In this edition: November 10, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. LPHC will hold a Chili and Dessert Cook Off on Friday, November 11; veterans eat free. A Veterans Day Sale will be going on at Larinda’s Furniture & Antiques. Country Crafts & Flea…
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Five year anniversary for Licking Senior Center
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Senior Center celebrated their five-year anniversary Saturday with a packed house of 85 to 90 people. Hamburgers and hot dogs were served for lunch, followed by the auctioning of a variety of delicious desserts. Auctioneer Jeff Foulks engaged bidders in raising funds for the Center, with nearly half of…
Read MoreFire departments battle fire and wind
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call of a parked RV on fire Friday afternoon. The fire began approximately 1/4-mile west of the Dent County line on Highway VV and, mainly due to 30-40 mph winds, quickly spread to the surrounding countryside. Recognizing the potential of spread…
Read MoreLicking Christmas celebration plans underway
By Shari Harris, Publisher Downtown Licking holiday celebration planning is well underway, with the Licking Chamber of Commerce and Licking Downtown, Inc., both preparing. Festivities begin with the Lighting of the Mill on Saturday, November 26. Expect Christmas carols and an opportunity to visit with that famous Claus couple from the North Pole. FFA…
Read MoreStout competes in second consecutive State meet
By Shari Harris, Publisher Cross Country runner Levi Stout represented the Licking Wildcats Saturday at the MSHSAA State Cross Country Meet. On a cold, rainy and wet day, Stout ran a time of 19:07. Though he didn’t medal at the State meet, Stout represented his school well. This was the second trip to the State…
Read MoreComing Events November 10, 2022
VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY LICKING R-8 SCHOOL The Licking R-VIII School District will celebrate Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, at 9 a.m. in the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse (high school gym). Students in grades K-12 will be attending; all local veterans and their families are invited to attend. VETERANS DAY ROSARY The rosary at the Memorial…
Read MoreClassifieds: November 10 – November 16, 2022
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Read MoreObituary – Jerry L. Cameron
Jerry Lynn Cameron, age 79, passed away on October 12, 2022, in Phoenix, Ariz. Born in Licking, Mo., on December 30, 1942, he was the son of Robert Lynn Cameron and Juanita Maxine Cameron (nee Siddens). He graduated from Licking High School in 1960, and then spent four years in the U.S. Navy traveling the…
Read MoreObituary – Wayne O. Krewson
Wayne was born in Montauk, Mo., on March 17, 1936, and died peacefully in St. Charles, Mo., on October 12, 2022. His parents were Ray and Pearl (Logan) Krewson. After high school, he served his country in the United States Army. Later he married Edith Frey to which three children were born. He was a…
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