Obituary – Omer “Neil” Wofford
Omer O’Neil “Neil” Wofford passed away on December 7, 2024. He was the loving husband of the late Barbara Jean (“Jeanie”) Zurkuhlen Wofford. Neil was born June 16, 1942, at Montauk, Missouri, in Dent County, near Licking, to Utah and Fern Beasley Wofford. O’Neil graduated from Licking High School in 1961. He attended Southwest Missouri…
Read MoreObituary – Billy G. Bailey
Billy Gene Bailey, age 89, of Glasgow, Ky., passed away Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at NHC of Glasgow surrounded by his loved ones. He was born in Licking, Missouri, on September 11, 1935, to the late Calvin William Bailey and the late Susie Mitchell Bailey. Billy was of the Baptist faith and was a member…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 12, 2024
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 MoreChristmas cheer fills downtown Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher Christmas cheer came to downtown Licking Saturday, as crafters filled the VFW Hall, and Santa handed out toys to children. Shoppers enjoyed the selection of handcrafted items at the Christmas Bazaar at the VFW. Some new crafters joined with favorites from previous years to offer a wide selection of choices. Santa visited…
Read MoreBikes and trikes bring smiles
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreLicking Head Start reopens
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Head Start reopened on Monday, December 9. New faces greeted returning children, as an investigation continues into recent hotline reports at the center. Licking Head Start is operated by Ozark Action, Inc. As staff involved in the investigation are not currently allowed in the center, it is currently being operated…
Read MoreDrug Arrest
Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On December 5, 2024, the Texas County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant obtained as the result of an investigation conducted by the South Central Drug Task Force. The search warrant was served at a residence on DD Highway in the Houston area. During the search, law enforcement officers…
Read MoreMontauk State Park remains closed due to flood cleanup
Mo. DNR JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Montauk State Park will be closed to guests until at least Feb. 21, 2025. Park crews are actively assessing safety concerns and addressing damage to park infrastructure caused by early November flooding. The extent of the destruction and the work required to reopen the park is substantial. While the…
Read MoreLady ’Cats finish third at Frisco
Coach Steve Rissler LICKING 49, LAQUEY 21 LAQUEY, Mo. – The top seeded Licking Lady Wildcats faced off with the Laquey Lady Hornets at 4 p.m. last Monday to kick off the 2024 Frisco League Tournament. The game was a turtle race as both teams struggled from the floor all night. Licking was able to…
Read MoreWildcats win two after first round loss at Frisco
By Coach Phillip Gambill LICKING 60, PLATO 62 LAQUEY, Mo. – The Wildcats played Plato on Tuesday in the opening round of the Frisco League Tournament. The Wildcats came out playing well, leading 17-15 at the end of the first quarter. In the second quarter the Wildcats had trouble scoring the ball, trailing by nine…
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