Cross Country – Class 2 Southeast XC Runner of the Year
Tennis – Tennis Senior Night and April review
By Coach Jimmie Stephens The Wildcats honored their seniors on April 22 versus the Mountain View Liberty Eagles. Seniors that were honored included Aubrie Stephens, Sam Sullins, Kimrey Krewson, Adam Trump and Kaleb Mashek. They were presented with gift cards and individual accolades. As a coach, I appreciated each of the seniors’ efforts this season,…
Read MoreBaseball – Licking Wildcats Baseball
By Harv Antle Hartville The Licking Wildcats battled back from a seven-run deficit only to fall to the Hartville Eagles 13-12 on Monday night, April 26, at Deer Lick Park. Trailing 9-2 in the bottom of the sixth inning, Licking rallied for eight runs to take a 10-9 lead. The Wildcats sent 13 men to…
Read MoreComing Events May 6, 2021
OZARKS OLDER IRON CLUB SPRING SHOW & TRACTOR PULLS The Ozarks Older Iron Club will hold its annual Spring Show at the club grounds, 310 Cannaday in Cabool, on Friday and Saturday, May 7 and 8. Gates open at 9 a.m. with free admission and parking, facilities are handicap accessible with chauffeured golf carts available.…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 6 – May 12, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Garage Sale: 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wednesday – Friday, May 5 – 7, 819 Hiett St., Houston. Boys’ toys, dishes, linens, books, clothes, jeans, overalls. H/2/1tp Large Garage Sale: 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. May 6, 7 and 8, 508 Primrose Ln., Houston (off of Cleveland Rd.). Lots of antiques, etc. …
Read MoreObituary – Lucy C. Kruse
Lucy Carol (McCombs) Kruse passed away on May 1, 2021, in Houston, Mo. and entered eternal rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Lucy was born on August 5, 1941, in St. Louis, Mo. to Jennings and Leah (Johnston) McCombs. Lucy married Dewayne Kruse on September 3, 1966, in Licking, Mo. Lucy is preceded…
Read MoreObituary – Robert D. “Stutter Bug” Bartley
Robert Dale “Stutter Bug” Bartley, 63, of Licking, Mo., passed away May 3, 2021, at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Mo. He was born on October 14, 1957, to the late Loyd Dean and Wanda Bartley in Callaway County, Mo. Survivors include the love of Bug’s life, Tammy Giller; and her daughters, Christina…
Read MoreObituary – 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…
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