Licking 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…
Read MoreGood start for Wildcat Cross Country
By Coach Mike Phillips The Wildcat X-Country team traveled to Winona Wednesday, September 1, for their first meet of the season. Nine Wildcat runners competed and put up great times for the first meet. Some ran a 5K competitively for the first time in their careers. Four freshmen, three sophomores and two seniors ran for…
Read MoreComing Events September 9, 2021
SIXTH ANNUAL ANTHONY MICHAEL MORDIS MEMORIAL EVENT The 6th Annual Anthony Michael Mordis Memorial Event will be held Saturday, September 11, beginning with the Memorial Motorcycle Ride at 10 a.m. from Cahokia, Ill., to the Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo Arena, W. Maple Ave., Licking, MO. Live music at 3 p.m., food, games, and bouncy…
Read MoreClassifieds: September 9 – September 15, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sales: Thursday – Friday, 1120 and 1205 Orchard Grove, Houston. Tools, scrapbooking, plants, furniture, lots miscellaneous. H/20/1tp Three-Family Yard Sale: Thursday – Friday, 210 North St., Houston, at the Albert Foxworthy residence. Purses, dishes, clothes (adult and children); pictures, towels and bedding, hunting stuff, meat slicer and something for everyone. H/20/1tp…
Read MoreObituary – Steven L. Duncan
Steven LaDon Duncan, of St. Charles, Mo., passed away Monday, September 6, 2021, at the age of 58. He was born on January 29, 1963, to Kenneth and Ulah (Wiseman) Duncan in Texas County, Mo. He is preceded in death by his mother, Ulah Pearl Pursifull. He is survived by his wife, Lisa (Columbo) Duncan…
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