By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Today is the observance of Veterans Day, annually observed on November 11. It is a federal holiday to celebrate and honor all the men and women who have served in the U.S. armed forces, war or peace, alive or deceased, for their bravery, sacrifice and love of country. Please make…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield shares “Handwriting Memories;” be the giver and the receiver. Larry Dablemont asks, “What IS the Truth About a Horrible Disease?” Local churches remain busy packing shoeboxes for Operation Christmas Child. Museum Muses is already sharing the holiday…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Missouri State Senator Karla Eslinger visited Licking on Monday. Among her stops was Hickory Manor, where she toured the facility and visited with some of the residents and employees. “I have a special place in my heart for our most vulnerable citizens, the elderly, the young and our veterans,” said…

The Licking News The LHS Art Club held an art fair on Saturday where the students had the option of trying their hand at different art forms, in classes presented by area artists and teachers. More than 40 high school and elementary students, sixth through twelfth grades, were given a choice of two classes. They…

The Licking News A Phelps County jury of seven males and five females listened to two days of evidence before finding Alan Haneline, 73, of Licking, guilty of two counts of Child Molestation. Haneline was arrested in February of 2017 when a grand jury indictment charged him after an investigation led by Chief Deputy Rowdy…

The Special Election held Tuesday, November 2, included voters in the Houston Rural Fire Protection District. Unofficial results indicated 700 ballots were cast, with 564 “NO” votes compared to 134 “Yes” votes for the question, “Shall there be established a Houston Rural Fire Protection District and a tax of thirty (30) cents on each one…

Office of the Mo. Secretary of State JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft wants Missourians to be aware of changes to opening and closing dates for candidate filing for the April 2022, General Municipal Election. Candidate filing for the General Municipal Election, which includes school boards, municipalities, fire districts and other political…