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By Shari Harris, Publisher Financial professional Brett Boyd wanted to open a second office to supplement his Ozarks Retirement Solutions office in Mountain Grove. Licking was one of the three locations he considered. When he came to Licking, he loved the sense of community and knew this would be the perfect place. Looking for office space…

On August 6, Dent County deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for a traffic violation when the vehicle was observed to be travelling 77 mph in a posted 60 mph zone on Highway 72 near Lake Springs. The driver of the vehicle refused to pull over and a vehicle pursuit ensued. The vehicle pursuit traveled…

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By Shari Harris, Publisher A Kids’ Trout Derby was held Saturday at Montauk State Park. Participation was good for the annual event, and children with their families filled the area in front of the lodge at 2 p.m. for the awarding of prizes. Young fishermen and women brought their fish to the lodge and had…

IECA Matthew Sawyer, Houston; Kiernen Scott, Houston; Katie Carpenter, St James; Noah Umfleet, Licking; Zoey Walker, Mountain Grove; Cadence Robinson, Summersville; Sadie Hutsell, Licking; Anya Laughton, Mountain Grove; and Kaydence Murray, Plato, were among the 96 high school students from across Missouri who participated in the Missouri Electric Cooperative CYCLE (Cooperative Youth Conference and Leadership…

Licking Police Dept. LICKING, Mo. – From August 15 through September 1, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) will be working alongside the Licking Police Department for the Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over high-visibility enforcement campaign. The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during…

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By Shari Harris, Publisher An all-class reunion was held at Intercounty Electric Auditorium on Saturday. At least sixty-seven alumni and guests gathered to reminisce and renew acquaintances with old friends and classmates. The event was organized by John and Denece Mitchell, Rhonda Mitchell-Turner, Linda Roberts, Darlene Reed, and other alumni. A debt of gratitude goes…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The LIcking R-VIII Board of Education held their regular monthly meeting on Monday, July 21. Representatives of Opaa! Food Management, a school food service company, presented the board with information about their services and how it could benefit the district. After much discussion, the board voted to approve a contract with…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The City of Licking is seeing considerable progress on their potable water project. The project, one of four involving the infrastructure of the city, is the largest project underway and can be divided into three categories, the laying of water line, the well drilling and a new tower being constructed. Bartlett…