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Read MoreObituary – Shirley L. Clouse
Shirley Lavon Clouse, 81, of Licking, Mo., passed away on December 19, 2023. She was born to parents Richard and Opal Reeder, on July 23, 1942, in Licking, Mo. Shirley is survived by her husband, Billie Lee Clouse; her children, Billie-Jean Clouse, Sherry Lynn Al-Hassan, Rebekah and Wayne Mcfatridge, Aprial and Ed Farhood, Amanda and…
Read MoreObituary – Lois C. Amburn
Lois Carol (Johnson) Amburn was born to Stephen F. and Vesta J. Johnson on June 10, 1946, in St. Louis, Mo. She was united in marriage to Floyd H. Amburn on October 16, 1971. They had 4 children. Lois is preceded in death by her parents; brother, Gary; husband, Floyd; and son, Bobby. Lois is…
Read MoreObituary – Gaylon K. Lawrence
Gaylon Kyle Lawrence, 64, of Edgar Springs, Missouri, died at his home on December 7, 2023. He was born in Mansfield, Missouri, in 1959, and was adopted by Elsworth and Betty Lawrence. Gaylon was preceded in death by his parents and brother-in-law Mike Sickler. He is survived by one daughter, Shayna, son-in-law Jeff, and grandchildren…
Read MoreJoyful voices fill the air
By Shari Harris, Publisher This year’s Licking Elementary Christmas Program, “A Merry Christmas Story” was held Monday, December 4, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Elementary Music Director Kermit Lonning led the students of Kindergarten through Third Grade classes, and Wildcat Early Learning Center Director Teresa Clonts and Mrs. Kandace Liveoak guided the preschoolers through…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 14, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: This week The Licking News shares Christmas greetings from area businesses with Licking R-VIII second grade students’ artwork and Kindergarten letters to Santa. Licking Christian Church will host a community Christmas Dinner on Christmas day. The VFW Auxiliary will…
Read MoreGrinch community service aids Texas County
Grinch nabbed before mischief began The Grinch continues community service
Read MoreSen. Eslinger accepts role as Commissioner of Education
Submitted JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – “I am proud to accept the role of Commissioner of Education for Missouri’s Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. I will continue to serve as senator of the 33rd Senatorial District through the Second Regular Session of the 102nd General Assembly. While finishing my term, I plan to develop an…
Read MoreChildren’s Christmas Store
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Children’s Christmas Store at Abounding Hope Church was held last Wednesday evening and again on Saturday, giving 70 children the opportunity to Christmas shop for parents, grandparents, siblings and other loved ones. After making a list and checking it twice, the children shopped with a volunteer and could chose…
Read MoreStephens receives Army Values Leadership Award
Licking High School senior Austin Stephens was recognized last week with the November Army Values Leadership Award for Respect. LTC Venancio Castro, United States Army School Chief of Staff, presented the award to Stephens in front of family and friends. Respect was defined as demonstrating equal self-respect and respect for others, creating increased morale and…
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