One Veteran’s story
Everyone has a story, and so in honor of Veteran’s Day, Nov. 11, four of our Vietnam Veterans have willingly shared their military service stories. They almost “tag teamed” in their service in Vietnam, beginning in 1965 through 1971. Virgil Zeller’s story, as told to Christy Porter, Managing Editor Virgil Zeller was born in AI,…
Read MoreSkunks and foxes and ‘coons, oh my!
By Shari Harris, Publisher At the age of 46, Kim Townsend came to a fork in the road of life and made a sharp turn. After six years of studying creative writing and history with her husband, he died of cancer. He had been diagnosed the month he graduated with his degree, and the dream…
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Photos by Christy Porter & Helania Wulff
Read MoreCity of Licking participating in Water Assistance Program
The Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) has implemented a Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The program will provide up to $750 for water and sewer disconnection fees, customers who are in threat of disconnection, arrearages (past due bills) and reconnection fees. The LIWHAP was anticipated to begin October 1 for elderly and disabled…
Read MoreThree Cross Country runners to compete at State
By Coach Mike Phillips The Licking Wildcats will have three runners competing at the State Meet next weekend. Senior JB Huff and Freshman Levi Stout both medaled and finished in 10th and 22nd places, respectively. Senior Kasey Richards finished in 12th place and will make another trip to Columbia. The course was muddy, but the…
Read MoreJH Cross Country wraps up season
By Coach Jennifer Smith The Licking Junior High Cross Country runners completed their season on Saturday, October 23, in Wheatland at the Lucas Oil Speedway. This was the first year for the “unofficial” state Junior High meet, hosted by Hermitage High School. This year’s junior high team was made up of Isaac Rinne, Ethan Stout,…
Read MoreMSHSAA honors 2001 Lockwood Final Four Volleyball team
Submitted The Missouri State High School Activities Association will honor Lockwood’s 2001 Volleyball team in a ceremony preceding this year’s Class One state championship match. It will take place at Southeast Missouri State University’s Show-Me Center in Cape Girardeau, on Saturday, November 6. Lockwood’s team finished in fourth place in 2001, setting an all-class record…
Read MoreComing Events November 4, 2021
HOMECOMING 2021 Abounding Hope Baptist Church’s Homecoming 2021, celebrating 12 years of serving the Lord, seeking the lost and sharing the love, will begin at 10:30 a.m., at 112 West Hwy. 32, Licking, on Sunday November 7. Music provided by The Goulds and special guest speaker Bill Jetton. A fellowship meal will follow. VETERAN’S DAY…
Read MoreClassifieds: Nov. 4 – Nov. 10, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: Fiberglass canoe, flat back, on trailer. Wide sponsons, very stable. 573-308-6323. L/44/1tp 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 – Harry Snow
Harry Snow, age 73, passed away on Thursday, October 28, 2021, at his home in Clinton, Mo., with his family by his side. Memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Vansant-Mills Chapel in Clinton. Memorial contributions can be made to the Disabled American Veterans and can be left…
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