In this edition: January 13, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reflects on “Good Byes” and their many meanings. Larry Dablemont shares “Pond Ducks, New Memories,” as he makes more memories. Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett explains how nostalgia and reading can help those suffering from dementia in this week’s Bookends.…
Read MoreFamily Dollar and Dollar Tree “Combo” Store open in Licking
Submitted CHESAPEAKE, Va. – Dollar Tree, Inc. has announced its new Family Dollar and Dollar Tree “Combo” store opening in Licking, Mo. The company’s new store format combines Family Dollar’s brands with Dollar Tree’s offerings in seasonal, party and crafting. The 10,170 square foot store is scheduled to open (officially) on Thursday, January 20, and…
Read MoreSami Hall takes district in Oratorical Contest
Submitted During the 2021 – 2022 school year, the American Legion, Department of Missouri, sponsored an Oratorical Contest for high school students. The purpose of the contest is to develop knowledge and appreciation of the United States Constitution. Sami Hall, a student at Licking High School, won the county contest sponsored by American Legion Post…
Read MoreWildcat week in review
The Licking Wildcats had a short week of action due to weather related school cancellations at the end of the week. On Tuesday, Jan. 4, they faced a tough Willow Springs team at the Sherman Hill Field House and came up short, 52-77. Willow Springs (6-3) is ranked eighth in Class 4 this year. They…
Read MoreLicking JH Girls Basketball season
Both the 7th and 8th grade Junior High Lady ‘Cats had solid seasons. The 7th Grade team finished with 6 wins and 7 losses. The 8th Grade team had 6 wins and 8 losses. Season highlights included the 8th Grade Lady ‘Cats winning the 2021 Mountain Grove Junior High Tournament Consolation Trophy, going 3-1 in…
Read MoreComing Events January 13, 2022
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. on Thursday, January 20. TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATIC CENTRAL COMMITTEE MEETING The Texas County Democratic Central Committee will hold their monthly meeting at 6 p.m. in the meeting room on the lower level of the County Government Center on Thursday, January…
Read MoreClassifieds: Jan. 13 – Jan. 19, 2022
For Sale: For Sale: Lions Club at Roby, Mo., will auction the contents of a 10×20 storage building Saturday, January 15, at 11 a.m. L/2/1tp Remodeling Sale: 12×14 and 12×12 off-white carpet, light fixtures, 2 dining chairs, curtains and rods, and coat rack. 573-578-5135. L/2/2tp For Sale: Pre-owned tires —passenger and light truck — largest…
Read MoreU.S. Route 63 in Texas County reduced for bridge maintenance
MoDOT WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. – U.S. Route 63 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane as the Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform bridge maintenance. The bridge over Hog Creek is located between Hogan Road and Hog Creek Road south of Houston, Mo. Weather permitting; work will take place Wednesday, Jan. 12 from…
Read MoreObituary – William “Bill” Floyd
William Joseph Floyd, “Bill” or “Billy Joe” was born December 26, 1948, at Montauk, Mo., to Udolph & Maxine (Landwehr) Floyd. He passed away January 7, 2022, at 73 years of age. In 1957 or ’58, he was baptized at the First Southern Baptist Church in California. As a young boy, Bill moved around to…
Read MoreObituary – Alan M. Rodts
Alan Michael Rodts, age 58, originally of Mishawaka, Ind., passed in peace in the early hours of January 5, 2022, surrounded by family. “Al,” as he was known to most, was born January 12, 1963, to Minniedell (Vollmer) and Alfred Rodts, and attended LaVille High School before serving in the U.S. Army for 20-plus years.…
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