In this edition: September 29, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming events in the area. Burch Insurance will send Toni to the Senior Center on September 29 to answer your questions about Medicare; Leon Slape will perform on the piano beforehand. Progressive Ozark Bank’s Customer Appreciation…
Read MoreTwo decades of learning
By Shari Harris, Publisher It was the beginning of the 2002-2003 school year when the Wildcat Early Learning Center opened its doors. On Thursday, September 22, 2022, they celebrated their 20th birthday with a cookout – hot dogs, hamburgers, party hats and noisemakers, and don’t forget – birthday cake! Children gathered with their families, played…
Read MoreDignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Fifth grade students and teachers from Licking and Success joined U.S. veterans from VFW Post 6337 on Wednesday, September 21, to assist in the Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags. Teachers Michelle Meizler, Autumn Case and Chrissy Medlock walked to the VFW hall with approximately 45 students and joined Success teacher…
Read MoreTo help those in need
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Ministerial Alliance held an ecumenical-Christian Service in the Park (Licking’s Old City Park) on Sunday evening to support funding for their ongoing assistance in crisis situations within the community. Prior to the praise and worship service, a meal of grilled hot dogs, chips, dessert snacks and beverage was…
Read MoreComing Events September 29, 2022
MEDICARE QUESTIONS ANSWERED Talk to Toni from Burch Insurance about Medicare questions at an informational meeting to be held at 12 p.m. at the Licking Senior Center on Thursday, September 29. Leon Slape will do a piano performance at 11:30 a.m., provided by Burch Insurance. ANNUAL TOY DRIVE AT MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN The monthly Motorcycle Cruise-In…
Read MoreClassifieds: September 29 – October 5, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Rummage Sale/Fish Fry: Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. – ? 13657 Highway C, Licking. Fish fry fundraiser to repair church, donations for dinner accepted. Fish begin frying at 10:30 a.m. L/39/1tc Large Two-Family Garage Sale: 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sept. 29, 30, Oct 1. 128 Oak Crest, Houston. H/23/1tp Yard Sale: 8…
Read MoreObituary – Kaleb L. Keaton
Kaleb Lynn Keaton, age 19 years and 11 months, son of Freddie Lynn and Renee Keaton, was born October 25, 2002 in Houston, Mo. He passed away September 25, 2022, in Salem, Mo. Kaleb is preceded in death by his Grandma Wilma Johnson, Papa Freddie E. Keaton, Great-Grandma Vivian Goforth, Great-Grandma Genevieve Johnson, Great-Grandpa…
Read MoreFish, fellowship and treasures
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreIn this edition: September 22, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Saturday, September 24, Licking Downtown will host the “Pickin’ on the Porch” Fall Festival, with a full day of fun, music, food, vendors, and an old fashioned quilt turning. Also on Sunday, September 25, the Annual Siren Bowl to…
Read MoreG-Ma Pam’s 5K Glow Run/Walk
By Shari Harris, Publisher Around 105 people participated in G-Ma Pam’s Walk for Life 5K Glow Run/Walk Saturday evening, Sept. 17, through the streets of Licking. The fundraising event was held to raise money for G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack, a non-profit organization that helps local cancer patients pay for expenses while in treatment. Pastor Rick…
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