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Coming Events May 26, 2022

PHELPS CO. DEMOCRATIC CLUB MEETING The Democratic Club of Phelps County will meet at the Phelps County Courthouse from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, May 26. Potluck dinner at 6, meeting at 7. All are invited and welcome to attend. CREATURES OF MYTH AND LEGEND The World Bird Sanctuary of St. Louis will present…

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Classifieds: May 26 – June 1, 2022

Yard/Garage Sale: Large Garage Sale: Friday, May 27, and until noon, Saturday, May 28, 1096 N. Industrial Dr., Houston. Baby furniture and accessories, baby clothes and essentials, brand-name and some never worn; children’s and adult’s name-brand clothing, lots of miscellaneous.                H/5/1tp Multi-Family Barn Sale: Reed, Poynter, Gayer, Knapp, 4 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening;…

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LHS Class of 2022 graduates 54

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School Class of 2022 held their graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Sherman Hill Field House. Fifty-four seniors composed the Class of 2022, and the Field House was packed with families and friends helping to celebrate their successes. The LHS band presented special music to start the ceremony,…

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In this edition: May 19, 2022

The Class of 2022 from Licking High School are recognized by parents, grandparents, family, friends and area businesses in The Licking News special pull-out section this week. In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield expresses the value and his appreciation for those who are…

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Breedlove sworn in as Alderman Ward II

By Shari Harris, Publisher Mayor Keith Cantrell called the May meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen to order at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10. Also present for the City at the meeting were aldermen Danny Wade, Joe Dillard, and newly elected Linda Breedlove; City Attorney Conway Hawn; City Administrator/Clerk Rhonda Kirkwood; Utilities Clerk…

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“Inclusion No Matter the Distance”

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Missouri was held in Licking Friday morning. Coordinator Misty Perkins had organized a sizable group to raise awareness for Special Olympics. Previous years’ coordinator Kelly Kinder was also present to assist and participate. This year’s motto was “Inclusion No Matter…

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Sweet Endless Temptations

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Sweet Endless Temptations, the newest diner and bakery in Licking, features seasonal menus, with customer suggestions and recommendations highly favored. Owner Brandy Calvert considers it a family-owned business, as every partner employee contributes to its success. The team consists of Calvert, Brenda Sue Mooney, Tommy Gale, Jr., Chris Mooney and…

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Public invited to honor four veterans at Military Honors Funeral

By Shari Harris, Publisher A Military Honors Funeral will be provided for four unclaimed veterans beginning at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, May 25, thanks to the Missing in America Project (MIAP) in cooperation with the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center, Mountain Grove, Holman Howe Funeral Home in Lebanon, the Texas County Coroner, and…

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