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Obituary – Everett “Gene” Affolter

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Everett Eugene “Gene” Affolter, of Newburg, Mo., passed away Sunday, May 19, 2024, at the age of 78. He was born on July 15, 1945, in Rolla, Mo., to the late Everett Samuel Affolter and Garnet Rowena (Bunch) Affolter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Ray Affolter.…

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In this edition: May 23, 2024

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In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Music, games and vendors are part of the attractions this weekend at the Raymondville Picnic! “Reading is a Passport to Countless Adventures;” get your child registered for the Texas County Library Summer Reading Program. Licking Cemetery is asking for…

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Armed Forces Appreciation Day

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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Armed Forces Day, established in 1949, is celebrated every third Saturday of May, in honor of the sacrifices and dedication of American service members across all branches of the U.S. military: Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps Space Force, Coast Guard, National Guard and Reserve. The Houston American Legion Post…

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A beautiful Saturday at the Mill

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By Shari Harris, Publisher It was a perfect spring day for vendors and shoppers alike on Saturday at the Licking Mill Craft & Treasure Fest. Music lovers enjoyed the day as well, beginning with some Southern Rock by Moonshine Xpress and ending with The 3 C’s, singing country/gospel. Vendors offered woodcrafts, leather belts, burlap products,…

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Rodeo Announcer Chris Pyle

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Submitted Chris Pyle will once again be announcing the Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo. This will be Pyle’s 18th appearance as announcer for the event. He has been a member of PRCA since 2003. Chris and his wife, Lisa, live in Pilot Grove, Mo. His family includes daughter, Kendall and son, Luke. Besides being an…

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Lady ’Cats compete in State Track meet

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Six members of the Licking Lady Wildcats Track & Field team earned the opportunity to participate in the Class 2 State Track Championship at Adkins Stadium, Jefferson City High School on Friday, May 17. Jadyn Barnes competed in Javelin; Finley Sullins competed in Long Jump, 100m Dash, 200m Dash, and 4x100m Relay with teammates Hannah…

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Farmers Market opens for the season

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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Market hosts Kathleen Borg and Jan Moloney welcomed vendors and shoppers alike early Saturday morning as the Licking UMC Farmers Market opened for the eighth season. They tended the Licking United Methodist Church’s booth, which offered market bags, baked goods, produce and handcrafted items that included aprons and latch hook…

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