Coming Events September 1, 2022
MITCHELL FAMILY REUNION The Mitchell Family Reunion will be held at noon at Deer Lick Park on Sunday, September 4, with a potluck lunch at 1 p.m. Family and friends are welcome. VETERANS’ FREE FISHING DAY Military veterans fish for free at Montauk on Saturday, September 10. Veterans must obtain and display a fishing tag,…
Read MoreClassifieds: September 1 – September 7, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Friday-Saturday. 14” tires, horse cart, black and white horse, clothes $1/bag, refrigerator. 18155 West Highway 32 by prison, Licking. L/35/1tp Yard Sale: 8 a.m. – 6 p.m., September 1 and 2. 904 Ozark, Houston. Wide variety, tools, clothes, etc. H/19/1tp For Sale: For Sale: 1989 Sea Ray Boat on Lifetime Trailer…
Read MoreObituary – Edward F. Atkisson
Edward Franklin Atkisson, son of Herbert Bazel Atkisson and Helen Louise (Perkins) Atkisson was born on October 21, 1938, in Texas County. He passed away on August 26, 2022, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Angela; granddaughter, Alisha; brothers, Gene, Bill, Ronald and Harry;…
Read MoreObituary – Sonya S. Johnson
Sonya Sue (Welch) Johnson was born October 10, 1940, in Licking, Mo., to Leland and Elta (Caton) Welch. After graduating from Licking High School in May 1958, she married Robert Johnson on October 18, 1958. Bob and Sonya were blessed with three children, Roger Johnson, Melody (Mark) Espinoza and Clinton (Li Yen) Johnson. Bob…
Read MoreObituary – Russell A. Sisco II
Russell Ambus Sisco II, age 48, son of Marvin and Nancy Sisco, was born on February 15, 1974, in Columbia, Mo. He passed away on August 24, 2022, in Columbia, Mo., at University Hospital. Russ is preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Nancy Sisco; and birth father, Russell A. Sisco I. He is…
Read MoreSurrounding the school with prayer
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor There was a strong community presence at the 2022-2023 school year Prayer Walk on Sunday. Approximately 60 pastors, laypersons, faculty, families and citizens met at the Elementary School prior to beginning the campus Prayer Walk. Coordinator Billie Krewson addressed those present with the reminder, “Be careful for nothing; but…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 25, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Terra Culley with Texas County 911 addresses the question “Why Aren’t You Here?” Texas County Memorial Hospital Rehab Services department recently received a new automatic door. The Division of Senior & Disability Services has launched an easy-to-use Missouri Senior…
Read MoreFirst day of school at Licking R-VIII
Eager anticipation, excitement, perhaps some apprehension, tears of happiness and tears of separation were all experienced by students of differing ages on Tuesday, August 23, the First Day of School for Licking R-VIII students.
Read MoreA new year, new books
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Parents and teachers were very busy Friday evening as they completed paperwork for the upcoming school year at the Licking R-VIII Elementary Open House. The line gathered well before the doors opened as guardians of students, kindergarten through sixth grade, prepared to enter the school. With a few exceptions…
Read MoreLicking R-VIII faculty and staff welcomed back
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor High School Principal Jarad Rinne, Junior High Principal/Athletic Director Doug Dunn, and Elementary Principals Julianna Thrasher and Telena Haneline were at the door welcoming Licking R-VIII staff to the 2022 – 2023 school year. The staff was then treated to breakfast, gifts and a presentation of school year information…
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