Obituary – Susan L. Brawley
Susan L. Brawley, age 60, of Licking, passed away on Saturday, August 14, 2021, at Phelps Health in Rolla. Susan was born June 23, 1961, in Boise, Idaho, a daughter to the late Carl and Patsey (Terry) Woods. On November 3, 2006, she was united in marriage to John Brawley in Harrison, Ark. She…
Read MoreObituary – Pamela J. Dye
Pamela June Dye, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away on Friday, September 10, 2021, at the age of 57. She was born in Houston, Mo., on May 16, 1964, to the late Robert Franklin Mathis and Helen June (Wilson) Mathis. On September 24, 1989, she married Ralph Martin Dye, who survives. Pam worked as a…
Read MoreRain doesn’t dampen the Spirit
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Third Annual LPHC Bike Show was held Saturday at the Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church. Motorcyclists, junior bikers, community and church organizations, and attendees enjoyed themselves in spite of the scattered showers. Attendance included those from as far away as Tulsa, Okla., and more locally from Licking, Raymondville, Edgar Springs,…
Read MoreIn this edition: September 9, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield recognizes that many things, some possibly unexpected, will be harvested in “The Harvest.” Larry Dablemont compares “The Duck with Baby Blue Wings” to a squadron of feathered jetfighters. In Through the Rear View Mirror, Joan Flatt shares…
Read MoreLicking well-represented at 2021 Missouri State Fair
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Missouri State Fair resumed in all its glory this year, August 12-22 in Sedalia. This year’s fair was a special event in the lives of at least four Licking area residents. Artist Lanie Frick was invited to be an artist in residence at the fair; artist Sophia DeLaat had…
Read MoreRare horse twins thrive
By Shari Harris, Publisher When Summer was six weeks overdue foaling, the mare’s owner, Marie Lasater, was beginning to worry. What she saw when she checked on her horse the morning of May 28 was quite a surprise. Summer had delivered twin male foals, and both were alive. Sioux is a little smaller than his twin…
Read MorePickin’ on the Porch, quilt turning
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown Inc. held their regular monthly meeting Thursday, September 2. A recap of the Bicentennial Ice Cream Social indicated it went very well, with an estimated 200 to 250 people attending the outdoor event. Mill painting and repairs were discussed. Progress is ongoing. Flags went up for Labor Day Weekend…
Read MoreThe Annual Lions Club Siren Bowl is back
Submitted HOUSTON, Mo. – The Annual Lions Club Siren Bowl or “Guns N Hoses” softball game is returning to Texas County on Saturday, September 11, at 6 p.m. at the Houston Tiger Baseball Field. Texas County Law Enforcement will take on the Texas County Fire Department/EMS/Dispatch and the winner gets the honor of displaying the…
Read MoreGrant awarded locally
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Toni Melton, Triple A Catering instructor and Licking R-8 Classroom Aide, applied for a $500 grant with the Missouri Retired Teachers Foundation Maggie Elder Memorial PEERS/Support Staff Grant Program and she, with the Licking R-8 School, were the happy recipients of the grant and an award certificate on Thursday morning.…
Read MoreBaseball Wildcats take three straight
By Harv Antle LICKING 7, HARTVILLE 4 LICKING — The Licking Wildcats won their third in a row Tuesday night with a 7-4 victory over Hartville at Deer Lick Park. Elijah Ullom opened on the mound for Licking. The defense was less than stellar behind Ullom and permitted three unearned runs for Hartville. “Elijah…
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