Kids Free Fishing Day at Montauk
Saturday was beautiful weather for the Kids Free Fishing Day at Montauk. The event is hosted by both the Missouri Department of Conservation and Missouri Department of Natural Resources, with the help of the Missouri Trout Fishermen’s Association, Montauk Rural Fire Department, and other volunteers. Booths set up near the fish cleaning station registered children…
Read MoreDrug arrest in Licking
Chief Pat Burton, Licking Police Dept. On May 5, 2025, at approximately 2:19 a.m., a Licking police officer observed a vehicle traveling southbound on US Highway 63 failing to maintain its lane and crossing into the northbound lane of traffic. The officer initiated a traffic stop, but the driver accelerated and attempted to flee. After…
Read MoreCutest dog at Mill Festival
The Licking Mill Craft & Junk Fest will be held Saturday, May 17, at the historic Mill in Licking. Vendors will be present from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., and events will be held throughout the day. New this year will be a Cutest Dog Contest. Bring your photogenic pooch (on a leash, please) behind…
Read MoreLHS Athletic Banquet
The Licking High School Athletic Banquet was held on Thursday, May 1, at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse on the secondary campus. Athletes gathered with their families and friends to receive awards and letters. Coach Tammy Gorman gave the following awards for the volleyball athletes: Offensive Player of the Year – Jadyn Barnes, Defensive Player of…
Read MoreComing Events: May 8, 2025
TROUT CEMETERY WORKING DAY The Trout Cemetery work day will be Saturday, May 10. The business meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. Bring mowers and weedeaters. MONTAUK EVENTS Saturday, May 10, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. is Old Mill Days. The celebration includes old-time games, wood carving, blacksmithing and other crafted arts of the Ozarks, and…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 8-14, 2025
For Sale: WW Ranch: Homestead Market Swap & Sell and Flea Market – 8386 West Highway 32, Salem. May 11, every 2nd Sunday, 1pm to 5pm. Call or email, 573-247-5177 or wwrancho@yahoo.com. L/19/1tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and…
Read MoreObituary – Cindy M. Sullins
Cindy Mae Sullins, age 56, passed away May 2, 2025, at home in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones. Cindy was born August 1, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Patricia and Ed Gault. Cindy graduated from Johnston High School in Austin, Texas, where she was a member of the National Honor Society. She…
Read MoreObituary: John N. Anderson
John Norris Anderson was born to Everett and Roberta (Norris) Anderson on July 12, 1960, in Appanoose County, Iowa. John passed away at home with his wife by his side, to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on April 17, 2025, at the age of 64. Two months and twenty-five days before his…
Read MoreIn This Edition: May 1, 2025
The print edition of The Licking News came out at the normal time this week, however, we were unable to update the e-edition and the website went down on Monday. We have been working since that time to resolve the problem. As a result, we now have a new web address – www.thelickingnews.net –…
Read MoreLPD celebrates Open House
By Shari Harris, Publisher Friday marked the ribbon cutting and Open House at the new Licking Police Department, located at the corner of South Main Street and Myers Street. Several dignitaries were on hand to help the LPD celebrate their special day. Licking R-8 students volunteered and all department staff were present to welcome visitors,…
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