In this edition: June 30, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: In keeping with the Independence Day holiday and the summer season, check out the stories on fireworks safety, safe driving, summer cooling tips for your home and cool gardening tips for hot days. Rick Mansfield reflects on timeless literature,…
Read MoreCounty has first heat-related death for 2022
Marie Lasater, F-ABMDI, Texas County Coroner Sadly, Texas County saw its first heat-related death on the first day of summer this year. In 2021, we lost three citizens due to high temperatures, all of which were preventable. Please be mindful of the temperature, and be sure to drink water throughout the day, taking water with…
Read MoreArchives of 1949
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor As we have closed out the 2021-2022 school year at Licking R-VIII and we are enjoying the assistance and mentorship of our summer intern, Winter Murray, a timely call came into the office. Melvalee DeWeese Watson called regarding other business, and when resolved, she said, “I have a copy of…
Read MoreLog Yard Cleanup July 9
Submitted The Ozark Heritage Project (OHP) will be hosting its 14th Lower Current River Cleanup this coming Saturday, July 9. The event is sponsored by Blazer Boats of Ellington, Town & Country Bank of Salem, along with perennial sponsors Tom and Della Bedell of Van Buren, owners of The Landing. Numerous other businesses from around…
Read MoreIECA Youth Tour
Submitted LICKING, Mo. (June 23, 2022) – After two years of virtual tours, the Youth Tour headed back to Washington this year. The seven-day tour provides an action-filled week for high school students, offering them opportunities to learn firsthand what it is like to be involved in politics, leadership positions, community service and today’s pressing…
Read MoreFirst Baptist VBS
By Andrea Faber Another successful year of Vacation Bible School at First Baptist Church is gone. It was a good time with an average of 21 kids per night. This year was, “The Mighty God…God leads Moses and me.” We learned how God loves us, calls us, saves us, guides us and cares for us.…
Read MoreComing Events June 30, 2022
CORNHOLE TOURNAMENT A Cornhole Tournament sponsored by the Wildcat Travel Club will be held beginning at 2 p.m. at Licking Deer Lick Park on Saturday, July 2. Check-in and warm up is from 1 to 1:45 p.m. For more information call 417-464-1284 or email: suzanneblackburn65@gmail.com. LICKING FIREWORKS SHOW The Licking Fireworks Show will begin at…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 30 – July 6, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: 3-Family Yard Sale: Corner of Beth and Cedar streets, Licking. Thursday, Friday and maybe Saturday, 8-5. L/26/1tp Garage Sale: Thursday, Friday, 8-5, Saturday until noon. 18945 Dixon Road, Licking. Furniture, washer and dryer, clothes, power saw and miscellaneous items. L/26/1tp Moving Sale: 5 p.m. Thursday; all day Friday and until noon Saturday,…
Read MoreObituary – Otis C. Goad
Otis Charles Goad, 85, of Sherrill, Mo., passed away on June 24, 2022, at his home. Otis was born on June 12, 1937, in Sharkey, Ind., the son of Theodore R. (Ted) and Anna Catherine (Abrams) Goad. Otis worked as a woodworker throughout his life. He enjoyed calligraphy, art and all types of woodworking. Otis…
Read MoreObituary – Timothy M. Crannell
Timothy Martin Crannell, 58, of Salem, Mo., departed this life Friday, June 24, 2022, in Salem, Mo. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Mo. Timothy is survived by his loving children, Joshua Crannell, of Salem, Sarah Crannell, of…
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