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Phelps County Commission adopts Face Mask Order
The Licking News On November 24, 2020, the Phelps County Commission adopted a Face Covering Order. This order affects anyone in a public space in Phelps County. Included in the order’s background was the following information: “Whereas: As of November 20, 2020 the Phelps/Maries County Health Department is reporting successive days of active positive cases…
Read MoreBasketball – Wildcats fired up for opener
By Coach Jess Ross For an opening season game on the road against a rival, the Wildcats played with fire and emotion on both the JV and Varsity levels in their Monday, Nov. 23, contest against Houston. The JV Wildcats were down by nine in the fourth quarter and were able to rally for a…
Read MoreBasketball – Lady ‘Cats win home opener
By Coach Steve Rissler The Lady Wildcats opened the season with a home game versus the team they defeated in the district championship last season, the St. James Lady Tigers. St. James returned their top nine players and added a freshman group that has never lost. Licking started slow offensively as they struggled with St.…
Read MoreComing Events December 3, 2020
VFW BINGO CANCELLED Bingo at the VFW Hall on Friday evenings has been suspended until Friday, Jan. 8, 2021, due to COVID-19 case increase. 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 Christmas.” Parade line…
Read MoreClassifieds: Dec. 3 – Dec. 9, 2020
For Sale: Auction: Warner Land Trust Online Only Auction. 1066 Acres in 10 Tracts. Ends Dec. 10th @ 6pm. BidHeritage.com. More Info: 877-318-0438. L/49/1tp For Sale: 250-gallon propane tank, $325, 417-217-1565. H/32/1tp For Sale: Now available at The Licking News, books by author Marie Lasater – Democrat Ridge and Nature Has the Cure –…
Read MoreObituary – Krystal N. Base
Krystal Nicole McCabe Base was born on December 1, 1987, in St. Louis, Mo. She departed this life on November 16, 2020, in Houston, Mo. at the age of 32. Krystal is survived by her daughters, Maddison LeeDawn Base, Reign Naomi Base; son, Noah Wade Base; fiancé, Steven Parker; parents, Kathern Lynn Sutton and Kenneth…
Read MoreObituary – Theresa M. Miller
Theresa Marie (Bernard) Miller, age 83, passed away on November 24, 2020, under the care of Mercy Hospice Services at her home in Washington, Mo. She was born on September 30, 1937, in Abbeville, La. to Alpha and Laura (White) Bernard. She met Warren Miller when he was working the oil fields in Louisiana. They…
Read MoreLicking to celebrate a “2020 Kind of Christmas”
The Licking News Licking will be celebrating a “2020 Kind of Christmas” downtown on Saturday, Dec. 5, beginning at 9 a.m. The merrymaking begins with the Christmas Bazaar at the VFW Hall. Vendors will happily help you check off your Christmas list. Gift ideas include wreaths, table runners, quilts, flower arrangements, crocheted and knitted items,…
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