Armed Forces Appreciation Day
By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County veteran organizations and the Houston Chamber of Commerce hosted Armed Forces Appreciation Day on Saturday, May 21. A Veterans’ Fair was followed by a meal and a program that honored veterans. Veterans’ Fair exhibits included old iron displays and displays in the exhibit hall including AL Post 41, the…
Read MoreLink retires from Town & Country Insurance
By Shari Harris, Publisher For 46 years, Brenda Link has greeted insurance customers with a smile and a helping hand while meeting their insurance needs. On Friday, May 20, she greeted many family members and friends with that same smile as she welcomed them to the reception honoring her retirement. Town & Country Insurance hosted…
Read MoreMissouri Sports Hall of Fame induction
McLeod recognized at Community Salute to Service
By Shari Harris, Publisher LHS Class of 2022 Graduate Connor McLeod was among the South Central Missouri high school seniors honored at the Community Salute to Service event that was held at Waynesville High School on Wednesday, May 11. Governor Mike Parson was the keynote speaker for the event, which recognizes those who have committed…
Read MoreFarmers Market opens for season
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Much to the excitement of customers and vendors the Licking UMC Farmers Market opened for the season on Wednesday, May 18, in the United Methodist Church parking located at 208 S. Main Street. Their goal is to provide a clean, safe and positive market experience for customers and vendors alike.…
Read MoreVFW Post #6337 safeguards the Stars and Stripes
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreWildcat Early Learning Center Graduation Day!
Parents, grandparents and other family members gathered at the FEMA gymnasium on Wednesday evening, May 18, for the Wildcat Early Learning Center graduation ceremony. Excited graduates scurried around the lobby in preparation for the event, eager to show their parents their artwork and their friends. A multi-color archway of balloons greeted those entering the gym,…
Read MoreLicking Elementary Spring Concert
By Shari Harris, Publisher Fourth through sixth grade students, their families and friends gathered at the Sherman Hill Field House on Monday, May 16, for the 2022 Licking Elementary Spring Concert “Forward.” Elementary Music Director Mrs. Kerri Chafin led speakers, soloists, and combinations of the classes through four pieces, and offered individual music awards and…
Read MoreLicking Track sends three to State
By Coach Steve Rissler Three Licking tracksters earned the right to compete with the best at the 2022 MSHSAA State Track & Field Championships. The meet was held over two days at Adkins Stadium on the campus of Jefferson City High School. On day one, sophomore Finley Sullins started the action for LHS in the…
Read MoreLicking Baseball season wraps up
By Coach Harv Antle HARTVILLE, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats advanced to the championship game of the Class 3 District 9 Tournament at Hartville by virtue of an 8-1 victory over the Mansfield Lions on Monday afternoon, May 16. Licking struck first with two first-inning runs. Cole Wallace singled to lead off in the bottom…
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