By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association treated the Licking community with lunch on Friday for Member Appreciation Day. Membership was invited to stop by the offices on Maple Street where Alyssa Hayes and Joanette Notz greeted attendees. Several associates were kept busy grilling burgers and packing meals. IECA served 660 meals, with…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. Licking’s 9th Annual Light the Night Festival will be held in Downtown Licking from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, October 31. The Costume Contest will be at 6 p.m. in front of…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department visited Licking Elementary School on Friday. Firefighter Bobby Liveoak asked kindergarteners from Ms. Hebblethwaite, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Shepphard’s classes what the correct response should be for several possible fire situations. He then opened the presentation for questions from the children. The students’ responses…

World War II Veteran Glen Fraley’s story, as told to Christy Porter, Managing Editor. Everyone has a story. Glen Fraley, a local veteran, has willingly shared his military service story. He served our country from 1946 to 1947, in Japan, as part of the relief and cleanup effort. Just two days after Christmas, in December…