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In this edition: August 4, 2022

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield, Reflections from the Road, tells the story of “Two Farmers,” and two friends. Larry Dablemont shares “A Sure-Fire ’Coon Remedy.” The Texas County Museum of Art & History is in its 18th year, and is urging all…

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Road Rally races through Texas County

By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County was the location for the Missouri Ozark Rally 2022 on Saturday, July 30. Drivers and their cars gathered at the Texas County Fairgrounds that morning to start the competition. Fifteen cars competed, with one withdrawn before the race. Eight of those finished the route, and the #890 car, with…

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Kids weigh in at tournament

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Kids were casting, reeling in and weighing in at the Kids Trout Tournament held Saturday at Montauk State Park and sponsored by the Dorman L. Steelman Lodge. The event has been held for over 30 years, shared John Johnston, a representative of the lodge. Lee Williams, Dorman L. Steelman Lodge,…

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Clark sentenced to 25 years

By Shari Harris, Publisher Kenneth Clark, of Cabool, was sentenced Monday in the courtroom of Judge John D. Beger to 25 years incarceration in the Missouri Department of Corrections for the 2018 murder of his ex-girlfriend, Susan Campbell. A 15 year sentence for kidnapping was also handed down, to run concurrent with the 25 year…

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Abolishing Space Invaders

By Shari Harris, Publisher “Space Invaders: How to Eliminate Toxicity in Your Life” is the title of a work by local author Angela Barton. Long known in the area for her coaching skills on the volleyball court, Barton has compiled a book intended to help young adults maintain their personal boundaries and not feel bad…

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Coming Events August 4, 2022

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE The Chamber of Commerce will now hold their monthly meetings at the Licking Bridge Builders, 114 Green Street. The next meeting will be Thursday, August 4, at 7 p.m. KIDS FREE FISHING DAY Montauk State Park will hold a Summer’s End Kids Free Fishing Day on Saturday, August 6. Fishing tags are…

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Classifieds: August 4 – August 10, 2022

Yard/Garage Sale: Indoor Yard Sale: 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thursday, August 4; 9 a.m. -noon Friday, August 5, 117 E. South Oak Crest Dr, Houston Proceeds benefit Pregnancy Resource Center in Houston. Rain or shine               H/15/1tc Multi-Family Yard Sale: All day Friday and until noon Saturday, 3 miles south of Houston on Hwy.…

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Eastbound U.S. Route 60 in Texas County reduced for pavement repairs

MoDOT WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. – Eastbound U.S. Route 60 in Texas County will be reduced to one lane as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. The section of roadway is located 2 miles east of Cabool, Mo., near Route AV. Weather permitting; work will be performed Monday, August 8, from 6:30 a.m. to…

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Obituary – Jacqueline “Jackie” Jackson

Jacqueline Carol Jackson, 76, of Licking, Mo., passed away on July 21, 2022, at her home. She was born March 8, 1946, in Modesto, Calif., to Jack Williams and Maudie Mace. Jackie spent her early childhood in Modesto, Calif. After the passing of her mother, Jackie moved with her uncle, Jap Mace, to Roby, Mo.,…

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