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A day of Christmas festivities

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By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Christmas festivities filled the day Saturday, beginning with Christmas craft sales at 9 a.m. at the VFW, ending with the Christmas parade at 4 p.m., and packed in the center with Santa Claus; toy, quilt and book giveaways; and a fish fry. There was a good turnout of craft…

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More Christmas festivities

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FOL gives the gift of reading More FOL book giveaway and $3 Bag of Books Photos by Christy Porter Story Time with Mrs. Claus My favorite things at the museum Photos by Christy Porter Christmas Bazaar at the VFW Photos by Christy Porter Santa visits at the VFW Photos by Christy Porter Photos by Shari…

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Explosion shakes our community

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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A house explosion on Myers Street, in Licking, on Friday night, shook the community and unified first responders and citizens as they came to the aid of two persons inside the home, and aided in prevention of further devastation to those in the vicinity. At 6:37 p.m. on December 1,…

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Frisco League Tournament Champs!

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By Coach Phillip Gambill LAQUEY, Mo. – The Wildcats opened the first round of the Frisco League Tournament on Tuesday, Nov. 28, with a 73-44 victory over Laquey. Laquey came out and kept the game close for one quarter and a half until the Wildcats opened a 12-point lead going into halftime. The Wildcats came…

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Frisco League Tournament Champs!

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By Coach Steve Rissler LAQUEY, Mo. – The Licking Lady Wildcats held Richland scoreless for the entire third quarter to win their third Frisco Tourney title in as many years. In the championship game on Saturday, Richland came out firing to take an early lead, but Licking stayed within striking distance during the first quarter.…

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Licking R-8 School District now has certified School Safety Specialist

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Licking R-8 School Dr. Jarad Rinne, Safety Coordinator of the Licking R-8 School District, has received certification as a School Safety Specialist. Dr. Rinne attended the recent School Safety Academy hosted by Missouri School Boards’ Association’s Center for Education Safety. The event was held October 31-November 2, 2023, in Kansas City and is designed to…

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Coming Events December 7, 2023

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EDGAR SPRINGS CHRISTMAS PARADE                     The annual Edgar Springs Christmas parade will be held Saturday, December 16, beginning at 9 a.m., followed by Breakfast with Santa at the fire station. Bring your cameras! CAROLING AT LRC Groups or organizations are invited to carol at Licking Residential Care this holiday season. Please contact Haley at 417-217-8133 to…

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