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Obituary – Randy D. Wade

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September 21, 1952 – December 1, 2021 Surrounded by family and love, Randy Dean Wade died peacefully on Wed., Dec. 1, 2021, at St. John Medical Center in Tulsa, Okla. He was 69. Randy was born in Rolla, Mo., on Sept. 21, 1952, to his loving parents Vera and Leslie Wade. He was raised with…

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In this edition: December 9, 2021

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In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield writes of “Past Ghosts.” Larry Dablemont shares the interplay between “Beagles and Cottontails.” Museum Muses wraps up their season following the Christmas festivities, and Ozarks Cooks shares a recipe for “Easy Christmas Cookies.” The TCMH Gift Shop…

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It’s a Charlie Brown Christmas!

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The 2021 Christmas festivities filled downtown Licking throughout the day Saturday, Dec. 4. Vendors set up early at the VFW hall for the Christmas Bazaar, and most were ready for shoppers by 9 a.m. Santa Claus could be seen walking up and down the sidewalks of Main Street, and he stopped by the VFW and…

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Truly blessed

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By Shari Harris, Publisher Customers, insurance underwriters, family and friends crowded the lobby of Town & Country Insurance in Licking Friday for a reception commemorating Jim Hagler’s 50 years in the insurance business. The event could also be seen as a retirement party, as he will no longer be working full-time after the first of…

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Spirit of Giving

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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Christian Church held a Spirit of Giving event Saturday evening, to help share the joy of Christmas with 30 families, which included 100 kids. Santa and an array of edible delights greeted participants. Each family was then welcome to shop for Christmas gifts, to choose a movie, three toys…

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