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May Teacher Appreciation
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Progressive Ozark Bank showed their support and appreciation for Licking R-VIII teachers, administration and support staff in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week and as participants in the Community Teacher Support Network (CTSN). They furnished popcorn and sodas, delivered to the classrooms, at the Licking R-VIII campus last week. Photos by…
Read MoreSix Licking Track athletes advance to State
Licking High School Track & Field competed at Blue Eye in the Sectional round of the State tournament for Class 2 Track & Field. The Licking Girls Team finished second overall in Sectionals, and six athletes qualified for the State meet at Jefferson City High School on Friday, May 17, . The Girls 4x100m relay…
Read MoreWildcats end regular season 21-3
By Coach Harv Antle The Licking Wildcats closed out the regular season last Thursday with a 2-0 win at Mountain Grove. Rusty Buckner was dominant on the mound for Licking. The senior tossed a complete game shutout in which he allowed four hits and struck out 10. Buckner also jump started the offense with a…
Read MoreComing Events May 16, 2024
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 16. END OF SCHOOL YEAR CARNIVAL Fostering By Faith will host a free End of School Year Carnival from 5 to 7 p.m. at 122 W. Walnut, Houston, on Thursday, May 16, for foster families,…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 16 – May 22, 2024
Yard/Garage Sale: Yard Sale: Saturday, May 18, 8am-7pm, 111 Martin St., Licking. Variety of clothes, furniture, collectibles and more. L/19/2tp Garage Sale: 8-5 May 17th and 18th. Rain or shine. 16685 Forrest Dr. Clean, like new. Ilene Giddens. H/4/1tp For Sale: For Sale: Used riding mowers for sale or lawnmower repair. Call 573-202-1337. L/15/8tp For…
Read MoreObituary – Willemina “Mieke” Ingram
Willemina Geertruida Maria “Mieke” Koelman Ingram, born on November 25, 1951, to Willem and Geertruida Van Os Koelman, departed from this world on May 12, 2024. Mieke’s journey began in her beloved homeland of Holland, but it was the promise of new horizons that led her to America in the late 70s. Settling in the…
Read MoreObituary – Karl D. Swaringim
Karl Dean Swaringim, age 55, passed away May 9, 2024, at home in Licking, Mo. He was born December 23, 1968, in Farmington, Mo., to Kenneth and Reba Swaringim. Karl is preceded in death by his mother, Reba Swaringim; and grandpa, Henry Swaringim. He is survived by wife, Cathi Swaringim; daughter, Korina Swaringim; father, Kenneth…
Read MoreObituary – Roger “Dale” Storm
Roger Dale Storm, 70, of Licking, was called home to the Lord on Tuesday, May 7, 2024, at Cox South Hospital, in Springfield, Mo. He was born September 22, 1953, to Wilford Lloyd and Lois Nadine (Breeden) Storm. He was united in marriage to Glenda Sue on March 17, 2012. Dale was preceded in death…
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