LHS student chosen for Legislative Shadowing
Licking High School junior Lillian Godi took an exciting and educational trip to the State Capitol in Jefferson City on April 22. Read entire article in The Licking News.
Read MoreElementary students win Rodeo Coloring Contest
The Licking Chamber of Commerce sponsored a coloring contest for grades preK through sixth grade at Licking Elementary School. Read entire article in The Licking News.
Read MoreComing Events: May 21, 2026
STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, May 21. LICKING CHAMBER OF COMMERCE RODEO The 41st Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo will be Friday and Saturday, May 29 and 30, at 7 p.m. at the rodeo grounds. RAFFLE FUNDRAISER FOR LICKING RESIDENTIAL…
Read MoreClassifieds: May 21 – 27, 2026
Yard/Garage Sales: Yard Sale: Friday 2-5pm, Saturday 8am-noon. Two families, household items, kids clothes. 13314 McCulloch Drive, Licking. L/20/1tc For Sale: For Sale: JD 410 round baler, hay rake. Call 573-308-6323. L/3/tfn For Sale: Display Cabinets, Wood Desk, Tables, 20 Ft. Aluminum Jonboat, 2 Deer Heads, Pool Table, Misc. Items. 417-777-5227 H/4/2tp For Sale: Books…
Read MoreLicking High School Class of 2026 commencement
The Licking High School Class of 2026 crossed the stage to receive their diplomas, with a change this year. Licking’s traditional Mother’s Day ceremony was moved to Friday evening, May 8. Senior week led up to the event. Tuesday evening, May 5, the Senior Academic Reception was held at Assembly of God Church, with special…
Read MoreMontauk State Park celebrates 100 years at Old Mill Days
Montauk State Park celebrated their 100th anniversary during Old Mill Days Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9. The Montauk Mill, which sustained damage during the flood of November 2024, was restored in time for the celebration and was open to visitors. The two-day event included history tours, live music, a craft fair, a food…
Read MoreWeekend Craft Festival to support the mill
The annual Licking Mill Craft and Treasure Fest will be held on Saturday, May 16, on the lawn of the historic Licking Mill. This promises to be a good year for the festival, with several new craft vendors, food, and great music by Licking native Cadrian Hutsell, who will be performing on the porch of…
Read MoreNew charges against Asburys include second degree murder
The skeletal remains recovered during the execution of a search warrant on March 10, 2026, from a residence on Lundy Road have been scientifically confirmed as Ceasar Asbury based on dental comparison performed by the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to a press release from the Texas County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, May…
Read MoreLady Wildcats Track and Field win District meet
The Licking Wildcats Track and Field teams brought their best to the Class 2 District 5 Championship meet on Saturday, May 9. The Lady Wildcats brought home the title of first place as a team at the meet, and two boys relay teams set new school records. For the Lady Wildcats, results were as follows:…
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