Post-Season awards for LHS athletes
Several Licking athletes have been honored recently for their efforts on the court, and in the classroom. Academic All-State honors were announced this semester for Volleyball, with Maci Sparks, Hannah Medlock, Kiley Ingram, Kylie Taylor, Abbie Sullins, Winter Murray and Linzie Wallace meeting the requirements for maintaining a 3.6 cumulative GPA for their career and…
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Read MoreWildcats win State Farm Houston Wood Bat Classic
By Coach Harv Antle HOUSTON, Mo. – The Licking Wildcats claimed the championship of the 2022 State Farm Houston Wood Bat Classic on Saturday with a 9-4 victory over the Cuba Wildcats. Licking was patient at the plate and parlayed just three hits into nine runs as they drew 11 walks. Meanwhile, Licking’s pitchers scattered…
Read MoreComing Events March 31, 2022
FISH FRY St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, West Hwy. 32, will have a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. on Friday, April 1. Serving fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks. Carryout available – call 573-674-4010. SOUTH CENTRAL WALK WORTHY WOMEN’S CONFERENCE The South Central Walk Worthy Women’s Conference will be held…
Read MoreClassifieds: March 31 – April 6, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Two-Family Garage Sale: Thursday, Friday and Saturday, located at 18700 Vandeveer Rd., north of Yukon, second house on left. Antiques, car parts, coolers, toy box, electric lights, freezer containers, canning jars, lots of miscellaneous, clothing. H/49/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Pre-owned tires — passenger and light truck — largest selection in the area.…
Read MoreUpdate on Homicide investigation near Eunice
By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. MARCH 30, 2022 UPDATE: A male suspect is in custody; the investigation indicates he is the only suspect involved. The investigation is ongoing, however, there is no danger to the community at this time. Formal charges have not been filed yet; additional information will be released pending…
Read MoreObituary – Lenzy E. Smith
Lenzy Elmer Smith was born on February 4, 1953, in Great Lakes, Ill., to Lenzy Sr. and Anna (Edgerton) Smith. Lenzy moved from Monck’s Corner, S.C. to Licking, Mo., in the spring of 1972, with his parents and siblings, after he graduated from Berkley High School. Lenzy and his family attended church at Rock Springs…
Read MoreObituary – Carol Webster
Carol (Hayes) Webster was born June 26, 1952, in Salem, Mo., to Charles and Martha (Vandivort) Hayes and departed this life March 24, 2022, surrounded by her loving family at her home in Salem, at the age of sixty-nine years. Carol grew up in Salem and graduated from Salem High School. She was a hard…
Read MoreObituary – Edward “Leo” Lunn
Edward “Leo” Lunn, of Salem, Mo., was born on July 21, 1937, in Rhyse, Mo., to Edward B. and Alta (Floyd) Lunn. He passed from this life on March 18, 2022, in Rolla, Mo., at the age of 84 years. Leo was united in marriage to Sue Stricklin on September 19, 1958. He attended Grace…
Read MoreObituary – Maryann V. Bates
Maryann Veronica (Mikulski) Bates, age 72, was born January 3, 1950, in Chicago, Ill., to Charles and Tessie (Wackonis) Mikulski. She passed away March 22, 2022, in Rolla, Mo. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Tess Mikulski; her husband, Wayne H. Bates; and a brother, Ronald Mikulski. Maryann is survived by…
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