In this edition: December 26, 2024
The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, area-wide menus, sports schedules, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events, classifieds, and don’t forget comics and puzzles are all included in the print edition this week.
In addition to the current postings on our webpage, also in this week’s print edition of The Licking News are:
This week’s LHS Athlete of the Week, courtesy of Rinne Tire Pros.
Licking VFW Post 6337 wants your help! They are seeking new members.
Extreme Auto & Recycling wants your metal recyclables. See their ad on A1.
See holiday greetings from advertisers scattered throughout this week’s edition.
A subscription to The Licking News is a great gift idea; it’s the gift that keeps giving for an entire year. Our online subscriptions offer a more economical way to give, at $32 per year.
Advertising in The Licking News is a great way to share your business with the community.
See the new additions to this week’s coming events on A2, and check out our other advertisers throughout this edition and on our classified and public notice pages.
The Senior Center will reopen on January 2; Cindy Wampner returns to penning Senior Center Happenings.
Breakfast with Santa was held at the VFW Hall.
See the Bell Ringers and the Phelps County R-3 students who entertained residents at Licking Residential Care.
Phelps County R-3 school shares their appreciation to the community for supporting their school bond issue, allowing them to complete a roofing project over the summer and recently to complete a playground project.
Find out who made the Chancellor’s List and the Dean’s List at area colleges.
Missouri S&T announces that summer camp registration is open.
TCMH plans a CBCO Blood Drive on January 10, and see which employees were recognized at their annual celebration.
CASA has record-breaking success at their annual Festival of Trees.
In this week’s Reflections from the Road, we are reminded of the forgotten stocking, and are asked to give a gift to the Christ Child.
Bookends shares what new books are at the library. NAP tax credits are also still available for the new county library branch, but the deadline for 2024 contributions is December 30.
Mrs. Linda Mondy shares a recipe for Chicken Vesuvio in Ozarks Cooks that sounds delicious.
Scott Hamilton voices his concerns about the advancement of technology.
AMEC’s Caleb Jones suggests “Let’s Not Change,” regarding energy production.
Congressman Jason Smith wishes everyone a Merry Christmas!
MSBA launches a “Bee Friendly” license plate.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration warns us “’Tis the Season to Drive Sober.”
The report on the December Missouri Conservation Commission meeting is on B5.
State Representatives Peters and Cook announce new staff.
Congressman Jason Smith is reappointed as Chairman of the Ways & Means Committee.
You can also keep current with reports from the Texas County Courthouse, Texas County Sheriff’s Department, Texas County Commission, Texas County Health Department and MSHP.
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