In this edition: August 28, 2025
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Read MoreAnother school year has begun!
Licking R-8 Schools began a new school year last Wednesday. On the secondary campus, students picked up schedules and locker assignments in the courtyard, eager to see what their day would entail. Though there may have been a few tears shed on the elementary campus, mostly it was smiles that were seen on the faces…
Read MoreLRFD Open House planned for September 13
The Licking Rural and City Fire departments are hosting an Open House on Saturday, September 13, and are inviting the public to attend. If you would like to see what it’s like to be a firefighter, or would like to help out around the firehouse, or even if you want to see how your fire…
Read MoreFour decades of celebrations on the prairie
The 40th Annual Edgar Prairie Days began on Friday, at the Edgar Springs Saddle Club rodeo grounds. The Little Mr. contest kicked off events, and this year’s winner was Hyde Foster. The Edgar Springs Saddle Club held a Cowboy Challenge obstacle course afterward. Contestants rode their horses through a variety of obstacles and were scored…
Read MoreLicking youth share experience on 13U National Championship team
By Shari Harris, Publisher Young athletes and their families are well aware of the busy weeks of sports that fill the short summer months. Two Licking youth added to their summer baseball schedules when they were selected to play on the Team Missouri 13U team at the USSSA National Tournament in Indianapolis, Ind. Jasper Rodgers…
Read MoreWildcat Baseball is back!
By Shari Harris, Publisher August 11 was the official start of practice for the 2025 Fall Wildcat Baseball season, and their first games will be August 29 and 30, at U.S. Baseball Park in Ozark. The Licking Wildcats will face Silo, Okla., Southwest (Washburn), Purdy and Crane in the two day event. Head Coach Cole…
Read MoreComing Events: August 28, 2025
BACK TO SCHOOL SHOE DRIVE Licking Church of Christ will host a back-to-school shoe drive on Saturday, August 30, beginning at 6:30 p.m. Shoes will be free to all Licking students, kindergarten through sixth grade. GOSPEL SINGING New Life Freewill Baptist Church will host The Mattingly Family in concert at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August…
Read MoreClassifieds: August 28 – September 3, 2025
Yard/Garage Sale: Multi-Family Yard Sale: Numerous used appliances, furniture, antiques, clothes, craft items. 201 Maple Ave, Licking. August 29, 4-8pm; Sept. 30, 8am-1pm. L/35/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find books by local and regional authors Rick Gunter, Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and Richard Britner at The Licking…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 21, 2025
Please note our new web address – www.thelickingnews.net – and new email addresses – shari@thelickingnews.net and katey@thelickingnews.net. Contact us at 573-674-2412 if you are having problems emailing us or accessing the website. Our sincerest apologies for any inconvenience these changes may have caused you. Thank you for reading The Licking News; we appreciate your support.…
Read MoreOne hundred butterflies
By Shari Harris, Publisher The 1st Annual Memorial Butterfly Release by Three Rivers Hospice was held on Friday, August 15, at Licking’s Old City Park. The event was held to honor loved ones who have passed and to provide families hope to “find new strength and beauty through life’s transformations.” “As we release these butterflies,…
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