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In this edition: October 10, 2024

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. In addition to the current postings on our webpage, in this week’s…

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Fundraising record for Rose Holland Trout Derby

By Shari Harris Publisher The annual Rose Holland Trout Derby fundraiser for the American Heart Association was held last weekend at Montauk State Park. Between the derby, car show, bake sale, Wilma Wisdom plaque and other donations, $16,829 was raised, the most ever at the event. Darlene Griffith and her crew registered fishers for the…

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2nd Annual Ride for a Reason

By Shari Harris Publisher G’ma Pam’s Rack Pack held their second annual Ride for a Reason Saturday. The annual fundraiser started and ended at Crow Creek Bar & Grill. Over $6,500 was made for the non-profit organization, which helps area cancer patients with expenses like transportation during their treatment. A little after 1 p.m., 47…

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Old Rawlings factory sees new life

      By Shari Harris Publisher Many were thrilled to see industry returning to the south end of the old Rawlings factory. Country Crossroads Custom Cabinetry moved into the space in 2021, and they have been busy ever since, creating their custom-made cabinets in the open building. Now they are entering into a collaboration…

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Lady ’Cats triumph over Steelville and Sullivan

  LICKING 3, STEELVILLE 0 LICKING, Mo. – Tuesday night the Licking Lady Wildcats took on the Steelville Lady Cardinals. Coaches, players and fans showed their appreciation on MSHSAA Official’s Appreciation Night to officials John Jordan and Mandy Lindsey. Licking defeated Steelville in three straight sets, 25-20, 25-8, 25-12. Jadyn Barnes had three aces and…

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Wildcats bounce back with four wins

By Coach Cole Roark LICKING 11, STOUTLAND 1 LICKING, Mo. – After two losses to Gainesville and Van Buren, the Wildcats went 4-0 on the week to bounce back and get back to their winning ways. On Monday, Licking played their final home game of the 2024 fall season. Licking defeated Stoutland convincingly, with an…

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JH XC team first at Mansfield

    The Wildcat Cross Country teams traveled to St. James on October 1. High school medal winners included Levi Stout, who finished 10th with a time of 18:52, and Ethan Stout, who set another personal record for a 5K, finishing 11th with a time of 18:58. Titus Scavone was also in the top 20,…

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Coming events: October 10, 2024

LRFD OPEN HOUSE The Licking Rural and City Fire Departments will hold an Open House on Saturday, October 12, from 10-2. Enjoy refreshments, meet the firefighters and see equipment demonstrations. You can also pay your fire dues that day! ALUMNI BASEBALL GAME The LHS Alumni Baseball Game will be held Saturday, October 12, at Deer…

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Classifieds: October 10 – 16, 2024

    Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Friday and Saturday, October 11 and 12, 8am – ? Hwy 119 near Montauk, the Bradshaws. Two Stihl chainsaws, 3 small deep freezers, cutting torches and miscellaneous tools, recliner, quilts, baby clothes and miscellaneous. L/41/1tc For Sale: For Sale: Lots of puzzles call and or leave a message. John…

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