In this edition: May 2, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News:
Contact The Licking News to reserve your special senior’s ad in this year’s Graduation Edition.
The Montauk Rural Fire Department will be holding a Breakfast for Dinner and Raffle on Saturday, May 4.
All LHS Alumni are invited to the LHS All Classes Reunion on Saturday, May 11.
May 10 and May 11 the Ozarks Older Iron Club Spring Show and Tractor Pull will be held, with free admission and parking.
Fostering By Faith is holding an End of Year Carnival.
Make plans now to attend the May 18, Licking Mill Craft & Treasure Fest.
Phelps Health introduced a new provider with 15 years of neurology experience.
See this week’s Licking R-VIII Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Rinne Tire Pros, HS/JH Learner of the Week, sponsored by Hawn Law Office; and keep up with the Licking R-VIII sports schedules.
A gift subscription to The Licking News is still a gift that continues giving for an entire year.
Town & Country Bank celebrated Small Business Appreciation Week with the delivery of sweet treats to area businesses.
The Licking Senior Center is holding a Silent Auction, and is seeking volunteers to assist with their services.
Country Crafts and Flea Market held their Junk & Craft Fest 2024 with vendors of all ages.
Cole Wallace was recently sworn in as Vice President of the MSU-WP Mountain Grove Campus Student Government Association.
The Missouri Department of Conservation invites kids to Montauk State Park’s Kids Fishing Day to be held Saturday, May 4; and Montauk State Park will celebrate Old Mill Days next Saturday!
The Licking Library now has bird watching backpacks and fishing poles available for checkout, shared Lee Ann Akins, Branch Librarian; Summer Reading Registration begins at the end of the month; and new items at the Licking Library Branch are shared.
This week, Ozarks Cooks features “Sugar-free Ginger Mint Soda,” submitted by Linda Mondy.
Rick Mansfield tells the “Travel Trials, Tribulations and Treats” from a recent trip in Reflections from the Road.
Scott Hamilton explains the indications that we are living in a “Simulated World” in this week’s Tech Talk.
Caleb Jones says electric cooperatives share the same dedication as those who are “Chasing a Winner.”
Texas County Memorial Hospital purchases a new ambulance with a grant awarded by the Missouri Department of Public Safety.
Phelps Health will celebrate National Cancer Survivors Day on Saturday, June 1.
The Texas County Health Department reports on flu cases in Texas County.
Missouri’s best tasting water can be found in Houston; they won top honors in the 2024 Missouri Rural Water Association Show-Me Tap Water Roundup.
For the fifth consecutive year Missouri Veterans Homes rank “Best in Class.”
Missouri Legislature passed HB2634, legislation aimed at preventing abortion clinics from receiving Medicaid reimbursements.
Matthew Porter has announced his candidacy for Missouri Lieutenant Governor.
David Snider has announced his run for U.S. Representative in Missouri’s 8th District.
Abuse charges are being sought against a Texas County man.
Sheriff Scott Lindsey shares the news from April in this week’s Behind the Blue.
You can also keep current with reports from the Licking Police Department, Texas County Health Dept., County Commission, Courthouse, Sheriff’s Department and MSHP.
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