Crafts, dogs, food and flowers at Mill Festival
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Mill Craft and Junk Festival was held Saturday at the historic Licking Mill. Activities were kicked off by a tribute to Veterans in honor of Armed Forces Appreciation Day, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Vendors offered pots of flowers, repurposed items, wood crafts, 3-D printer items, canned goods,…
Read MoreLicking Junior High Awards Ceremony held
Licking Junior High School students gathered in the Sherman Hill Field House Thursday for an Awards Ceremony. Junior High Principal Mrs. Angela Loughridge welcomed students and parents to the ceremony. She honored seventh and eighth grade class officers for their work throughout the year. Seventh grade president was Jasper Rodgers, vice president was Trapper Adey,…
Read MoreBeloved teachers/staff honored at retirement ceremony
By Shari Harris, Publisher Three retirees from the Licking R-8 School District were honored for their years of service to the District at a ceremony on Friday, May 16, where they were presented with resolutions from Representative Bennie Cook and the Missouri State Legislature. Bus driver and maintenance man Jim Maddox retired on December 24,…
Read MoreComing Events: May 22, 2025
MAYOR’S PRAYER BREAKFAST City of Licking Mayor Scott Ogden will host the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast from 7 to 9 a.m. on Friday, May 23, at Old City Park, Licking. Guest speakers will be members of the Licking Ministerial Alliance. Breakfast provided free of charge. All are welcome. No RSVP required. FUNDRAISING DINNER The Edgar Springs…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 22-28, 2025
For Sale: For Sale: Local Grass Finished Beef (Raymondville). One steer available. $2.10 per pound live-weight for whole or $2.15 for half; plus processing fees. $200 deposit. Scheduled to process at Hobson’s Butcher Block on June 16th. 505-288-6861 or email spr7101@gmail.com. L/20/2tp For Sale: Strawberries, eggs, baked goods. Daybreak Farm. 573-729-2760. Wednesdays 8am-12pm, Licking Farmer’s…
Read MoreObituary – Kenneth D. Duncan
Kenneth Darrell Duncan, age 88, passed away May 10, 2025, in Licking, Missouri. Kenneth was born June 16, 1936, in Palace, Missouri, to Wood and Gladys (Jarvis) Duncan. He worked and retired from Zeller Electric. Kenneth is preceded in death by his parents, Wood and Gladys Duncan; son, Steven Duncan; four brothers, Glen, Jack, Dwight,…
Read MoreObituary – Kathy Kofahl
Kathy Kofahl, 87, of Licking, passed away at her home on May 15, 2025. Kathy was born in Duke, Mo., on June 18, 1937, the daughter of Raymond and Edna Reagan. Kathy attended school in Sherrill, Mo. She married Dick Kofahl on November 1, 1953; they raised two sons together. Kathy worked for Missouri Home…
Read MoreObituary-Jackie I. Elliott
Jackie Ilene Elliott, 78, of Roby, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 6, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born December 29, 1946, in Palace, Missouri, Jackie was the beloved daughter of Volney and Hildreth (Wade) Merida. On August 7, 1970, she married the love of her life, George Elliott. Together, they shared…
Read MoreIn this edition: May 15, 2025
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Read MoreLHS Class of 2025 Commencement
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School Class of 2025 Commencement ceremony was held on Sunday afternoon at the Sherman Hill Field House in Licking. Families and friends filled the gymnasium to watch the proceedings. This year’s graduating class consisted of eighty students. Special music was performed by the LHS Concert Band, a group…
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