. Pisgah Ladies’ Aid Bazaar. Handmade items, all money to area charities. Lunch beginning at 11 a.m. H/27/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking.…
Read MoreObituary – Craig A. Pounds
Craig Alan Pounds was born in Houston, Mo., on January 22, 1964. He went to be with his beloved Jesus and Dad on October 21, 2022. He passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, after a short battle with cancer. Craig was born and raised in Houston. He graduated from Houston High School, met his…
Read MoreObituary – Jeffrey W. Sparks
Jeffrey Wade Sparks, was born on April 20, 1961, at St. Mary’s Hospital, St. Louis, Mo., to Louise and John Sparks, Sr., of St. Louis. He passed suddenly at his home in Licking, Mo., on October 15, 2022, at the age of 61. Jeff was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Linda.…
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