FFA hosts Community Breakfast
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking FFA chapter members were busy, along with their support group and instructor Van Kirkwood, making a hearty Community Breakfast Saturday morning at the high school cafeteria. Attendees were welcomed at the door and invited to take a seat, where one of the many FFA servers, pad in hand,…
Read MoreWildcat Cheerleading and Basketball Senior Night
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Wildcat Boys Basketball and Cheerleading squads each recognized four seniors at Senior Night on Tuesday, Feb. 15. Senior cheerleaders were recognized first and began with Autumn Grover, daughter of Byron and Lori Grover. She is also involved in Lady ‘Cat Cross Country and Track, FBLA, Science Club, NHS and Game…
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Missouri WIC receives formula waiver from USDA
DHSS JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Missouri WIC announced Friday the proactive, voluntary recall of some powdered Similac, Alimentum, or EleCare formulas manufactured by Abbott. Today, Missouri WIC, the Department of Health and Senior Services Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, announces a new program waiver to help participants replace their previously redeemed,…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats advance to District Final
By Shari Harris, Publisher The state-ranked, first seed Licking Lady ‘Cats basketball team met the Mountain View –Liberty Lady Eagles Monday in the semi-final round of District 10 play at Houston. As always, the Lady Eagles gave the Lady ‘Cats a good effort, but Licking was the one to advance. The Lady ‘Cats led 27-14…
Read MoreWildcats battle to the end
Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Wildcats ended their season in Houston Saturday with a 55-56 loss in the District Tournament to Mountain View-Liberty. Licking led through the first half, going to intermission with a 29-26 lead. They lost their advantage in the third quarter, and despite outscoring the Eagles by 2 points in the final…
Read MoreComing Events February 24, 2022
BINGO CANCELLED Bingo at the VFW is cancelled through Friday, February 25. FISH FRY Abounding Hope Church will be holding a Fish Fry beginning at 5 p.m. at 112 Highway 32, next to Dollar General, on Friday, February 25. Donation only, with all proceeds for the building fund. OPENING DAY OF MISSOURI TROUT SEASON Montauk…
Read MoreClassifieds: Feb. 24 – Mar. 2, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: Fiberglass canoe, flat back, on trailer. Wide sponsons, very stable. 573-308-6323. L/8/1tp For Sale: All sizes of passenger and light truck tires and lawn mower tires and tubes. OK Tire, Houston, 417-967-3694. H/43/2tc For Sale: “You’re the Coach: The Ultimate Football Game” at The Licking News. L/38/tfn For Sale: Now…
Read MoreObituary – Henry “Hank” Fischer
Henry David (Hank) Fischer was born November 24, 1958, in Rolla, Mo., to Alfred and Nellie Fischer, and passed away February 18, 2022, in Springfield, Mo. Henry graduated from Licking High School in 1977, and Missouri State University in 1981. Henry could sell anything and achieved many sales awards throughout his career. He was a…
Read MoreObituary – Michael P. Richardson
Michael Paul Richardson was born May 31, 1983, in Quincy, Ill., to Susan Hudson and Todd Richardson. He was preceded in death by his parents, Susan Hudson of Licking and Todd Richardson of Slater, Iowa; maternal grandparents, David and Mary Ann Calaway of Mount Sterling, Ill., and paternal grandparents, Loren R. and Rose Richardson of…
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