Coming Events: February 20, 2025
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 20. LICKING DOWNTOWN ANNUAL FISH FRY & AUCTION The annual fish fry and auction fundraiser for the Historic Licking Mill will be held Saturday, February 22, at the Licking VFW Hall. Music by Herman Hall…
Read MoreObituary – Frieda M. Obermark
Frieda Marie Obermark, age 75, passed away February 9, 2025, in Rolla, Missouri. She was born July 29, 1949, in Kansas City, Kansas. Frieda is preceded in death by her loving husband, James Obermark; parents, Eunice and John Akers; sister, Teresa Ray; and daughter, Angela Whitley. She is survived by three brothers, Mike, David and…
Read MoreObituary – Barbara T. Miller
Barbara T. Miller, age 56, of Licking, Mo., died at 8:05 p.m., Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at her residence. She was born on August 26, 1968, in Berne, Ind., to Christie M. and Susie Schwartz. On September 2, 2016, she married Daniel E. Miller; he survives. Daniel was first married to Lovina T. Schwartz. Survivors…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 13, 2025
The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, area-wide menus, sports schedules, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events, classifieds, and don’t forget comics and puzzles are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current postings on…
Read MoreLicking FBLA shines at District Conference
By Mrs. Stacie Hutsell On Monday, January 27, Licking Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) members attended the District 14 Conference at Hartville. After a day of events, time keeping, workshops, and performances, we attended the Awards Ceremony and earned 19 total medals from online testing and performances! Each year presents its challenges, especially…
Read MoreLicking United Methodist welcomes Pastor Mitch Henson
By Shari Harris, Publisher Pastor Mitch Henson delivered his first sermon as pastor of the Licking United Methodist Church on Sunday, January 19. Pastor Henson most recently led churches in Richland and Dixon. He and his family live in Rolla, where his wife, Amber, is a professor of psychology at Missouri S&T, and their daughter…
Read MoreBack-to-back recognition for Town & Country Bank
SALEM, Mo. – Town & Country Bank is proud to be once again recognized as one of Newsweek’s Best Banks in the Nation, earning a prestigious 5-star rating for the second consecutive year. Among Missouri’s financial institutions, Town & Country Bank is one of only 18 banks and credit unions to achieve this elite recognition, making this…
Read MoreWildcats go two for three on the week
By Coach Chris Harris LICKING 74, ST. JAMES 66 LICKING, Mo. – The Wildcats hosted the St. James Tigers in a 4-game night on Monday, February 3. In the varsity game the Wildcats came out on top in overtime 74-66. This was a back-and-forth physical game. Kannon Buckner started the game off hot, hitting three…
Read MoreLady ’Cats finish week 2-1
By Coach Steve Rissler ST. JAMES 49, LICKING 44 LICKING, Mo. – The Licking Lady Wildcats had a rematch with the Class 4, state-ranked St. James Lady Tigers last Monday night at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse. Licking had faced St. James 10 days prior and caught a beating, 51-25. This game would follow a different…
Read MoreClassifieds – February 13 – 19, 2025
For Sale: For Sale: 15 month old blue heeler, utd shots, papered, not fixed male, $350. Message 660-281-2974. H/42/2tp For Free: Free Wood: Big tree down by storm can have wood for cutting the tree up. See at 8014 Indiana, Houston or call 417-260-3027. Roosters $5 each, have 3 just crowing. Walnuts picked out 5…
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