In this edition: June 13, 2024

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News:
The family of Joyce Crum extends their appreciation for the many kindnesses during the time of their loss.
The Great Jungle Journey at Abounding Hope VBS starts Monday.
Friends and family are invited to Gerald and June’s Birthday and Anniversary Celebration!
Licking Bridge Builders presents the Second Annual Side-by-Side Ride on June 22.
IECA will hold their Annual Membership Meeting on Friday, June 28.
A gift subscription to The Licking News is still a gift that continues giving for an entire year.
The Licking Bridge Builders Senior Center will hold their monthly board meeting on June 19.
See recognitions for a 2024 Graduate, and spring President and Dean’s List.
Sign up now for MSU-WP Summer Scholars Academy.
Lee Ann Akins, Branch Librarian, updates us on new items at the Licking Library Branch, the Summer Reading Program, the monthly Book Club and provides information on services and other events.
This week Ozarks Cooks features a “Spring Fruit Salad,” submitted by Linda Mondy.
Rick Mansfield tells of “Guests – Good and Great” in Reflections from the Road.
Scott Hamilton urges caution with “Deceptive Artificial Intelligence” in this week’s Tech Talk.
Caleb Jones, CEO, AMEC, shares “Our Way of Life” this month.
Pastor Bob McQueen shares “A Pastor’s Poem.”
A “Mother’s Day Service” held at Mt. Zion Church, in Akers, an event not held since the mid-1960s, is shared by Deloris Gray Wood.
Texas County Memorial Hospital received a $50,000 MoDOT grant to be used for improving transportation for seniors and those with disabilities.
Texas County 911 director Terra Culley shared an “Early Morning Call” that was not taken lightly.
Bernadette Holzer has announced her candidacy for Missouri’s 143rd House District.
Randi McCallian has announced her candidacy for U.S. Congress, 8th District.
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is accepting entries for its 2024 Missouri photo contest.
Get the details of the Missouri Conservation Commission May meeting.
LRFD Fire Chief Aaron Greathouse reminds us to be safe while “Celebrating Independence” in this month’s Behind the Red.
An offender death at South Central Correction Center in Licking has been reported.
You can also keep current with reports from the Licking Police Department, Licking City and Rural Fire Department, County Commission, Courthouse, Sheriff’s Department and MSHP.
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