A Town Hall meeting will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fox Firehouse Community Room on Friday, March 25. LPD Chief Pat Burton and LPD officers will be available to answer any questions and address comments in regards to the Proposition P question on the April 5 ballot. The question reads: Shall the…

Submitted by Sgt. Brian Allgire, LPD LICKING, Mo. (March 23, 2022) – On March 22, 2022, at approximately 7:23 p.m., officers from the Licking Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Cedar Street for a report of a suicidal subject, which had barricaded himself in a bedroom with a firearm. Responding officers attempted to…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Qualified voters will be asked to elect two, three-year term board members for Licking R-VIII School District on the Municipal Election ballot on Tuesday, April 5. The newly elected board members will start the new term on April 11. Those running to serve include one incumbent, Roy Kinder; and five…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The 2022 April Election Notices are in this week’s edition to assist you with what’s on the Tuesday, April 5, ballot. Rick Mansfield shares many reasons why “Time is Precious.” Larry Dablemont tells of “A Place to Be, Someday!…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Knights of Columbus Council 12650 held their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at St. John the Baptist Church on St. Patrick’s Day. A “taste of Ireland” was enjoyed by 202 people; the meal also included potatoes, carrots, and a choice of bread, dessert and drinks. They began serving…

Submitted by Chief Pat Burton, LPD LICKING, Mo. – On March 19, 2022, at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Licking Police Department was dispatched to the Licking R-8 School Gymnasium (Building E) in reference to a motor vehicle striking the building. Upon the officer’s arrival, the scene was secured and an investigation was initiated. During the…