Beta Club members compete in Nationals
By Candice Shepherd The Licking Elementary Beta Club went to the National Elementary Beta Convention in Nashville, Tennessee, June 21-23. This year’s convention was themed “Wired for Success” and featured national academic and arts competitions and the Beta Serves Project. Throughout the week, our students demonstrated leadership, teamwork and excellence while competing alongside talented students…
Read MoreComing Events: July 2, 2026
SUPPLY GIVEAWAY Licking Assembly of God Church will host a supply giveaway to families with school-age children from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Friday, July 3, at Deer Lick Park. VBS AT FBC First Baptist Church of Licking will hold Vacation Bible School the week of July 6-10, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Children from five years…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 2-8, 2026
For Sale: For Sale: Puzzles for sale, 1000 pieces for $5, 300-500 pieces $2. Call 417-967-3136. H/11/2tp For Sale: Books make great gifts! New – David Mares debut gamelit novel “San Diego or Die” and titles from other local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, Linda Vestal Mondy,…
Read MoreObituary – Amanda N. McHolland
Amanda Noema McHolland entered her heavenly home on June 23, 2026, at the age of 46. Born on August 31, 1979, at St. John’s Hospital, St. Louis, Missouri, she spent her life surrounded by family, friends, and the simple joys that brought her happiness. She was the beloved wife of Robert Joseph McHolland, and devoted…
Read MoreObituary – Cheri Hamby
Cheri Hamby, 65, of Licking, passed away on Thursday June 18, 2026. She was born on February 6, 1961, in Cairo, Illinois, to Roy Woodruff and Faye Woodruff (Coleman). On August 7, 1976, she was married to Bob Hamby, who survives at the home. Cheri enjoyed listening to classic rock music, dressing up, watching nature,…
Read MoreObituary – Patsy S. Edgmond-Wade
Patsy Sue Edgmond-Wade, age 69, passed away June 24, 2026, in Licking, Mo. She was born July 17, 1956, in Houston, Mo., to Harold Ray Letner and Verna Holland Letner. Patsy graduated from Licking High School, class of 1975. She worked for Rawlings for many years before retiring from the Missouri Department of Corrections. She…
Read MoreObituary – Carole J. Bailey
Carole Jean (Beasley) Bailey, 82, daughter of Roscoe and Edith (Johnson) Beasley, was born on August 5, 1943, at Oscar, Mo., and went to be with her Lord on June 21, 2026, at Hickory Manor in Licking, Mo. Carole attended Shipp School until eighth grade and then the family moved to Kansas for a year…
Read MoreBarrel racing fun at Licking arena
Dust and Diamond Barrel Co. held the first race of the 5D Barrel Race Buckle Series on Wednesday, June 17, at the Licking Chamber of Commerce Arena. Featuring Peewee, Youth and Open races, the event attracted several area barrel racers. Winning first in the Peewee race was Blakely Eaton, riding Singer, with a time of…
Read MoreOpen House fun at Montauk Rural Fire Dept.
First responders from the Montauk Rural Fire Department (MRFD), Dent County Sheriff’s Office, Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), Salem Memorial Hospital and Air Evac joined members of the MRFD Board at an Open House on Saturday at the fire station. Children were offered a chance to view firetrucks, an ambulance and patrol cars, and could…
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