Corned Beef and Cabbage
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Knights of Columbus Council 12650 held their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at St. John the Baptist Church on St. Patrick’s Day. A “taste of Ireland” was enjoyed by 202 people; the meal also included potatoes, carrots, and a choice of bread, dessert and drinks. They began serving…
Read MoreMotor vehicle accident
Submitted by Chief Pat Burton, LPD LICKING, Mo. – On March 19, 2022, at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Licking Police Department was dispatched to the Licking R-8 School Gymnasium (Building E) in reference to a motor vehicle striking the building. Upon the officer’s arrival, the scene was secured and an investigation was initiated. During the…
Read MorePersonnel changes and bus inspections highlight board meeting
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking R-VIII School Board of Education met on Monday, March 14, for their regular monthly meeting. The Board approved the consent agenda, including minutes from the previous meeting and payment of bills. Financial highlights included completion of installation of cameras, vape detectors and fire alarm systems in the new 5th…
Read MoreLicking FBLA District Conference
By Stacie Hutsell On Friday, February 11, FBLA Members attended the in-person District 14 Conference at MSU-WP. After a day of events, workshops, performances, lunch, and some switching of students with The Cat’s Meow, we attended the Awards Ceremony. Thirty…thirty medals earned! Thirty total medals from online testing in January and team and individual performances…
Read MoreLHS Archery State Tournament
By Coach Jennifer Smith The Missouri National Archery in Schools Program (MoNASP) state tournament was held in Branson on Wednesday, March 16, thru Saturday, March 19, at the Branson Convention Center. There were over 4,000 archers in the Bullseye target competition and 1,200 shooting 3D targets. Licking Middle and High School archers who qualified were…
Read MoreBaseball Spring Season starts with a win
By Harv Antle HOUSTON, Mo. — In Monday’s opening round of the Houston Wood Bat Tournament, the Licking Wildcats edged the Mountain Grove Panthers 4-2. Scoreless through two frames, Licking plated a pair of runs in the third. Cole Wallace doubled in Austin Stephens and then rode home on a Malachi Antle single. Keyton Cook…
Read MoreComing Events March 24, 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: Mar. 24 – Mar. 30, 2022
Yard/Garage Sale: Moving/Yard Sale: 12089 Hwy 137, South Licking. March 24, 25, 26. Lots of stuff priced to sell. L/12/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Best offer — two well-fed white roosters, new and used greenhouse supplies, Magic Chef microwave. Call 417-967-3143. H/47/tfp For Sale: “You’re the Coach: The Ultimate Football Game” at The Licking…
Read MoreObituary – Everett “JR” Vaughan, Jr.
Everett Elton “JR” Vaughan, Jr., age 63, was born March 16, 1959, to Everett and May (Williams) Vaughan in Houston, Mo. He passed away March 20, 2022, at the University of Columbia Hospital from an unexpected, sudden illness. His struggles are over, and he has finally found peace. JR is survived by three sons, Wes,…
Read MoreObituary – Joyce J. Sponsler
Joyce J. Sponsler, 88, Nixa, Mo., departed this life on March 16, 2022, at Cox Medical Center, Springfield, Mo. She was born September 7, 1933, to Floyd and Eva (Montgomery) Roberts in Elk Creek, Mo. Joyce lived a great life, filled with the love for and of her many friends. She had a great faith…
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