By Pat Burton, LPD Chief of Police LICKING, Mo. (June 21, 2023) – On June 20, 2023, it was reported to the Licking Police Department that Carey Atwood had been residing in the Hickory Manor nursing home since March 9, 2023. It was advised that Atwood was a registered sex offender, out of the…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The City of Licking Water Project was reviewed at the June 13 meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen. City Utilities Superintendent Rodney Sullins and Engineer Terris Cates, of Integrity Engineering, updated the Board on the project, associated costs and how they would be paid, and anticipated timelines. The plans had…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: An LHS Mini Alumni Banquet will be held this Saturday; find out how to RSVP! Anutt Community Church announces more upcoming Gospel Singin’, and Jim and Audrey Friend are celebrating their 70th Wedding Anniversary. The Wildcat Travel Club is…

By Shari Harris,Publisher The Licking R-VIII Board of Education met on Monday, June 12, at 5:45 p.m. for the six-month community meeting and review of the district’s Safe Return to In-Person Learning Plan, followed by their regular monthly business meeting at 6 p.m. There was no community input voiced at the initial meeting, and Superintendent…