Volunteer Clean-up Day at Montauk State Park
There will be a Volunteer Clean-up Day at Montauk State Park to help restore the park after it was damaged during the November 5, 2024, flood. Extensive damage was done to the campgrounds, several cabins, the Hatchery, the historic Montauk Mill, and roads, which were washed away in several areas. Multiple agencies have already put…
Read MoreHave a heart, give a heart
By Shari Harris, Publisher Employees at Family Dollar-Dollar Tree in Licking are coordinating a Valentine’s Day program they have dubbed “Have a Heart, Give a Heart.” Customers may purchase Valentine Heart balloons or candy to send to the residents of Hickory Manor and Licking Residential Care. Balloons start at $2.00, and Reese’s candy specials are currently…
Read MoreSenior Night for LHS Cheer
Two Bears’ teams fall to the Wildcats
Coach Chris Harris LICKING 71, AVA 65 LICKING, Mo. – The Ava Bears came to Licking on Tuesday, January 21. In the varsity contest the game was a back-and-forth, double overtime thriller, with the Wildcats taking the lead in the second overtime and never giving Ava another chance. The final was 71-65. Leading the team…
Read MoreLady ’Cats compete in St. James Tournament
Coach Steve Rissler LICKING 49, SOUTHERN BOONE 43 ST. JAMES, Mo. – Licking faced off with the fifth seed, Southern Boone, in the first round of the St. James Tournament. The Lady Wildcats had been off for three weeks and the rust showed up early. Licking trailed the entire game but did enough to keep…
Read MoreLHS Volleyball players receive Academic All State honors
Congratulations to the seven Licking High School volleyball athlete scholars who made the 2024-25 Volleyball Academic All State Team. Honorees included: freshman Hadlee Davis; junior Jadyn Barnes; seniors Aubrey Gorman, Allie Medlock, Ralee Clayton and Linzie Wallace; and sophomore Kylee Rinne. “We are so proud of you, keep working hard.” ~ Coach Tammy Gorman
Read MoreClassifieds: January 30 – February 5, 2025
For Sale: 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 oz. for $4. H/38/tfc For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find books by local and regional authors…
Read MoreComing Events: January 30, 2025
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 and a fish dinner with all the fixin’s will take place from 4 – 6 p.m., auction at 6 p.m. Now…
Read MoreObituary – Cindy L. Harris
Cindy Lou Harris of St. James, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 21, 2025, in St. James, Missouri. She was 59 years of age. Cindy, the daughter of Elbert “Shorty” Harris and Velma Ruth Bailey, was born September 17, 1965, in Rolla, Missouri. Cindy is survived by her son, Gregory Harris, of St. James, Missouri; her…
Read MoreObituary – Evalee Clayton
Evalee Clayton, age 92, daughter of James Thomas and Viola (Long) Smith, was born March 23, 1932. She passed away on January 25, 2025, at Hickory Manor Nursing Home in Licking, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her husband, Ray Dow Clayton; parents; one son, Thomas Ray Clayton; and two brothers, J.E. Smith and…
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