By Christy Porter, Managing Editor January – The CDC began the New Year by updating its recommendations for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine periods. Good news: Zero traffic fatalities occurred over the New Year’s holiday weekend. School was dismissed after a one-day return from the holidays due to snowfall; it closed again mid-month due to the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: We at The Licking News wish you and yours a very Happy New Year filled with God’s blessings, health, family and friendship! Thank you for your patronage throughout the years and we look forward to your continued patronage in…

By Shari Harris, Publisher A caroling group was established with a post on Facebook by Delta Hernandez, and those interested in joining the fun met under the sign at Town & Country Supermarket on Tuesday, December 20, before making their rounds. Hernandez was inspired to create the group by her previous experiences taking youth groups…