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In this edition: November 3, 2022

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. Buckner and Gately Auction Service will be selling items to the highest bidder on Saturday. Abounding Hope Church celebrates their Homecoming with a concert and guest speaker on Sunday, November 6. Bennie Cook…

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SCCC offender death overdose; first Xylazine-related death in county

  Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater has reported the cause of death in the September 1 death of Terrell Dawson, a 42-year-old offender who was incarcerated at South Central Correctional Center in Licking. A toxicology report showed a mixed drug toxicity, including fentanyl and xylazine. Laster reports that this is the first Texas County death…

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Fentanyl involved in two other SCCC offender deaths

By Shari Harris, Publisher Autopsy results for offender Oryon Guinn have indicated a fentanyl level of 23 ng/ml was responsible for his death, according to Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater. Guinn, age 38, was incarcerated at South Central Correctional Center in Licking when he died on September 10. A chemical detected in the fentanyl indicates…

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New beginnings

By Shari Harris, Publisher The First Baptist Church of Edgar Springs held a bonfire fellowship Sunday evening, which provided the opportunity to get acquainted with their newcomers, Pastor Jerry and Amanda Blaylock. After nearly a year without a pastor, Pastor Blaylock took the position earlier this month. This was his third week to lead the…

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Stout advances to State Cross Country Meet

The high school and junior high Licking Wildcat Cross Country teams completed their regular season at the Houston meet on Monday, October 24. Medals were earned by three high school and two junior high runners. High school medalists included Levi Stout, 4th; Titus Scavone, 7th; and Dominick Donnalley, 10th. Ethan Stout finished in 3rd place…

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All-District Volleyball awards announced

Lady Wildcat Volleyball ended their season with a 23-11-3 record this year. Players earning post-season awards included, First team All-District: Hannah Medlock and Maci Sparks; and Second team All-District: Abbie Sullins. The Lady Wildcats fell to Eugene 0-3 (18-25, 17-25, 23-25) in the district championship match on Tuesday, October 25.

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