Obituary – Mary F. Perkins
Mary Frances (Wade) Perkins of Roby, Mo., left this earth April 28, 2021, at the age of 80. She was born August 26, 1940, to Earl and Virginia (Ballance) Hutchins in Rader, Mo. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Bob Wade; one brother, Jimmy Hutchins; and one sister, Dottie. Mary is…
Read MoreLicking – blessed by volunteers
Volunteer: Noun – a person who freely offers to take part in an enterprise or undertakes a task, a person who works for an organization without being paid. Verb – freely offers to do something, offers one’s services. We have proudly recognized just a few of our community’s volunteers during the National Volunteer Month of…
Read MoreIn this edition: April 29, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield encourages seeking to learn and inspire for “Knowledge.” Larry Dablemont tells the story about “A Bass in the Evening.” The Duncans invite the public to the Licking Art Club Reception, showcasing artwork from the recent Art Club…
Read MoreLPD completes reality-based training session
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Police Department recently completed an annual MILO range, reality-based training session with Missouri Intergovernmental Risk Management Association (MIRMA), the city insurance program. The MILO training is a support program provided by MIRMA for state law enforcement agencies and does not affect the insurance rate structure. “MIRMA also has…
Read MoreLicking Ministerial Alliance
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor An ecumenical-Christian service was held at Boone Creek Baptist Church on April 11, celebrating the Christian faith, with proceeds benefitting the Ministerial Alliance funds. Community services are held three to four times a year, which includes a revival in July and a service in the park in September. Funding is…
Read More“A Love Like That”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor An inter-denominational community Ladies Night Out was enjoyed by approximately 160 ladies on Friday evening. The event was hosted by the Assembly of God Women’s Ministry at the Licking Assembly of God. The evening began with an inviting and delicious tea party served by 33 volunteer women, who also…
Read MoreMondy recognized for lineage research
Linda Mondy, of Licking, was presented with a Certificate of Appreciation by the Ozark Patriots Chapter of The Sons of the American Revolution (SAR) at a recent Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) meeting. SAR members Don Turner, Secretary of Ozark Patriots; Kelvin Erickson, President; Danny Creason, Genealogist; and Herb Turner, Vice President were in…
Read MoreHS Girls Track 1st, HS Boys and JH 2nd in Conference
By Coach Heather Hawn The Licking High School and Junior High Track Team competed last Wednesday at the Frisco League Track Meet. The High School girls team defended their title with a score of 139 points. The Junior High and High School boys team placed 2nd and the Junior High girls team placed 5th. Members…
Read MoreLicking Wildcats Baseball
By Coach Harv Antle Mansfield The Licking Wildcats returned to Deer Lick Park on Monday night, April 19, and dropped a 4-2 decision to the Mansfield Lions. Mansfield plated three runs in the first two innings on two hits and some shaky Wildcat defense. The Wildcats pulled within a run in the third. Cole Wallace…
Read MoreComing Events April 29, 2021
FIRST ANNUAL LICKING JUNK DERBY Licking Downtown Inc. will hold their First Annual Licking Junk Derby on Saturday, May 1. Check out the vendors with “treasures” for sale. Join in the kids’ games, or wear your “Derby” hat to enter the contest. Stick around for the fundraiser auction and enjoy the broadcast of the Derby…
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