In this edition: August 28, 2025
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Also in this week’s print edition of The Licking News you’ll find:
The Licking Rural Fire Department reminds people about fire dues, and see a heartfelt Thank You on A3.
Southtown Furniture Warehouse is having a one time only yard sale as their business closes – see their ad on A5.
Did you know that Licking has a Machine Shop? Fly Creek LLC has an ad on A6 – see if they can help you out.
Phelps Health shares in a full-page ad on B1 that they want to go beyond better!
Salem Area Chamber of Commerce is having their Pro Rodeo – see their ad on B1 for details!
There is a new job opening for Licking Bridge Builders on B4, and lots of new legal notices on B3 this week.
In Coming Events, a Back to School Shoe Drive is Saturday. Read about this and more coming events on A2.
Advertising in The Licking News is a great way to share your business with the community, and we offer a combo rate to place your ad on our website as well, where thousands will view it each week. Check out our other advertisers throughout this edition and on our classified page.
This week on A3, Representative Cook receives an award, Arts Rolla is hosting a collaborative exhibit that includes works by Licking area artists, and Sandi Scurlock pens a tribute to the late Jeannie Seely. Also see a poem that was submitted for The Poetry Corner.
A4 has school lunch menus, the Sports Schedule, and see who made the Summer Dean’s List at Missouri State University.
“Ask a Dietitian” about Seasonal Eating on A5, and see what Phelps Health was recognized for. Also DHSS shares information about on-demand digital access to immunization records.
Rick Mansfield reflects on the start of a new school year, and find an interview with one of the twin actresses who played Baby Grace on “Little House on the Prairie.” In Ozarks Cooks, find another recipe for Zucchini Fritters – they are oh so good.
Tech Talk and the Veterans Post moved to B5 this week – look for them there.
You can also keep current with reports from the Texas County Courthouse, Texas County Sheriff’s Department, Texas County Commission, LPD and MSHP on B2 and B3 of this edition.
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