In this edition: October 14, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield tells of one who chased “Rainbows and Waterfalls,” or did he? Larry Dablemont wonders what stories they could tell in this week’s column, “Knives.” Licking Residential Care announces the August Employee of the Month. Museum Muses still…
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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. Ed Folger’s story, as told to Christy Porter, Managing Editor. Ed Folger was born in New…
Read MoreFive air ambulances respond near Edgar Springs
By Shari Harris, Publisher A two-vehicle head-on crash resulted in serious injuries to five individuals and required the response of five air ambulances to the site on U.S. Highway 63, one mile south of Edgar Springs. The accident happened at 3:44 p.m. on Saturday, October 9. A Licking family was southbound in a 2019 Nissan…
Read MoreEdgar Springs citizen-initiated audit results
State Auditor Galloway JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A report from State Auditor Nicole Galloway finds that the city of Edgar Springs in Phelps County has implemented some recommendations from her 2020 audit, but that other concerns remain. The November 2020 audit of Edgar Springs was initiated through a petition of city residents. That audit highlighted…
Read MoreK of C active in the community
Lady ‘Cats celebrate Senior Night and win LHS Classic
By Shari Harris, Publisher Wins by Varsity and Junior Varsity over Summersville on Tuesday night, October 5, set the tone for the week, as the Lady ‘Cats headed into senior night Thursday and their home tournament, the LHS Classic, on Saturday. Varsity won 25-14, 25-16 and 25-14. JV wrapped up their best of three…
Read MoreLicking Wildcat Invitational Cross Country Meet
By Shari Harris, Publisher A little mud didn’t stop the Licking Wildcat Invitational Cross Country Meet on Thursday, October 7. Area junior high and high school teams gathered at Deer Lick Park for the contest, overflowing the park and parking lots for the afternoon. Licking fielded junior high boys and girls teams, a high…
Read MoreFall Baseball ends 17-4
By Coach Harv Antle ELIZABETH 6, LICKING 0 LICKING — The Licking Wildcats never got the bats going Monday night and were shut out by the St. Elizabeth Hornets 6-0 at Deer Lick Park. Silas Antle took the loss for Licking. He allowed four runs, three earned, on four hits over three innings. Rusty Buckner…
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