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Read MoreMonarchs take flight
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The monarch population was increased by over 53 counted butterflies this year, and Tom and Brenda Habina, with daughter Angela Carte, are still counting. Brenda happily shared, “It’s been three years since we’ve released over 50.” While the monarch population has experienced a huge decline in the last 20…
Read MoreBaseball: Wildcat Baseball has good start at U.S. Ballpark
By Harv Antle OZARK – The Licking Wildcats opened their fall season with three games in two days at Ozark’s U.S. Ballpark. The Wildcats lost to Silo High School from Oklahoma in the first game on Friday, but they bounced back with Saturday wins over Ellington and Crane. SILO 10, LICKING 6 On Friday, Licking…
Read MoreComing Events September 2, 2021
LPHC THIRD ANNUAL BIKE SHOW The Third Annual LPHC Bike Show will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, 310 Walnut St., on Saturday, September 4. No entry fee, 1st, 2nd and 3rd place trophies, Junior bicycle contest, prizes, blessings, games, food and family fun. Biker Sunday on September…
Read MoreClassifieds: September 2 – September 8, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Wildcat Travel Club Yard Sale: Wed. Sept. 8 and Thurs. Sept. 9, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m., Licking Rodeo Grounds. L/35/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Fiberglass canoe, flat back, on trailer. Wide sponsons, very stable. 573-308-6323. L/31/5tp For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge…
Read MoreObituary – Richard “Shane” Parmer
Richard Shane Parmer, age 34, of Licking, passed away in Panama City Beach, Fla., on August 23, 2021. Shane was born in Rolla, Mo., on February 18, 1987, the son of Jean Parmer and Richard Strom. Shane gave his heart and soul to God in June 2021. He loved floating and travelling with his love,…
Read MoreObituary – Donna J. Connolly
Donna Jean Connolly, age 54, of Raymondville, Mo., passed away Saturday, July 24, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Hospital, St. Louis, Mo. Donna was born July 5, 1967, in Washington, Mo. She was a 1984 graduate of Owensville High School. She furthered her education by receiving her Masters degree in Math Education in 2010…
Read MoreObituary – Ina J. Miller
Ina Josephine (Smith) Miller, was born October 12, 1924, to Sanford and Josephine (Barton) Smith in Flag Springs, Mo. She passed away August 24, 2021, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones, she was 96 years, 10 months and 12 days. She married Guy Stephen Miller, Jr. on July 11, 1946, to which five…
Read MoreObituary – Jo Ann Pyatt
Jo Ann (Blankenship) Pyatt, 72, of Salem, Mo., departed this life Tuesday, August 24, 2021, in Salem, Mo. Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. until 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Funeral Services will be held at 12 p.m. Tuesday, August 31, 2021, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem…
Read MoreObituary – Marie Wingfield
Marie (Conley) Wingfield, 94, of Salem, Mo., departed this life Friday, August 27, 2021, in Salem, Mo. Visitation will be held from 1 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2021, in the Wilson Mortuary Salem Chapel. Graveside Services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, August 30, 2021, in the Cedar Grove Cemetery. All…
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