Coming Events October 20, 2022
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, October 20. KIDZ CLUB HARVEST PARTY The Kidz Club Harvest Party will be from 6 to 8 p.m. at First Baptist Church on Wednesday, October 26. Everyone is welcome from age four through sixth grade. 95TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION…
Read MoreClassifieds: October 20 – October 26, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Estate Garage Sale: 8 a.m. -5 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 20-21, 603 W Hwy. 17, Houston. Lots of clothes, small appliances, dishes, household items, 200 pairs of men’s, women’s and boy’s Levi’s. 417-252-4164. H/26/1tc Yard Sale: 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Thursday – Saturday, 107 Remington Circle, Houston. Big Sale, Halloween, tools,…
Read MoreObituary – Paul D. Jeffries
Paul Dean Jeffries, age 87, of Licking, Mo., was born on July 8, 1935, in Dykes, Mo., to Jess C. and Minnie J. (Biram) Jeffries. Paul departed this life at his home on October 7, 2022. Paul was blessed with four sons, Thomas and Steven Jeffries from his marriage to Barbara Wiles, and Brian and…
Read MoreCANCELLED – State of Missouri Endangered SILVER Advisory
MSHP LOCATED AND SAFE! The Howell County Sheriff’s Office has updated an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 4348 County Rd 2120, Pomona at 4 p.m. on 10/10/2022. The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is: Alfred Wayne Bridges, a white male, age 73, hgt 5’9″, 180 lbs, gray hair, gray…
Read MoreObituary – Lucas D. Jones
Lucas Duane Jones, 33 years young, passed peacefully, surrounded by family on October 10, 2022. Lucas was born on May 10, 1989, in Rolla, Mo., to Terry and Linda Jones. Lucas loved being big brother to Lance and Lewis. Looking after and bossing around his little brothers came naturally, but it was done with more…
Read MorePreschool celebrates Fire Prevention Week
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Wildcat Early Learning Center visited the Licking Volunteer Fire Department Friday morning to learn more about fire safety and firefighters. October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week, and firefighters Quentin Trout, David Potts and Cherokee Potts talked to the children and gave them a tour of the fire trucks. At…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 13, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association will be having their Member Appreciation Day on Friday, October 14. Abounding Hope Church will have a fish fry on October 14. Titan Paving & Drainage and Healthy Dent…
Read MoreLocal pullers compete at R&S Track
By Shari Harris, Publisher Saturday’s R&S Truck & Tractor Pull held a special meaning for several hometown pullers who were family and friends of the late Kaleb Keaton. To honor the memory of his son, Freddie Keaton drove Kaleb’s 2008 Dodge, aptly named Kaleb’s Toy. Local drivers participated in the SMTTPA and hometown categories. Licking’s…
Read MoreK of C Fish Fry well attended
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreJoin the fun this October!
There are plenty of opportunities to join the October fun in and around Licking this year. Saturday, October 29 – Licking United Methodist Church – Their Fall Festival, with shopping and great food, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Licking Residential Care – The public is invited to…
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