Lady ‘Cats 4th in State Rankings
The December 15 Missouri Basketball Coaches Association rankings for girls basketball has been released. The Licking Lady Wildcats are ranked fourth in Class 3, behind Strafford, El Dorado Springs and Skyline. Photos by Shari Harris Junior Varsity and Varsity Lady ‘Cats teams defeated Mansfield Thursday at the Sherman Hill Field House. JV won 44-20, and…
Read MoreComing Events December 23, 2021
SALVATION ARMY KETTLE DRIVE The local Salvation Army Kettle Drive is taking place now through Friday, December 24, at Town & Country Supermarket. Please sign up on the posted calendar to “man the kettle” or call 573-674-3966, call or text 573-578-4802. VFW HIATUS The Licking VFW Post 6337 will have no Bingo on Friday, December…
Read MoreClassifieds: Dec. 23 – Dec. 29, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: Fiberglass canoe, flat back, on trailer. Wide sponsons, very stable. 573-308-6323. L/48/2tp 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 Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature Has the Cure – Vol. 1-3. L/1/tfn…
Read MoreObituary – Jimmie C. Shurden
Jimmie Charles Shurden, age 73, of Yukon, Mo., was born November 14, 1948, to Jack and Christine (Greenlee) Shurden, both now deceased, in Kosciusko, Miss. He was born 3 months premature and suffered his entire life with learning disabilities. He overcame many adversities and harsh treatment by his peers. Jimmy had a good heart and…
Read MoreObituary – Nikolas D. Miers
Nikolas Dale Miers, of Newburg, Mo., passed away Monday, December 13, 2021, at the age of 3. He was born on August 24, 2018, in Rolla, Mo., to Jordan (Miers) Rudroff. Nik was preceded in death his great-grandparents, Bill Miers, George and Mary Gaddy, and Norman and Carrie Henry; a great-uncle, Mike Henry; and a…
Read MoreObituary – Randy L. Burke
Randy Lee Burke was born June 22, 1965, in Columbia, Mo., to James Harvey Burke and Dorene May Gibbs. His health cut his life short at the age of 56 years young on December 18, 2021, in Columbia, Mo. Randy married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Brenda, on September 1, 1995,…
Read MoreObituary – Virginia F. Hildebrand
Virginia Fay (Williams) Hildebrand passed away December 15, 2021, at home, with her family by her side. Virginia was born in Kinderpost, Mo., on September 17, 1936. She is preceded in death by her husband, Gary C. Hildebrand; parents, Tony F. Williams and Neppie (Merryman) Williams; one brother, Donald R. Williams; and one sister, Shirley…
Read MoreLicking Schools host High School Winter Program and Elementary Christmas Program
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking High School held its Winter Concert Thursday, December 9, followed the next evening by the Licking Elementary Christmas Program. All were well attended as families and the community gathered to hear the performances. The sixth and seventh grade band led off the Winter Concert, performing three arrangements, “Angels We Have…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 16, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield’s hauntings continue with “Present Ghosts.” Larry Dablemont shares his Christmas spirit and his choice of “Christmas Cards for the Outdoor Family.” Cindy at the Licking Library shares the signs of Christmas and when Santa will visit the…
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