Wildcats finish in District semifinals
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Wildcats didn’t let the cold weather slow them down, and entered the first round of Districts like a team on fire. In a home game against Bourbon, the ‘Cats jumped to an early 27-9 lead at the end of the first quarter, with two slam-dunks by Wilson Murray feeding the…
Read MoreLady ‘Cats end regular season with wins
By Shari Harris, Publisher The snow and ice of the past two weeks played havoc with high school sports’ schedules. But some last minute scrambling by Coach Rissler and Mr. Dunn, games were arranged to get the Lady ‘Cats back on the court and ready for Districts. Photos by Shari Harris Friday evening, Feb. 19,…
Read MoreComing Events February 25, 2021
CANCELED JOHN NABITY/ST. JOHN FISH FRY The Second Annual John Nabity/St. John Fish Fry scheduled for Friday, Feb. 26 has been canceled. TOTTINGHAM MEMORIAL 5K RUN/WALK Community Betterment Y.O.U.T.H. is hosting the Tottingham Memorial 5K Run/Walk at 11 a.m. at the Justice Center in Houston on Saturday, Feb. 27. Check-in is at 10 a.m. There…
Read MoreClassifieds: Feb. 25 – Mar. 3, 2021
For Sale: For Sale: Black walnuts, one-pound bag for $10. Call Joyce at 417-967-3143. H/44/1tp For Sale: Home electric chair lift, excellent condition, best offer; Shark electric carpet sweeper, brand new, 417-260-7900. H/44/1tp For Sale: Closeout on new discontinued tires and new tires. We also have lots of used tires. OK Tire, Houston,…
Read MoreObituary – Paul R. Lavely
Paul Ray Lavely, 86, passed away on February 20, 2021, in Licking Mo. He was born January 10, 1935, to James Walter and Sally Avarilla Lavely. Preceding Paul in death are his parents; brothers, Harold Dean Lavely, James Walter Lavely, Robert Lee Lavely and Donald Wayne Lavely. Survivors include his sons, James Lavely, Mark Lavely…
Read MoreObituary – Vernon G. Hughes
Vernon Glenn Hughes, age 87, son of Allen Glenwood Hughes and Cleo Nadine Hulsey, stepson of Leroy Phares was born June 25, 1933, in Elvins, Mo. He passed away February 18, 2021, at Texas County Memorial Hospital, Houston, Mo. He was preceded in death by his parents; stepfather; sister, Janet Gail LaChance; brother, Ronald Phares;…
Read MoreObituary – Austin G. Edgar
Austin Glen Edgar of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away on February 16, 2021, at the age of 24. Austin was born in Rolla, Mo., on May 8, 1996, to James and Beverly (Light) Edgar. Austin lived in Edgar Springs his whole life and loved it there. He was a package handler at FedEx in Rolla;…
Read MoreWinter continues
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A blast of winter weather blew into the area beginning Monday, Feb. 8, and is predicted to continue through today, Thursday, Feb. 18. The official weather statistics were unavailable as of press time on Tuesday, Feb. 16, as Missouri government offices were closed due to inclement weather. Snowfall began on…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 18, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield describes “What Is Love?” Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett tells how reading inspires written expression and expands knowledge, and shares new additions at the Licking Library in the weekly Bookends. Find an opportunity for a class offered on our state’s…
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