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Lady Wildcat Softball celebrates Senior Night

The Licking Lady Wildcat Softball team celebrated their Senior Night last Monday, April 22, after the varsity-only game vs. Eminence. Seniors Makenna Skidmore, Allie Decker, Emalee Breeden and December Maxey took the ballfield with their parents/loved ones. Each was celebrated for their individual accomplishments and Coach Christie Medlock thanked the girls for their hard work…

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Two wins for Wildcat Baseball before rain sets in

By Coach Harv Antle LICKING, Mo. – Weather was the big winner last week as the Licking Wildcats played on Monday and Tuesday before rain washed out games at the end of the week. The Wildcats registered wins over Hartville and Mountain View Liberty and raised their record to 18-3. Below are the recaps: LICKING…

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Licking History Club trip to Boot Hill Museum and OKC Memorial

By Justin Coffey LHS History Club students embarked on a profound journey through American history as they visited the Boot Hill Museum and Sante Fe Trail Tracks in Dodge City, Kansas, followed by the Trail West and Oklahoma History Museum as well as the Oklahoma City National Memorial & Museum. The trip offered a unique…

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Coming Events – May 2, 2024

RAIN DATE FOR MOTORCYCLE CRUISE-IN The rain date for the April 25th Cruise-In is Thursday, May 2. The 15th season of MC Cruise-In will be held from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at Sonic in Licking, the last Thursday of the month, April through September, with a rain date of the following Thursday. Join DJ Lew of the…

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Classifieds: May 2 – May 8, 2024

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In this edition: April 25, 2024

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Buckner & Gately Auction Service will begin the bidding on Saturday for another great sale. A Junk & Craft Fest will be held at Country Crafts & Flea Market on Saturday, with live music and food. First Baptist Church…

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Heithold for Congress

Submitted Area resident Grant Heithold has announced his candidacy for the U.S. House to represent Missouri’s 8th Congressional District. The primary election will take place Tuesday, August 6, 2024, with the general election to be held Tuesday, November 5. “This nation has been blessed by hard-working people who have given their lives for the freedoms…

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Community meeting held for Shafer Road

By Shari Harris, Publisher Nearly 50 people attended the Shafer Road meeting at the Licking Senior Center on Thursday, April 18. District 143 State Representative Bennie Cook announced that $2 million in funding for Shafer Road repairs had been included in the House bill for the upcoming fiscal year’s state budget. The bill, HB 2004,…

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Fort Leonard Wood gate update

U.S. Army Press Ctr. FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Fort Leonard Wood staff completed a 60-day assessment on gate operations. Based on the results of the new technology, processes and procedures assessed, the South Gate will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and the West Gate will be open from 4…

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Garden plants and flowers at the Greenhouse

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Greenhouse on Buffalo Road is a new source of seeds, garden plants, annuals and perennials to begin this season’s garden or potted display. Katie Neuenschwander began with a 4’ x 7’ greenhouse last year and expanded to a 24’ x 48’ greenhouse this year, her first for offering plants…

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