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Obituary – Dr. Oren K. Broughton

Dr. Oren Kelly Broughton, son of Elby and Marguerite (Moutray) Broughton, was born on February 24, 1945, in St. Louis, Mo. He passed away on April 17, 2024, in Houston, Mo., at the age of 79. He grew up in Licking and graduated from high school in 1963. He met Elaine Grogan at the University…

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Obituary – Leonard Leroy Mansfield

Leonard Leroy Mansfield, 92, of Licking, Mo., passed away on April 14, 2024, at his daughter’s home in Butler, Ga., where he was surrounded by his loving wife and family. He passed away peacefully after battling cancer. Leroy was the fifth child of 10 born to Leonard and Leota Mansfield, of Edgar Springs, Mo. Leroy…

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In this edition: April 18, 2024

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: A Fish Fry Benefit, Pie Auction and live music by James Vankirk will be held on Saturday for Paul Wade who is recovering from an accident. Licking Aquatic Center is accepting applications for lifeguards and concession help. Turtle Cove…

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Preparedness for any scenario

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Eliminate the threat and save lives are the goals when participating in a MILO range reality-based training session. While it may sound logical and therefore a step-by-step process in combatting a threatening situation, it is not always so. Police Chief Pat Burton, Sgt. Brian Allgire, Cpl. Kenny Santee, Officers Mike…

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A quality 21-years at the museum

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Displays of local to worldwide history, artifacts, art and memorabilia can be viewed and discussed at the Texas County Museum of Art & History located on Main Street. One might say there’s nothing new here, true, but there is a whole building of new-to-view or learn as items are added…

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Nana’s Discount Grocery

By Shari Harris, Publisher Nana’s Discount Grocery has become a new vendor at TJ’s Flea Market on South Main Street, and as their stock and customer base continue to grow, the space they occupy in the flea market is also expected to expand. Tina Sisco travels to three warehouses to purchase boxed or canned foods…

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Elected R-8 Board members sworn in

 By Shari Harris, Publisher At the April meeting of the Licking R-8 Board of Education, certified election results were read and oaths of office were administered to Jeremy Rinne, who was re-elected to a three-year term; Tammy Sullins, who was newly elected to a three-year term; and Jake Floyd, who was newly elected to a…

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FFA students lobby for Shafer Road

Four members of the Licking FFA Chapter met with legislators from the Missouri House and Senate to lobby for the funding, repair and maintenance of Shafer Road. On Tuesday, April 8, Tessa Lucas, Jd Fox, Josie Gifford and Adam Hagler met with Representative Cody Smith, the House Budget Chairperson; Representative Dean Plocher, Speaker of the…

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Frisco League Art Show

Mrs. Leah Sullins, LHS Art Teacher The annual Frisco League Art Competition was held at Newburg High School on the evening of Friday, April 5. The Frisco League Art Competition is an art contest for High School: 9th-12th grade and Middle School: 5th-8th grade. For the first time since 2019, all nine Frisco League High…

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