By Shari Harris, Publisher A wide span of generations headed out from the Licking Senior Center a little after 9 o’clock Saturday morning for a journey down the back roads southeast of Licking. Participants packed picnic lunches, which they enjoyed during their break at Saltpeter Cave. Giveaways were awarded during the ride, with winners picking…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Intercounty Electric will hold their Annual Membership Meeting on June 28. Make plans to attend! Buckner & Gately Auction Service will begin the bidding on Saturday for another great sale. Rick Dixon Auction Service LLC is holding an estate…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Loaded Smoke Wagon food truck is definitely loaded with good BBQ and unique twists on BBQ favorites. Darrell and Maggie Sharp rolled into the Friendly Village Shopping Center, West Hwy. 32, on Rodeo Weekend, opened the window and began to serve the Licking community. Menu items begin with St.…

From its origins in 1974 at Hilke’s Cafe until the present day, Hilke’s Ice Company has sought to meet the needs of its customers. Even a devastating fire that engulfed the Freeburg plant early Wednesday morning hasn’t dimmed their mission. In a news release by the Missouri Division of Fire Safety, the fire was determined…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives and the community for the past nine-years, during part-time, free-lance and full-time employment with several publishers at The Licking News. I sincerely appreciate the sharing of your community events, stories, memories, history, concerns and friendship. I appreciate the…

Photos by Christy Porter