In This Edition: March 26, 2026
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In addition to items posted on thelickingnews.net, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News you’ll find:
The Texas County sample ballot/election notices on B2 and B3.
Licking Ministerial Alliance is having their Community Resurrection Service on Sunday evening at Rock Springs Baptist Church, and the meeting of the Sherrill Township Community Watch is this Thursday – see the announcements on A3.
On A4, see this week’s HS Learner of the Week, sponsored by Corner Express-Shell, and Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Rinne Tire Pros.
The Texas County Health Department is advertising a Spring Into Wellness event on A5.
Salem Livestock lists consignments for their Stock Cow Sale on March 30, and Callaway Livestock lists consignments for their Special Cow Sale on April 2, both on B4.
The No Hunting listing will be found on A6 this week. The other public notices moved to B5 this week, and in addition to two Notice of Trustee’s Sales, Raymondville R-7 needs mowing bids, the Edgar Springs Rural Fire Protection District is giving notice about an ordinance that will be voted on soon, Licking R-8 is requesting bids for cutting hay, and Boone Township has posted a request for gravel bids. Also see our Business Card Directory on B5.
You’ll find advertisements from Century 21-South Central Realty, Hawn Law Office, Shelter Insurance – Airika Barnett-Wiseman, Hometown Accounting, Pierce Scrap Metal, Pro Plumbing, Ted’s Tile, and other local businesses throughout the paper, including our Church Directory sponsors 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.
Several new events have been added to Coming Events, on A2. This weekend is the Easter Egg Hunt.
Two obituaries are on A3. Our condolences to the families.
Project 13 was discussed at a recent NSDAR meeting, and SCCC announced a resident death, on A3.
Several area students visited the Capitol and were welcomed by Rep. Bennie Cook, see who won first at the Gymnastics State competition, and read which students from this region were chosen for the Agribusiness Academy Class, all on A4 with the school sports schedules and lunch menus.
On A5, Phelps Health earns Joint Commission Advanced Stroke Certification, spread the word about Alpha-gal syndrome, and read about what rare infection was identified in Missouri.
A6 features Rick Mansfield’s “Tales—Told and Tabled” and the MDC invites you to Heritage Days at Twin Pines Conservation Education Center in Winona. Linda Mondy explains an Easy Sweet Potato Casserole in Ozarks Cooks.
Cpl. Kenny Santee talks about Distracted Driving and Child Abuse Prevention in Behind the Blue; Tom Brand spends A Few Days with a Pink Rabbit; and Scott Hamilton compares Classic vs. Moder Computing on B1. Also read about a virtual MDC program on morel season.
The Courthouse Report starts on B2 and ends on B3 this week. The Sheriff’s Report starts on B3 and ends on B5. Also on B5, find the LPD Report, MSHP Report, and Texas County Commission report.
Don’t forget our puzzle and comics page on B6!
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