Obituary – Harold D. Sullins
Harold D. Sullins was born January 21, 1937, in Kinderpost, Mo. He departed his earthly home in Houston, Mo., to be with his Lord and Savior and reunited with his loving wife, Sharon Kaye on June 18, 2021, at the age of 84. Harold married Sharon Kaye Storie on August 15, 1959, and to this…
Read MoreObituary – Doris L. Shelley
Doris Lea Shelley was born to Mabel Edna (Mayfield) and Virgil Vanburen Brown July 14, 1930, in Coffeyville, Kan. She passed away peacefully at her home on June 17, 2021, in Licking, Mo. Doris was united in marriage June 6, 1947, to Melvin Walter Shelley and to this union three daughters were born: Sharon Elaine,…
Read MoreObituary – Michael “Zeek” Grange
Michael Wayne “Zeek” Grange, age 38, of Houston, passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Michael was born on March 16, 1983, in Alliance, Neb., a son to James and Genene (Parolek) Grange. His parents survive of their home. Michael lived with his parents in their home for three months before passing away. Michael graduated…
Read MoreObituary – Michael “Lane” Keeping
Michael Lane Keeping, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the age of 25. He was born in Anchorage, Alaska, on July 5, 1995. Lane had previously earned the rank of Eagle Scout and was a high school graduate. He was working as a mail carrier. He was also a self-taught,…
Read MoreLifetime Achievement Award
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Reggia Ward was presented with the first Licking Lifetime Achievement Award for Volunteers at a reception held on Sunday with family and friends. The Licking Senior Center and the Licking United Community Help Center hosted the event in honor of Ward for her many contributions and her commitment to the…
Read MoreIn this edition: June 17, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: As of Sunday, June 20 – Happy Father’s Day! And summer days are here again! Lots of things going on in our community, see photos of vacation fun and more community recognitions, see if you can help family find…
Read MoreVisual stories of Ozarks country living
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Texas County Museum of Art & History hosted an Art Reception for Folk Artist Connie Blaylock Wallace on Sunday. Wallace is a visual storyteller depicting Missouri Ozarks country living through her paintbrushes with her folksy paintings. Each picture seems to have a story to tell. One large piece…
Read MoreLicking FBLA Team earns Nationals qualifying position
Submitted by Stacie Hutsell Members of the Licking Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Chapter participated in a virtual District 14 Conference throughout January and February. Advancing to a virtual State Competition in April, in a total of 20 tests in 17 events, were Jayson Wallace, Impromptu Speaking and the Parliamentary Procedure Team; Dawson…
Read MoreFree Fishing Weekend
Aquatic Center Swim Camp
The City of Licking Aquatic Center will be holding summer swim camps for the following three divisions: Division 1 is for non-swimmers or those uncomfortable with water, and will be held June 28 through June 30 from 6 – 7:30 p.m. Division 2 is for weak swimmers and those who need help learning to swim,…
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