Lawsuit filed against City of Edgar Springs
The Licking News In a lawsuit filed by the Freedom Center of Missouri, Edgar Springs resident Rebecca Varney is fighting the city for the right to go to City Hall. The lawsuit stems from a notice Varney received saying that she would be cited for trespassing if she returned to City Hall. “If government is…
Read MoreState of Missouri Public Health Warning
The country is currently experiencing an extreme outbreak of COVID-19. As we move from fall into the winter months, respiratory illnesses spread more rapidly as people move indoors and environmental conditions change. COVID-19 is following that pattern. The risks will become more serious with the onset of flu season. Every state is affected. Every community…
Read MoreLicking Junior High sports
The Junior High Boys’ game against Green Forest on Nov. 16 was cancelled, but they returned to action on Nov. 19, against Cabool. Both seventh and eighth grade teams won, with scores of 22-20 and 51-8 respectively. Steelville was a more formidable opponent on Nov. 20, with the seventh grade losing 24-40 and the eighth…
Read MoreComing Events November 26, 2020
LUMC SERVICES & ACTIVITIES CANCELLED All services and activities at Licking United Methodist Church will be cancelled through the week of Sunday, Nov. 29, due to COVID. ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARADE The Annual Licking Christmas Parade will be held at 4 p.m. on Main Street, Saturday, Dec. 5. The theme this year is “’2020’ Kind of…
Read MoreClassifieds: Nov. 26 – Dec. 2, 2020
For Sale: For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature Has the Cure – Vol. 1-3. L/34/tfn For Sale: Need something to hold your notes? Try Novel Notes, now available at The Licking News. L/23/tfn For Sale: At The Licking News, books by Larry Dablemont.…
Read MoreObituary – William H. Agee
William Howard Agee, son of Arthur and Selma Agee, was born near Raymondville, Mo., on Nov 7, 1924. He passed away in Houston, Mo., on Nov 22, 2020, at the age of 96 years and 15 days. His death came just a few months after losing the love of his life, Joan (White), whom he…
Read MoreObituary – Hazel E. Huff
Hazel Elizabeth (Hildebrand) Huff was born May 18, 1939, to Katie Okla (Cassidy) and Charley James Hildebrand in Boone Township, Big Piney, Mo. She left this earth peacefully on November 18, 2020, at her home in Plato surrounded by family and friends. Hazel accepted Jesus as her savior at a young age. She was married…
Read MoreObituary – Robert W. Hubbs
Robert Wayne Hubbs was born December 14, 1933, in Ellis Prairie, Mo. to Lacy and Clara (Mayfield) Hubbs. He departed this world surrounded by his family on November 18, 2020, at his cabin on Piney River at the age of 86 years, 11 months and 4 days. Wayne enlisted in the United States Navy on…
Read MoreMemorial for the Fallen
Licking VFW Post 6337 led a touching Memorial for the Fallen service on Wednesday at 11 a.m., the 11th day of the 11th month, at Licking’s Memorial Park. Many attendees stood in honor of our veterans with tears in their eyes.…
Read MoreStorm Lumber: Still milling after 48-years
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Established by Don Storm in 1972 with five employees, Storm Lumber has experienced substantial growth over the past 48 years. Don was hands-on in the early 1970s, when brother Dale Storm came on board as an overseer and plant manager. Don then moved into a mainly administrative position. Storm worked…
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