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In this edition: August 3, 2023

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: An invitation is extended for the celebration of Floyd and Yvonne Crow’s 75th Wedding Anniversary. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Walter Plant will be in concert at Anutt Community Church…

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New leadership at The Licking News

The Group Duncan Corporation has purchased The Licking News, effective August 1, 2023. The newspaper staff and previous owner will remain employed with the company. Rick Duncan, President of Group Duncan, said, “First, I am happy that the previous owner, Shari Harris, and Managing Editor Christy Porter have agreed to stay with the paper, as…

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Fun at the Fair

The Texas County Fair was held last week at the fairgrounds north of Houston, culminating in Saturday’s awards ceremony, tractor parade, supporters’ appreciation dinner and livestock sale. Thursday afternoon, the Fair Board purchased the fairgrounds located south of the large arena, including the livestock buildings and livestock arena, from the Houston Chamber of Commerce. Texas…

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One Veteran’s Story – Dennis McKinney

Everyone has a story; this week we share the U.S. Army veteran’s story of Dennis McKinney, who served from 1975 to 1984. as told to Christy Porter, Managing Editor Veteran Dennis McKinney was born in Enterprise, Ore., on January 8, 1956, and was raised in Bucyrus, Mo. He was the fourth of nine children and…

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Service with distinction

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Indigenous people have been defending themselves, their land, and eventually the United States of America since before the 1700s. They have participated in conflicts for and against different nationalities since the white man settled in this country. Even prior to official U.S. citizenship in 1924, Native Americans have served the…

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Road Rally in Licking

Submitted LICKING, Mo. – This coming Saturday, August 5th, the 100AW Performance Rally Group will conduct the second annual Missouri Ozark Rally (MOR) in Texas County based entirely out of the beautiful community of Licking. Rally has been in the area for most of the past 45 years, anchored by the iconic Rally in the…

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Coming Events August 3, 2023

COMMUNITY BLOOD DRIVES The Community Blood Center of the Ozarks will hold blood drives from 1 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, August 3, at the United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall, 208 S. Main Street, Licking, and from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. on Friday, August 4, at the First Christian Church basement, 202 E. State Route…

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Classifieds: August 3 – August 9, 2023

Yard/Garage Sale: Multi-Family Yard Sale: 109 Cedar Street, Licking. Tons of clothing/shoes all sizes in women’s and men’s clothing. Girl clothes size 4T-14/16. Household items, books, toys, recliners & more. Thurs.-Sat., 8 a.m. – ? L/31/1tp Garage Sale: 8 am to 5 pm, Thursday, Friday, Saturday at 18700 Vandeveer Road on Highway 137, North of…

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Obituary – Bonnie L. Ford

Bonnie L. Ford was born on February 27, 1935, in Rolla, Mo., to Henry and Sarah Childers. She passed away on July 27, 2023, in Houston, Mo. Bonnie worked as a hairstylist for many years and enjoyed visiting with her customers. She loved all things outdoors and especially loved her flowers and feeding the birds.…

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Obituary – Janette McClure

Janette McClure, of Republic, Mo., was born in southern Illinois to Gene and Evelyn Jackson in 1948, and departed this life July 21, 2023, in Springfield, Mo. She moved with her parents at a very young age to the Colorado Springs area where she grew up. After high school she graduated from a school of…

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