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In this edition: March 16, 2023

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. See this week’s Licking R-VIII Elementary Learner of the Week, sponsored by Kinder Plant Food; HS/JH Learner of the Week, sponsored by Hawn Law Office;…

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Shafer Road deterioration leads to petition

A petition has been started asking for road improvements to Shafer Road in Sherrill Township. People who live or drive on Shafer Road have joined together to form a Friends of Old 63/Shafer Road group, with their main objective being “real road improvements to the pavement and sides of the pavement on approximately a 6.9…

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Licking students to attend AL Boys & Girls State

  Five students have been selected by Licking High School faculty, American Legion Post #559, and members of the community to attend Boys and Girls State 2023. Leighia Johnson, Ryleigh Barton, Dawson Havens, Trevor Richards, and Sami Hall will attend this year’s event, to be held June 24 – July 1, at Lindenwood University, St…

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NHS Induction Ceremony

Licking High School’s National Honor Society Induction Ceremony was held Thursday, March 16. Nineteen new members were welcomed into the honor society. National Honor Society is a nationally recognized and respected organization that recognizes students for scholastic achievement, a history of service and leadership, and positive character traits. New NHS members must be a sophomore…

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Class 3 All-District teams announced

The Missouri Basketball Coaches Association has released the official All District teams for Classes 1, 2 and 3. Junior Keyton Cook, from Licking High School, was named to the Class 3 District 10 boys’ team. Licking High School seniors Abbie Sullins and Kaida Cook, and junior Hannah Medlock earned spots on the Class 3 District…

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Coming Events March 16, 2023

STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, March 16. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS CORNED BEEF & CABBAGE The Knights of Columbus will hold their annual Corned Beef & Cabbage Dinner from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 222…

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Classifieds: March 16 – March 22, 2023

For Sale: For Sale: 1967 Chevy 2 Ton 14 ft. bed with dump, 3 new tires. Needs some work. Call 417-464-3572. L/11/1tc For Sale: Gravely ZT 50” zero turn mower. Good condition and runs great. $1,000, call 573-578-0388. L/11/2tp For Sale: Handcrafted quilts made in the Ozarks. Available at the Rock House Vintage Market, Licking.…

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Obituary – Matthew M. Strom

Matthew Martin Strom, age 50, passed away on March 6, 2023, in Licking, Mo. Matthew was born on October 5, 1972, to Russell and Lois Maxcine (Robbins) Strom. He is survived by his wife, Cheryl Ann Strom; son, Matthew Martin Strom Jr.; stepson, Randy Hannan; sisters, Peggy and Tina; and brother, Steven Strom. Matthew was…

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Obituary – Sherrie “Fred” Friend

Sherrie “Fred” Friend, 58, of Licking, passed away on March 9, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones. Fred was born on November 13, 1964, in Kansas City, Mo., the daughter of Claude Franklin and Maggie Alice Lucille (McGuire) Hall. Fred loved painting her fingernails, coloring with her grandchildren and spending time with her family. Fred…

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