Stout advances to State Cross Country Meet
The high school and junior high Licking Wildcat Cross Country teams completed their regular season at the Houston meet on Monday, October 24. Medals were earned by three high school and two junior high runners. High school medalists included Levi Stout, 4th; Titus Scavone, 7th; and Dominick Donnalley, 10th. Ethan Stout finished in 3rd place…
Read MoreAll-District Volleyball awards announced
Lady Wildcat Volleyball ended their season with a 23-11-3 record this year. Players earning post-season awards included, First team All-District: Hannah Medlock and Maci Sparks; and Second team All-District: Abbie Sullins. The Lady Wildcats fell to Eugene 0-3 (18-25, 17-25, 23-25) in the district championship match on Tuesday, October 25.
Read MoreComing Events November 3, 2022
VETERANS DAY ASSEMBLY AT 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 and all local veterans and their families are invited to attend. VETERANS DAY ROSARY The Rosary at…
Read MoreClassifieds: November 3 – November 9, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: 14092 Highway C, Licking, 5 miles, across from Kofahl Road. Nov. 3, 4, 5. Rain or shine. 8 a.m. – ? Lots of old dishes, glassware, beer mugs, knickknacks, Christmas items, dolls, books, medium mailbox with post, bedframe, battery for truck or tractor. Make reasonable offer, deals to be made on…
Read MoreObituary – Dollie Hawkins
We regretfully announce the passing of Dollie Hawkins, 79, originally of Licking Mo. After struggling with pneumonia and a failing respiratory system for five weeks she passed away at Swedish American Hospital in Rockford, Ill., on September 28, 2022. Dollie was a woman of strong faith. Her health struggles had exhausted her and she had…
Read MoreObituary – Mary T. Schwartz
Mary T. Schwartz, age 66, of Licking, Mo., passed away on October 31, 2022, at her home. Mary is survived by her husband, Emanuel, of the home; sons, Toby (Anna) of Wilton, Mich., Petie (Rebecca) of Caryle, Ky., Roy (Lovina) of Seymour, Mo., Jake (Emma) of Seymour, Mo., Amos (Magdalena) of Licking, and Aaron (Catherine)…
Read MoreObituary – Ronnie A. “Dink” Simmons
Ronnie Allen “Dink” Simmons, age 48, was born on June 7, 1974, in St. Louis, Mo., to Leona Ruth Adcox. He passed away October 24, 2022, in Salem, Mo. Ronnie worked in construction and roofing before becoming disabled. He loved to play golf until he lost his eye in an unfortunate accident with a golf…
Read MoreBeatlemania sweeps Sherman Hill Fieldhouse
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Fab Four (played by LHS Drama Club members) emceed an evening of their music performed by the LHS Band and Choir at Thursday evening’s Fall Concert in the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse. The bleachers were packed for the evening of entertainment, and none should have left disappointed. Conductor Briana Link combined…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 27, 2022
In this edition: October 27, 2022 In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. A Fall Festival at the Licking United Methodist Church will be held on Saturday, October 29, followed by Licking Residential Care’s trick or treating. Abounding Hope Church…
Read MoreMissouri “ShakeOut”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking R-VIII school district participated in the Missouri ‘ShakeOut’ earthquake drill on Thursday, October 20. Being prepared is important because earthquakes occur without warning and the active New Madrid Seismic Zone could impact Missouri, as happened in November 2021. Ms. Hebblethwaite’s kindergarten was prepared Thursday morning after watching a video…
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