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Lady ’Cats overpower Wolves, fall to Bobcats

THAYER, Mo. – Thursday the girls made the trek to the place where people still put sugar in their ice tea, Thayer. Recently ranked #3 in Class 2, Thayer is big and strong and deep. Licking held their own in the first quarter, only trailing by 2, but a 16-0 run in the second quarter…

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Coming Events February 15, 2024

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 15. K OF C FISH FRY The Knights of Columbus are hosting a Fish Fry from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church on Friday, February 16. NOAH COLEMAN CHAPTER DAR MEETING The…

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Classifieds: February 15 – February 21, 2024

For Sale:   For Sale: Over 100 antique records, large sizes. See at Ward residence on Highway B, $1.00 each. Call 417-967-0768. H/43/1tp For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Marie Lasater, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now to The Licking News. Call…

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Obituary – Carol A. Nungesser

Funeral services for Carol Ann Nungesser will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, February 15, 2024, in the Becker-Rabon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Gaches, Pastor of First Baptist West in Lawton, Okla. Burial will be in the Licking Cemetery, in Licking, Mo., at 10 a.m. Monday, February 19, 2024. Carol Ann Nungesser died Thursday,…

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Obituary – William “Bill” Gladden

William Edgar Gladden, 96, of Houston, Mo., passed away February 9, 2024, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Mo. He was born January 2, 1928, in Houston, Mo., the son of Cecil Walter and Winnie May Gladden. He was married April 20, 1957, in Houston, Mo., to Vera Hanson, who survives at the home.…

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Obituary – Billy E. Harris

  Billy Ellis Harris, of Edgar Springs, Mo., passed away Sunday, February 4, 2024, at the age of 61. He was born on May 5, 1962, in Rolla, Mo., to the late Robert Harris and Pansy E. (Ellis) Harris. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Sue…

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New Interim CEO replaces Holland at TCMH

Chief Executive Officer Stace Holland was removed from his position at the helm of TCMH following a meeting of the hospital’s Board of Trustees on Tuesday, February 6. Bill Bridges was named as interim chief executive officer in his stead. Holland had occupied the position as CEO for just over a year, beginning in November…

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2024 Homecoming at LHS

By Shari Harris, Publisher It was a full evening of Homecoming celebration on Friday, February 2, with both the JV Wildcats and Varsity Wildcats starting and ending the evening right with wins over Dixon. Senior Wildcat Austin James received a 1000 point basketball for scoring over 1000 points in his career. Then the 2024 Homecoming…

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In this edition: February 8, 2024

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Valentine’s Day is quickly approaching. T.J.’s Flowers and Gifts will have chocolate covered strawberries (pre-order) and more; and Woody’s Flowers has Tumbleweed bouquets and more! Licking Downtown’s Third Annual Fish Fry to benefit the Licking Mill is coming up,…

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“Take Your Child to the Library”

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Going to the library as family is time well spent for many reasons. Children learn that reading and literacy activities are not only educational but also fun, and it helps them become more proficient in the overall learning experience. Chaperoning adults become a positive example and positive influence, and they…

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