In This Edition: December 31, 2025
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In this week’s print edition of The Licking News you’ll find the first half of our review of 2025.
On A4, see this week’s Athlete of the Week, sponsored by Rinne Tire Pros.
See two job listings on B4 – Salem Housing Authority is looking for a Modernization Coordinator and Smith Lumber is in search of workers to build furniture frames.
Look for 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.
One obituary will be found on A3. Our condolences to the family.
Also on A3, MSHP urges you to “Ring in the new year safely.”
On A4, Licking High School attended the welding competition at MSU-WP, and MSHSAA releases their summary of their December board meeting. It’s back to school next week, so also find the school menus and sports schedule on A4.
Area residents are invited to attend a Career Fair on February 26 hosted by MSU-WP, on A5. Also read about a recognition for Phelps Health, and a story on “Resetting her health: Emily’s story.” The first influenza numbers of this season are posted as well.
SCCC recognizes the recipient of a promotion; see who on A6. Reflections from the Road talks about “Searches That Save” and Sandi Scurlock has an interview with Charlie McCoy. Mrs. Linda Mondy’s recipe for Twelfth Night Cake is timely – Twelfth Night is traditionally celebrated on the date of the Feast of Epiphany.
The new column, “A Little Bit Like Home,” discerns between a day and a date, and Tech Talk looks at the history of “Old Ironsides.” You can also find Representative Bennie Cook’s Capitol Report on B1.
Reports from the Texas County Courthouse, the Sheriff’s Office, the County Commission and the LPD are on B2 this week. You’ll also find public notices, the Texas County Health Department’s Inspection Report, the MSHP Report, the holiday statistics from MSHP and a release from the MSHP in regards to an arrest that was made related to threatening online statements directed at Missouri governor Mike Kehoe, on B3.
Our classified page is on B4 this week, and B5 contains several articles from Mo. Dept. of Conservation, including regulation changes to the 2026 deer and turkey seasons, and local upcoming events.
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 is 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.
