In this edition: December 4, 2025
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In this week’s print edition of The Licking News you’ll find:
The Lighting of the Mill was postponed until this Thursday evening.
Portraits with Santa are being taken by Showcase Originals LLC on Sunday, see the details in their ad on A3.
On A4, see this week’s LHS/JH and Elementary Learners of the Week and the Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Corner Express-Shell, Kinder Plant Food and Rinne Tire Pros.
Phelps Health is welcoming Sydney Fryer, FNP-C, on A5.
You are invited to Candy Cane Lane annual Trees & Trains exhibit in Salem – see their ad on A6.
A full page of public notices, including election notices, will be found on B3.
You’ll find a listing of some of the consignments at Salem Livestock Auction’s upcoming Special Cow Sale on B5, along with information about sheep at the upcoming Livestock Sale.
You’ll find information about several upcoming activities in 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.
Read a heartfelt Thank You on A3, and we have three obituaries this week. Our condolences to the families.
Also on A3, see the results of the Fall Food for Families Drive, and learn where you can view the Geminid Meteor Shower on December 13.
Read the details about the new Choir program at MSU-WP on A4. The sports schedules and school menus are also on the page.
A5 this week has the TCMH Board Report, including information about a new provider coming to Licking; Phelps Health shares information about a breakthrough cancer therapy they will be offering.
On A6 this week, Rick Mansfield begins a multi-week story in Reflections from the Road, Sandi Scurlock gives us another country music interview, and Ozarks Cooks features Broccoli Gratin – courtesy of Mrs. Linda Mondy.
Scott Hamilton explains probability computing in Tech Talk, see this month’s article from AMEC CEO Caleb Jones, and MSHP warns us to Drive safe in winter weather.
You can also keep current with reports from the Texas County Courthouse, Texas County Sheriff’s Department and Texas County Commission on B3 this week.
The MSHP report, LPD activity report and October Texas County Inspection report all landed on B5 this week, along with holiday statistics from MSHP.
The Licking News print edition can be delivered to your mailbox or it may be picked up at these fine locations: in Licking, Town & Country Supermarket, Corner Express, Rinne Fast & Friendly, Casey’s General Store, Dollar General, Rinne Pharmacy, Route 63 Liquor, Friend Lumber Company, Feedlot Cafe, Country Crafts & Flea Market, and at the counter or at the paper box in front of The Licking News office; in Salem at the Salem News office, in Houston at Corner Express; in Edgar Springs at Dollar General, and in Success at Pittman’s Store.
The Licking News will be delivered free of charge again this school year to local third grade classes to inspire reading. Many thanks go to Town & Country Bank for their generous sponsorship of this program for the Licking third grade classes; many thanks to Progressive Ozark Bank for their generous sponsorship of this program for the Raymondville and Success third grade classes; and many thanks to Phelps County Bank for their generous sponsorship of this program for the Phelps County R-III third grade class.
