Licking 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…
Read MoreRaymondville R-VII Eighth Grade Graduation
Coming Events May 26, 2022
PHELPS CO. DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING The Democratic Club of Phelps County will meet at the Phelps County Courthouse from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. Potluck dinner at 6, meeting at 7. All are invited and welcome to attend. CREATURES OF MYTH AND LEGEND The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis will present…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 26 – June 1, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Large Garage Sale: Friday, May 27, and until noon, Saturday, May 28, 1096 N. Industrial Dr., Houston. Baby furniture and accessories, baby clothes and essentials, brand-name and some never worn; children’s and adult’s name-brand clothing, lots of miscellaneous. H/5/1tp Multi-Family Barn Sale: Reed, Poynter, Gayer, Knapp, 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening;…
Read MoreLHS Class of 2022 graduates 54
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School Class of 2022 held their graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Sherman Hill Field House. Fifty-four seniors composed the Class of 2022, and the Field House was packed with families and friends helping to celebrate their successes. The LHS band presented special music to start the ceremony,…
Read MoreIn this edition: May 19, 2022
The Class of 2022 from Licking High School are recognized by parents, grandparents, family, friends and area businesses in The Licking News special pull-out section this week. In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield expresses the value and his appreciation for those who are…
Read MoreBreedlove sworn in as Alderman Ward II
By Shari Harris, Publisher Mayor Keith Cantrell called the May meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen to order at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10. Also present for the City at the meeting were aldermen Danny Wade, Joe Dillard, and newly elected Linda Breedlove; City Attorney Conway Hawn; City Administrator/Clerk Rhonda Kirkwood; Utilities Clerk…
Read More“Inclusion No Matter the Distance”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Missouri was held in Licking Friday morning. Coordinator Misty Perkins had organized a sizable group to raise awareness for Special Olympics. Previous years’ coordinator Kelly Kinder was also present to assist and participate. This year’s motto was “Inclusion No Matter…
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