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“No Child Left Indoors” Banquet
By Shari Harris, Publisher Piney River Covey of Quail Forever held their annual “No Child Left Indoors” Banquet Saturday at the Intercounty Auditorium in Licking. Around 175 people attended, with 29 businesses or individuals sponsoring with Covey or Bobwhite sponsorships. Others paid admission at the door. Raffles, giveaways, games and auctions resulted in participants leaving…
Read MoreFeeding a multitude
By Shari Harris, Publisher An all time record was set at Friday morning’s free fishermen’s breakfast at Montauk Baptist Church. Jim Roberts was tasked with keeping a tally of those entering for a meal and 410 were served, compared to 274 last year. Sixteen volunteers from the church did setup, greeted, cooked, kept serving dishes…
Read MoreRead Across America
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood came to read and help Licking Pre-K and Elementary students kick-off Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Week last Friday. March is also National Reading Month. Elementary Librarian Kendra Goforth joined them as they read and visited with the students Friday morning, which was pajama…
Read MoreIn this edition: February 29, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Oh, you could not, would not, want to miss a celebration as fun as this! Dr. Suess Day will be held at the Texas County Library Licking location on Saturday. Queen’s Castle Spa & Boutique is celebrating Saturday with…
Read MoreA night of entertainment, food and fun
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Downtown held their Third Annual Fish Fry Saturday evening, with proceeds to benefit restoration and maintenance of the historic Licking Mill. The event was held at the Licking VFW post with live music by Herman Hall, plenty of fried fish, potatoes and hush puppies cooked by Paul Wade and…
Read MoreNew TCMH Clinic nears completion
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Texas County Memorial Hospital staff was delighted to welcome the Licking TCMH clinic’s new physician, Amanda Lemp, DO, family medicine and obstetrics, on Saturday, as they toured the new facility nearing completion. Dr. Lemp and fiancé Andrew Miller were joined by Interim CEO Bill Bridges and wife Shannon, who is…
Read MoreGrizzly Baseball prospect camp held in Licking
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Missouri State University-West Plains (MSU-WP) held a Grizzly Baseball prospect camp at Triumph Sports Indoor Facility in Licking, on Sunday. Head Coach Kadem Tharp kept a sharp eye scouting potential players for the university program into the future. It was an opportunity for infielders, outfielders, catchers and pitchers graduating between…
Read MoreMotor vehicle accident investigation
Submitted by Sgt. Brian Allgire, Licking Police Dept. LICKING, Mo. (February 16, 2024) – On February 20, 2024, at approximately 12:28 p.m. officers of the Licking Police Department were dispatched to the intersection of Maple Avenue and US Highway 63, for a report of a motor vehicle accident with injuries. Upon arrival, officers observed a…
Read MoreSenior Service Award nominations now being accepted
Office of Mike Kehoe, Lt. Governor JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – (February 23, 2024) The Office of Lieutenant Governor Mike Kehoe is now accepting nominations for the 2024 Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award. The Lieutenant Governor’s Senior Service Award promotes and highlights the positive accomplishments Missouri’s senior citizens provide their local communities. Nominations are open to…
Read MoreA royal holiday
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Many throughout the Licking community enjoyed Valentine’s Day 2024 by sharing and giving flowers, cards, balloons, chocolates, food, games and camaraderie. By the middle of the 18th century in America it was common for not only lovers but also friends to express their affection by celebrating Valentine’s Day. The tradition…
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