As heat and humidity rose to dangerous levels last week, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) urged Missourians of all ages to take precautions while these conditions last. While heat-related illnesses often affect the very young, the elderly and the chronically ill, summer temperatures also take a toll on healthy young…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reflects on the many meanings of a wave, including that of a “Wave Farewell.” Memories, newly made memories, and activities at the Texas County Museum of Art & History are shared in this week’s Museum Muses. Linda…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Retired Teachers and School Personnel of Texas County and Wright County met Monday, June 13, with Senator Karla Eslinger as featured speaker. Cindy Pirch, Texas County Retired Teachers and School Personnel President, welcomed members and opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Senator Eslinger shared…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking High School Assistant Baseball Coach Cole Roark submitted a proposal to the Board of Aldermen on Tuesday, June 14, that would mean major upgrades to Field 1 at Deerlick Park. A proposed synthetic turf infield would relieve drainage problems that currently exist at the field, which allowed only two home…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Long-time Licking resident and educator David Barnes held a book signing for his work, “Missives: The Eternal Quest” on Friday, June 17, at Hood’s Frosty Treat. Written under his pen name, D. K. Barnes, the work of Christian fiction is available to order online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and Barnes & Noble,…

Submitted This news release is being issued to provide notice about a data security incident affecting certain patients who received services at Phelps Care Regional Medical Center d/b/a Phelps Health (“Phelps Health”). On April 22, 2022, Phelps Health was notified by its vendor, MCG Health, LLC (“MCG”), that MCG had experienced a data security incident.…