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Annual 2021 School Bus Inspections
MSHP JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP), announces the results of the Driver and Vehicle Safety Division’s 2021 annual school bus inspection program. Area school system results are as follows: Cabool R-IV received a 100 percent approval rating on a total of 16 buses…
Read MoreAntle and Wallace earn All-State honors
The Class 3 All-State baseball team was released by the Missouri Baseball Coaches Association in June. LHS athletes Malachi Antle and Cole Wallace were selected, as were two Houston players. Local area athletes making the team were: Catchers – Second Team: Malachi Antle, sophomore, Licking Infielders – Second Team: Cole Wallace, sophomore, Licking, and Alex…
Read MoreComing Events July 1, 2021
INDEPENDENCE DAY CORNHOLE TOURNEY, PARADE & FIREWORKS Independence Day celebration is Saturday, July 3, at Deer Lick Park. The Wildcat Travel Club will host a Corn Hole Tournament with check in at 1 and play beginning at 2 p.m. Vendors set up at 4 p.m. Parade lineup at school at 5, travels down Main St.…
Read MoreClassifieds: July 1 – July 7, 2021
Yard/Garage Sale: Multi-Family Garage Sale: July 1st, 2nd and 3rd: 8 a.m. – ? 109 Cedar Street (Old American Legion Building), Licking. Tons of name brand clothing (children and adult sizes), toys, furniture and household items! L/26/1tc For Sale: For Sale: New gas built-in stove and oven. Never used. 573-674-2547. L/26/1tp For Sale: 2014 red…
Read MoreObituary – Rodney A. Trolinger
Rodney Alan Trolinger passed away in Rolla, Mo., on Sunday, June 28, 2021, at the age of 53. He was born August 27, 1967, in St. Louis, Mo. A visitation for Rodney will be held Thursday, July 1, 2021, from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at Fox Funeral Home, 128 S. Main St., Licking, MO.…
Read MoreObituary – Joseph Mader
Joseph “Joe” Mader, 73, of Salem, Mo., departed this life Friday, June 25, 2021, at the Salem Memorial District Hospital. Joe is survived by his loving wife Sharon Mader of the home; children: Mona Werdehausen of Salem, Jason Mader of Festus and Malinda Mader of Salem; siblings: Jim Mader of Lenox, Kerry Smarko and husband…
Read MoreObituary – Ethel Mae Cooper
Ethel Mae (Willis) Cooper, age 89, was born November 12, 1931, in Rector, Mo., to William and Easter (Thompson) Willis. She passed away June 22, 2021, at Phelps County Hospital, Rolla, Mo. Ethel grew up in Rector and attended school there through the eighth grade. She married Chester Cooper December 1, 1949, and to this…
Read MoreLicking R-VIII to meet on ESSER-III fund expenditures
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking R-VIII School District will host a meeting in the FEMA building on Monday, July 12, at 7 p.m. All patrons are invited to attend. Future capital expenditures for the district related to ESSER-III funds will be discussed. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) fund is financial…
Read MoreIn this edition: June 24, 2021
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield takes a trip “Searching for Heroes,” and Larry Dablemont goes fishing with two of his daughters and catches “Another Big Catfish.” There’s a lot going on at the Texas County Museum of Art & History, including classes…
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