By Chief Pat Burton, LPD LICKING, Mo. – On November 30, 2023, at approximately 8:18 p.m., a Licking officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store in reference to a report of a robbery. Two store employees reported a masked male, wearing a hood and black face paint, entered the store and pepper sprayed both…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Around 40 people were present for this year’s Lighting of the Mill on Saturday evening. Carols were sung, hot cocoa warmed hands and stomachs, and cookie treats were enjoyed by most. Licking’s annual guest Mr. Santa Claus attended the event. Mr. Claus assisted with caroling then visited with children and the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Christmas Celebration will be held December 2; activities include shopping at the bazaar, Santa, a Fish Fry, toy giveaway and the parade! A drawing for twin quilts and teddy bears for kids birth to 10-years will also…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Assembly of God held their annual Community Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day with over 200 friends dining together in fellowship. Pastor Larissa Satterfield welcomed the attendees and gave a prayer of thanksgiving before friendly volunteers served from a bountiful buffet. Diners enjoyed a feast from a selection of turkey,…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Forty-nine staff Veterans and 73 Veteran offenders with honorable discharges were recognized for their military service at a ceremony held Wednesday, November 15, at South Central Correctional Center-Licking. Correctional Program Specialist/Corrections Case Manager II Joseph Satterfield performed a Veteran roll call followed by a moment of silence for those Veterans…