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…
Read MorePurpose in the Park
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Purpose in the Park, a gathering with a purpose of fellowship, praise, worship and God’s Word, was held at the Old City Park Pavilion on Saturday evening. The nondenominational event began with an early meal of hot-off-the-grill hot dogs, chips, drinks, and an almost world famous chocolate chip cookie. Registration…
Read MoreWeekly auction returns to Licking
By Shari Harris, Publisher The grand opening of DJ & DJ Auction Service Thursday evening was held at their location on Main Street in Licking. Auctioneer David James Grossenbacher, of Salem, and his son, David James Grossenbacher II (or DJ), have combined forces, and they plan to hold auctions at 118 S. Main Street every…
Read MoreLicking Truck & Tractor Pull stopped by rain
By Shari Harris, Publisher When Shellie Ogden, with R&S Track, checked the radar at noon on Saturday, it looked promising for the rains to hold off until after the evening’s Truck and Tractor Pull at R&S Track. Noon was the deadline for canceling the event. By the time Lone Pine began singing at 4:30 p.m.,…
Read MoreClass of 1962 Reunion
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Class of 1962 held a reunion at El Carnaval, on Saturday. Classmates from other years, friends and family, totaling 22, joined the celebration. The class of 1962 had been holding their reunions every five years, but after their 60th they decided to start getting together every year. This…
Read MoreLocal children receive support from Intercounty Electric
Submitted Recently, Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association presented checks totaling $28,500 to 19 school backpack programs. These backpack programs help support students with food-insecurities. Each of the 19 schools in IECA’s service territory have an organization or program dedicated to providing kid-friendly, nutritious food to those students who just need a little extra to get them…
Read MorePost-season honors announced for Wildcat Baseball
By Shari Harris, Publisher The 2024 Class 3 All State Baseball Team has been announced. Three members of the Licking Wildcat Baseball Team earned the honor this season. Silas Antle (Pitchers), Rusty Buckner (Outfield) and Keyton Cook (DH/Utility) all received First Team All-State honors. The 2024 Class 3 District 9 All District Baseball Team has…
Read MoreLady ’Cat Softball athletes receive honors
Three Licking Softball team athletes earned All-Class 2 District 3 Softball first team honors, and four were named to the second team this year. Makenna Skidmore, Aubrey Gorman and Mya Rinne were named to the first team. Second team honors went to Halee Clayton, Zoey Dawson, Allie Medlock and Janelle Bates. Skidmore, Gorman and Rinne…
Read MoreLicking students receive scholarships
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “Go forth and be awesome!” said Michelle Whitaker, Rolla Witches Night Inc, to the students with exuberance. “We appreciate the creativity and ingenuity used to express yourselves on the scholarship applications.” Rolla Witches Night Inc, with Salon Legacy, hosts an annual community fundraising event in Rolla. This year the organization…
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