Obituary – Donald “Don” Hockman
Robert Donald Lee Hockman, “Don” was born January 25, 1932, in Wichita, Kan. Don passed away on March 3, 2022, at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ople H. and Laura Jane (Craig) Hockman; and two brothers, James Leroy “Jay” Hockman and Richard “Rick” Hockman. Don…
Read MoreObituary – Earnest “Dean” Barnes
Earnest Dean Barnes, age 78, son of Ray Barnes and Elva Lee (Strong) Barnes, was born August 13, 1943, at Embree, Mo. He passed away March 1, 2022, in Houston, Mo. He is preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles, and two brothers, Darrell and David. He is survived by his sweetheart…
Read MoreSectional win is the difference of a free throw
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking’s Lady Wildcats basketball team took on the Steelville Lady Cardinals Wednesday, March 2, at Gibson Arena on the campus of Missouri S&T. The Sectional game between District 10 champion Licking and District 9 champion Steelville was decided by a single point, with Licking advancing to the State Quarterfinals, 50-49. Kiley…
Read MoreOpening Day of Trout Season
By Shari Harris, Publisher A typical chilly cold morning for early March did not deter those eager to participate in the annual Trout Season opening day event at Montauk State Park on Tuesday, March 1. Fishermen lined the shores and stood in the stream, awaiting the horn and firing of the starter pistol. Don Stokes…
Read MoreIn this edition: March 3, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield looks forward to spring in “Peepers and Petals,” in spite of winter weather. Larry Dablemont shares “The Weird Story of Two Walleyes,” and Friday evening will host the informational meeting for the “Big Piney-Old Ozarks” museum. See…
Read MoreNew season, new superintendent
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A new season of catch-and-keep trout fishing opened on Tuesday, March 1, at participating Missouri State Parks, including Montauk State Park. It also welcomes back current employees, those with new positions and new employees. This began the first of Kaylyn Dalbom’s opening seasons as the new Park Superintendent. Dalbom took…
Read MoreHall earns First Runner Up
American Legion The American Legion, Department of Missouri held its Eighty-eighth Annual High School Oratorical Scholarship Program contest February 27, at Ashland, Mo. The Department, during the school year, again sponsored an Oratorical Contest for high school students in Missouri. The purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats are District Champs
By Shari Harris, Publisher Despite a tough first half, the Licking Lady Wildcats outscored Mansfield 17-6 in the fourth quarter to win the District 10 championship game, 50-45. Defense ruled in the first quarter, and the Lady ‘Cats’ shots were cold. Kiley Ingram finally broke through with about three minutes to go in the…
Read MoreMontauk State Park
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Montauk State Park is conveniently located close to home, and one of 92 Missouri state parks and historic sites. Approximately seven springs combine with Pigeon Creek, thus becoming the headwaters of the Current River. Over 40 million gallons of water flow daily at a constant 57/58-degree temperature, perfect for the…
Read MoreMaxey celebrates 90th birthday
Photos by Christy Porter
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