Obituary – James C. Miller
James Coy Miller was born in North Wilkesboro, N.C., on March 9, 1962, to Raymond and Polly Miller. He passed away at home, after fighting metastatic cancer for the last six years, on April 20, 2022. James graduated from Alexander Central High School in Taylorsville, N.C., in 1980. Later in life he went through bible…
Read MoreObituary – Connie S. Keeney
Connie Sue (Ice) Keeney was born on May 27, 1946, to Andy and Orba (Lewis) Ice in their home in Licking, Mo. She went to her heavenly home, Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Springfield, Mo. On November 27, 1965, she married Charles Keeney. To this union three children were born, Tamatha, Trina and Darrin. Connie…
Read MoreEaster Bunny returns to Old City Park
By Shari Harris, Publisher After a two-year hiatus, the Easter Bunny and volunteer assistants from Hickory Manor resumed the annual Easter Egg Hunt at Licking’s Old City Park Saturday, April 16. It was a good turnout on a sunny but crisp day, and the Easter Bunny and volunteers put smiles on the faces of the…
Read MoreIn this edition: April 21, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares the many languages, different words and other ways of thinking in “Languages Learned.” Larry Dablemont is again talking turkey and asks the question “How Low Can They Go?” This is National Volunteer Week, and several volunteers…
Read More2022 Carry the Cross
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Matthew shared Jesus’ foretelling of his death in chapter 16, verse 24. “Then said Jesus unto his disciples, ‘If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.’” Volunteers exuberantly shared their faith on Good Friday, in Licking and along Hwy.…
Read MoreOccasional Trader Grand Opening
TCMH Community Health Fair
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Texas County Memorial Hospital hosted a Community Health Fair April 14. Participants were greeted at the entrance, and paperwork was completed efficiently. Friendly staff from the hospital and participating vendors guided attendees to receive that which was applicable for their needs. Preventative health blood screenings were offered, and various departments…
Read MoreLicking Senior Center Dinner and Auction
Board to hold community meeting April 21
The Licking R-VIII School Board of Education met Monday, April 11, at the Office of the Superintendent. Board members, including those newly elected, and administrators were present, as well as the Secretary to the Board and members of the public. Due to the need…
Read MoreFrisco League Art Contest
By Mrs. Leah Sullins The 2022 Frisco League Art Contest was held Friday, April 8, at Laquey High School. This was the first time the contest has been held since 2019 and Licking High School students received outstanding ratings. I’m really proud of the work these students put in day after day in class and…
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