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In this edition: August 15, 2024

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News:

On our webpage, you’ll see that the Licking R-VIII School District will hold their public hearing to set the property tax rate on August 14 at 5:45 p.m.

The Licking Rural Fire Department is accepting bids on a 2006 Ford F350; this and more public notices can be found on B3.

Licking Elementary Open House and L.E.A.D. Open House should be marked on your calendars for August 19.

Several thank yous are posted on A3 this week.

Edgar Springs Saddle Club is hosting another MMRA rodeo during Edgar Prairie Days, August 23 and 24.

Golf teams are being sought for a benefit golf tournament for Mike Williams. See how to sign up.

Meetings, a family reunion, a butterfly release, a gospel singing and barrel racing are among this week’s coming events.

See all of our advertisements and coming events for the latest in Licking and the surrounding area!

The senior center has had a week of mishaps; see how they are faring in Senior Center Happenings.

Matt Moloney is this week’s Farmer’s Market Find; see his woodworking and produce on Saturday at the Farmer’s Market.

Pastor Bob McQueen offers a letter to summer in “A Pastor’s Perspective.”

SCCC reports a resident death.

The Extension Council shows their appreciation for community partnerships, and the Extension has a webinar series on tree crops beginning in September.

Terra Culley talks about “The First Cell Phone” in Texas County 911 this week.

TCMH is having a blood drive on Friday, September 6.

A product recall was issued by the Division of Cannabis Regulation, and the Extension office warns about revving up safety when riding ATVs.

Licking Residential Care announces their August Resident of the Month. See who it is!

Reflections from the Road talks about the confusion of coyotes and sheep dogs this week.

Irish Soda Bread may be that something different you’ve been wanting to try; see the recipe in Ozarks Cooks.

Learn how to battle Japanese beetles in your garden and flowers.

See what this week’s art class made at the museum.

Licking Fire Department Chief Aaron Greathouse answers questions he is frequently asked in this month’s Behind the Red column.

See the latest theory on how the pyramids were built in this week’s Tech Talk.

Caleb Jones remembers “A Leader of Leaders” at Missouri Electric Cooperatives.

Circuit Judge John Beger will be retiring soon.

The Missouri Conservation Commission actions taken at their July meeting are outlined on B5.

You can also keep current with reports from the Licking Police Department, Courthouse, Sheriff’s Department, County Commission and MSHP.

The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, job listings, area-wide menus, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events and classifieds are all included in the print edition this week.

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The Licking News print edition may be picked up at these fine locations: in Licking, Town & Country Supermarket, Corner Express, Rinne Fast & Friendly, Casey’s General Store, Dollar General, Rinne Pharmacy, Route 63 Liquor, Friend Lumber Company, Feedlot Cafe, Country Crafts & Flea Market, and at the counter or at the paper box in front of The Licking News office; in Houston, Corner Express; in Salem at The Salem News Office; and in Edgar Springs at Dollar General.

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