Coming Events November 12, 2020
LPHC CHILI AND COBBLER COOK OFF LPHC will have a Chili and Cobbler Cook Off beginning at 6 p.m. at the church on Hwy. 63 and College Avenue, on Friday, Nov. 13. The event is sponsored by the Men’s and Women’s Ministries. Prizes will be awarded and all proceeds go to benefit outreach programs. For…
Read MoreDeadly week on area roads
By Shari Harris, Publisher Two fatality accidents were reported by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) Troop G in Texas County this week, and one in neighboring Wright County. A fourth fatality occurred in Troop I, north of Dixon. The first accident occurred at 9:50 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, 2020, five miles south of…
Read MoreA dream realized and to be shared
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor There are times when personal need prompts entrepreneurship. Such is the inspiration of The Grand Black event venue located three miles south of Licking at 11084 Hwy. 137. When Scott and Melissa Werkmeister’s niece planned her wedding, there was difficulty in locating the desired venue, a barn. Even after locating…
Read MoreTrucks and tractors return to Licking
Cross Country – Richards earns MVP at Conference
Photo by Shari Harris The High School Cross Country team did well at the conference meet Monday. Kneeling from left are Autumn Grover, MVP Kasey Richards, Markus Record; in back from left are Randall Hock, Dominick Donely and Alex Schwarz.By Coach Heather Hawn The Licking Cross Country teams competed Oct. 19 at Plato in the…
Read MoreCross Country – Licking JH Boys win Conference
By Coach Heather Hawn The Licking Junior High Boys track team won the Frisco League Conference meet on Monday, Oct. 19. Medaling for the boys team were Levi Stout who placed second with a time of 13:45, Alex Buckner who placed sixth with a time of 15:06, Aiden Crow placed eighth with a time of…
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Photos by Christy Porter and Gracelyn Wesley
Read MoreObituary – Norman M. Elledge
Norman Milford Elledge, age 67, was born to Milford and Dolly Mae (Martin) Elledge on April 10, 1953. He is preceded in death by his father, Milford Elledge; wife, Leann Gay (Harrell) Elledge; and sister, Marsha Elledge. Norman is survived by his son, Jason Elledge and wife Heather of Licking; daughter, LeeAnn Freeman and husband…
Read MoreA student’s recollections
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A visit to an old, dilapidated, one-room schoolhouse, down a rutted pathway, in what is now an overgrown wooded area prompted many questions. This obviously was at one time an accessible populated area to provide a rural schoolhouse. Who were the students who learned here? What was their life like?…
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