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Three conference wins for Lady ’Cats

The Licking Lady ’Cats faced three conference foes in the past couple of weeks and maintained their undefeated record in the Frisco League. The Varsity Ladies defeated Stoutland on Thursday, Feb. 2, 60-40; Plato on Thursday, Jan. 26, 59-43; and Crocker on Monday, Jan. 23, 61-39. All three games were on the road. In their…

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Licking Archers compete at Laquey Shootout #2

The Licking Archery Team traveled to Laquey Saturday for the Laquey Shootout #2. Six Wildcat archers joined with students from 10 other schools, for a total of 216 shooters from 4th through 12th grades at the competition. In the Bullseye State Qualifier round, archers shot three sets of five arrows from a distance of 10…

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Wildcats suffer first conference loss

Licking fell behind early against Dixon Friday in a conference matchup on the road. The Bulldogs did not relinquish the lead and defeated the Wildcats 58-43. Austin James led scoring with 15 points and 2 assists; Carter Sullins had 9 points; Roston Stockard connected for 6 points with 5 rebounds and 2 steals; Gaige Nicholson…

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Coming Events February 9, 2023

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, February 16. PASTORAL VOLUNTEER RECRUITMENT LUNCHEON Phelps Health will hold a Pastoral Volunteer Recruitment Luncheon Wednesday, Feb. 15, from 11 a.m. to noon in Private Dining Rooms 1 and 2 (next to cafeteria) at Phelps Health…

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Classifieds: February 9 – February 15, 2023

For Sale: For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking. L/1/tfn For Sale: Books by local and regional authors Larry Dablemont, 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 573-674-2412…

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Obituary – Doyle E. Smith

Doyle Everett Smith, age 81, was born September 28, 1941, in Hartshorn, Mo., to James and Viola (Long) Smith. Doyle passed away February 1, 2023, in Mtn. Grove, Mo. Doyle married Joan Marie Smith (Mulitsch) on January 21, 1966, in St. Louis, Mo. He is preceded in death by his wife, Joan Smith; parents; and…

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Obituary – Ida Jean Ice

Ida Jean Ice was born on January 31, 1940, to Andy and Orba (Lewis) Ice. She passed away February 1, 2023, at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Mo. Ida Jean is preceded in death by her parents; sisters, Lucille Hicks, Ruthene Cook, Patsy Ice and Connie Keeney; brothers, Dwayne Ice and Doyle Ice;…

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Obituary – Kelli R. Mullin

  Kelli René Mullin was born on August 8, 1970, to mother, Linda Schafer and father, Charles “Chuck” Shanks, of Licking. She passed from this life on January 28, 2023, at the age of 52, in St. Joseph, Mich. She leaves to mourn her parents; spouse, Nicole; three siblings, Kerri (Dan) Hamel, of Belleville, Ill.,…

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Obituary – Bonnie F. Bridgeman

Bonnie Fay (Skiles) Bridgeman, age 74, was born February 3, 1948, in Licking, Mo., the daughter of Glen and Myrtle (Edwards) Skiles, and passed away January 30, 2023. Bonnie graduated from Licking High School with perfect attendance and later attended cosmetology school, where she earned her degree. Bonnie and Nylan were united in marriage on…

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Hall earns scholarship in AL speech contest

Licking High School junior Sami Hall competed again this year at Zone Level in the American Legion Department of Missouri 89th Annual High School Oratorical Scholarship Program contest. Hall placed second in the contest and earned another $16,000 scholarship from Drury University, renewable for four years. Last year Hall went all the way to the…

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