Licking High School holds Fall Concert
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School and Junior High Music Department held their annual Fall Concert on Tuesday, October 28, at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse. The High School Band, directed by Mrs. Crystal Frailey, and the Junior High and High School Concert choirs, under the direction of Mrs. Kerri Chafin and accompanied by…
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Community supports Gma Pam’s at Glow Walk/Run
Merdian advances to State in Cross Country
The Class 2 District 3 Cross Country Meet was held Saturday in Linn, Mo. Senior Tyrone Merdian placed 30th at the meet with a time of 18:39. Kaleb Barker placed 69th with a time of 20:19, and Ethan Stout placed 109th with a time of 22:49. Merdian set a personal record time despite the cold…
Read MoreCampbell auditions for State Honor Choir
The South Central Missouri Music Educators Association (SCMMEA) hosted its district auditions for its 9/10 and 11/12 District Honor Choirs at Kickapoo High School in Springfield, on Saturday, September 20. Five students from the Licking High School Concert Choir participated in the audition process. Freshmen Tesla Morrison and Riley Shearing auditioned for the 9/10 honor…
Read MorePCR-3’s Udena Davis awarded Outstanding Rural Support Staff
LAKE OZARK, Mo. – At the annual MARE/MO K-8 Association Conference, the following general awards and “Outstanding Rural Education Awards” were presented: Outstanding Rural Support Staff – Udena “Nug” Davis (Phelps Co. R-III) Outstanding Rural Teacher – Erin Dalager (Kirbyville R-VI) Outstanding Rural Administrator – Dr. Sarah Wisdom (New Bloomfield R-III) MO K-8 Administrator of…
Read MoreComing Events: November 6, 2025
CHRISTMAS IN OUR HOMETOWN The Christmas in Our Hometown program is accepting applications through November 14. Applications may be submitted at Right Away Rent-To-Own and Payday Loan or at the Licking United Community Help Center. Those interested in adopting a family at Christmas or donating to the program should contact Kassi Ramsey at Right Away…
Read MoreClassifieds: November 6-12, 2025
For Sale: For Sale: 5 Katahdin Ewes. Born 1 May 2025. $200.00 each. Local in Edgar Springs. Call Nick at 918-327-4141. L/44/2tp Looking for Christmas gifts? Stop and check out the toys, books, puzzles, glassware, collectibles, huge assortment of good used furniture, bicycles, good used clothes, candles, Hot Wheels, baseball cards, model cars & trucks,…
Read MoreObituary – James D. Staley
James David Staley, 86, of Houston passed away on October 28, 2025. Jim was born on August 1, 1939, in St. Louis, Mo. When Jim was almost seven years old, his mother passed away. He moved to Licking with his mother’s sister, Josephine Johnston Jones, and her husband, Elba Jones. Elba and Josephine were already…
Read MoreObituary – Margaret E. Heithold
Margaret Elaine (Jorgensen) Heithold was called home to our Lord on Wednesday, October 29, 2025, surrounded by her children, family and friends in Licking Residential Care, Licking, at the age of eighty-nine years. She was born on June 18, 1936, in Ainsworth, Nebraska, to the Reverend Jens Christian and Emma (Pedersen) Jorgensen. Margaret married Donavon…
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