Bigger and better
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The fifth annual “Kingtown Cruise In” held on Saturday was even bigger and better this year than previously. The classic vehicles still bring back sweet memories of times gone by for many attendees, while the younger folks enjoy seeing and learning about the vehicles and listening to the stories. This…
Read MoreRodeo Parade
Photos by Christy Porter Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreTown & Country Customer Appreciation Day
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor – with Ethan Domenech Town & Country Bank held their Customer Appreciation Day on Thursday, June 2. Bank employees treated customers to free hamburgers and hot dogs, a side of chips, an oatmeal crème pie and a drink. Entertainment was provided with a live broadcast by KZNN morning host Jay…
Read MoreClass of 2022 Underground Railroad Quilt
Photos by Christy Porter
Read MoreMotorcycle Cruise-In surrounds Sonic
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Motorcycle Cruise-In at Sonic officially began the season last Thursday evening after rainouts in April and May. It was a “Sonic Surround” as 78 bikes rolled in. The cruise-in is scheduled for the last Thursday of each month, but after the two spring rainouts it now also has an…
Read MoreLicking students succeed at RTI
Eight Licking students graduated from technical training at Rolla Technical Institute this spring, and two earned awards in district and state SkillsUSA competitions in their field of expertise. Three Construction Trades graduates were from Licking and included Aaron Ingram, Damon McGaughey and Jesse Weaver. Ingram plans to attend welding school and is also considering joining…
Read MoreComing Events June 9, 2022
OCEANS OF POSSIBILITIES The Licking Texas County Library’s Summer Reading Program “Oceans of Possibilities” will be at 1 p.m. on Thursday, June 9, featuring Christy Porter from The Licking News. Jellyfish and Balloon Animals will be featured at 11 a.m. on Thursday, June 16. For more information call 573-674-2038. GORMAN REUNION The Gorman Family Reunion…
Read MoreClassifieds: June 9 – June 15, 2020
Yard/Garage Sale: 5-Family Yard Sale: Saturday, June 11, 8-5, 13598 Buffalo Road, Licking; Stone residence. Go past 3-car red garage. Baby items, children’s clothes, dishes, furniture, misc. items. L/23/1tp Multi-Family Garage Sale: 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday evenings, 16687 Amber Dr., Houston. Lots of home décor, name-brand clothes, size 12 – 16,…
Read MoreObituary – Harry R. Norris
Harry Ross Norris, of Licking, Mo., passed away Thursday, June 2, 2022, at the age of 80. He was born on November 20, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo., to the late Donald Clyde Norris and Dorothy Jane (Thomure) Norris. On November 26, 1969, he married Clara Diana (Smith) Norris. In addition to his parents, she…
Read MoreObituary – Shirley A. Wenger
Shirley Avis (Herndon) Wenger, age 86, daughter of James Simeon and Sylvia Catherine (Goodman) Herndon, was born April 14, 1936, at Solo, Mo., and passed away May 31, 2022, at Texas County Memorial Hospital. She was united in marriage to Emil “Herb” Wenger on February 23, 1952, in Hardy, Ark., by W.A. Abee. To this…
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