Obituary – Gerda M. Reed
Gerda M. Reed, 93, of rural Licking, passed away at her home on April 18, 2021. Born on February 3, 1928, in Berlin, Germany, Gerda was the daughter of Walter Alish and Edith Schreiter. Gerda was affiliated with the Licking VFW Post 6337 for many years. She always cooked and baked for the Friday night…
Read MoreObituary – Charles “Junior” Ritz
Charles “Junior” Ritz was born on May 22, 1936, in Licking, Mo., and went home to be with our Lord on April 13, 2021. Preceding him in death were his parents, Charles Edward Ritz and Marie Wiggins Ritz; brothers, Lesley Ritz and Gary Ritz; and his beloved wife, Rose. Junior married Ina Bates in December…
Read MoreObituary – Dorothy K. York
Mrs. Dorothy Kay York, daughter of the late Leo Kell and Wanda Paterson, passed away on April 13, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Dorothy Kay York was born on May 25, 1950, in St. Louis, Mo. Dorothy attended elementary and high school in St. Louis but spent most of her summers…
Read MoreJunk Derby plans continue for May 1
By Shari Harris, Publisher The highlight of the April meeting of Licking Downtown Inc. was discussion of the upcoming First Annual Junk Derby, with proceeds going to support the historic Licking Mill. May 1 is the day selected for the event. This coincides with the day of the running of the Kentucky Derby. Organizers…
Read MoreVolunteering: “It’s the little things”
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Hickory Manor Administrator Tiffani Allen shared that volunteering has definitely changed due to the pandemic; what hasn’t changed is the many in our community who have innovatively continued to do so, including the members of her staff. Many people gave gifts that keep on giving. “Volunteer Georgia McCoy has…
Read MoreIn this edition: April 15, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield compares “Dead-Heading” to making sacrifices for the good of the whole. Larry Dablemont thinks back to “Memories of Long Ago Gobblers,” talks fishing gear and activities planned for a trip to a wilderness area. A Museum Muses…
Read MoreMemorial Service for Sanders at Bonebrake Center
The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History will host a Celebration of Life for former Executive Director Libby Sanders on May 1, from 1 – 3 p.m., for any who may want to attend. Sanders held the position from 1999 until the time of her death, on December 20, 2020. The date of the…
Read MoreBaseball – Wildcats Baseball
By Coach Harv Antle Newburg The Licking Wildcats shut out the Newburg Wolves 16-0 on Monday, March 29. The win raised Licking’s record to 3-1 on the spring. Licking scored eight runs in the first inning and ended the game on the run rule in the fourth. Austin Stephens was the winning pitcher with…
Read MoreComing Events April 15, 2021
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the storm sirens will take place at 10 a.m. in Licking on Thursday, April 15. TEXAS COUNTY DEMOCRATS MEETING The Texas County Democrats will meet at 6 p.m. in Houston on the lower level of the Administrative Center, at the meeting room across from the Collector’s Office, on Thursday, April…
Read MoreClassifieds: April 15 – April 21, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Bendavis Community Yard Sale: April 16 – 17, 7 a.m. – dark, Friday; 7 a.m. – 3 p.m. Saturday, 11068 Highway 38, Huggins (Bendavis Store). Antiques, clothes, household, toys, something for everyone. H/51/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Gentle 5-year-old Black Angus bull, well-built. Mike. 417-457-1015 L/15/1tp For Sale: Need something to hold…
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