Lady ‘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
Read MoreComing Events March 3, 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, March 4. Serving fish, fries, brown beans, coleslaw, desserts and drinks. Carryout available – call 573-674-4010. BIG PINEY-OZARK MUSEUM MEETING An information and planning meeting for the anticipated Big Piney-Ozark Museum will…
Read MoreClassifieds: Mar. 3 – Mar. 9, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: Fiberglass canoe, flat back, on trailer. Wide sponsons, very stable. 573-308-6323. L/8/1tp For Sale: Half of beef, grain fed, available in May. Contact 417-926-2408. H/45/2tp For Sale: “You’re the Coach: The Ultimate Football Game” at The Licking News. L/38/tfn For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author…
Read MoreObituary – Elizabeth “Liz” Keeping-Hudson
Elizabeth was born May 1, 1980, in Casper, Wyo., to Thomas and Deborah (Keeping) Boyer. She joined her eldest son, (Michael) Lane Keeping on February 22, 2022. Liz is survived by her husband, Shawn; four children, Erin Tackett and fiancé, Branden Wilson, Anthony Tackett and fiancé, Hanna Hutchens, Rebecca Tackett, and SJ Hudson; two stepchildren,…
Read MoreObituary – Paulette E. Raymond
Paulette Elaine Raymond (Cross-Powell) was born January 29, 1947, to Thelma Grace Mulhorn and Merl Bonine Cross. She departed this world at age 75, on February 24, 2022, at 2:30 a.m. in Rolla, Mo. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Gene Powell; her parents, Thelma and Merl Cross; and brother, Frederick Marion Cross. Paulette…
Read MoreLittle League Signups
Little League Signups Tuesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 10 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fire House Community Room 115 Old Salem Road, Licking Sign up forms are also available at City Hall. The sign up deadline is March 18, 2022.
Read MoreFish, the Fifties and fundraising fun
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown Inc. hosted a fish fry and auction fundraiser Saturday to benefit repairs and painting of the Licking Mill. Generous donations by community members (current and former) of money, time, food, music and auction items made the evening a grand success. Fish, hushpuppies, fried potatoes, beans and cornbread were fed…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 24, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: This week is the special FFA edition of The Licking News. The Licking chapter members share their activities and photos, and area businesses and government entities show their support and offer congratulations. A “River cleanup to honor local river…
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