By Shari Harris, Publisher Storms swept a path across northeast Texas County on Tuesday, July 18. Damage was reported to trees, utility lines and structures along Cadle Road, Highway 32, and Pigeon Creek Road east of Licking. Tree tops were broken and battered among a stand of century-old walnut trees on Pigeon Creek Road, which…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. LHS-JH Registration is coming soon, and Licking Elementary will host an upcoming Open House. Registration is going on now at Missouri State University-West Plains. You…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Bridge Builders hosted a Side-by-Side Ride Saturday, raising funds for the organization. Between 55 and 60 units registered to participate and over 100 people gathered Saturday for their trip to Saltpeter Cave, Big Rock Candy Mountain, and back to Licking for a silent auction. Registration fees and auction items…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Library Summer Reading Program ended with a splash Saturday evening at the Licking Aquatic Center. All participants were invited to a pool party that included pizza, prizes and an evening of swimming fun. Twenty-nine participants completed the program, which included weekly events with interesting and fun presenters of…

By Shari Harris, Publisher A petition drive which started earlier this year asked for road improvements to Shafer Road in Sherrill Township, in northern Texas County. Close to 500 signatures were collected from citizens concerned about the condition of the approximately 6.9 mile stretch of paved road, which passes multiple residences and farms and offers…

By Brian Allgire, LPD Sergeant On July 20, 2023, officers with the Licking Police Department were dispatched to the Corner Express gas station for a report of a male subject using a hatchet as a weapon and attacking people. Upon arrival, officers located Shawn Sisler, age 33, at the gas pump, and an uninjured victim…