By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Students at Sonshine and Rainbows Day School had an exciting learning experience on Tuesday, September 28, when the Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department came to visit. Arrival at the planned visit with the students ran a little late as the fire department had received an earlier call, and had gone…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield takes a vacation and shares “Sunsets and Promises.” Larry Dablemont vividly describes “The Storm” while reminiscing of old times. Be prepared, it’s National Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 3-9. Licking Residential Care staff and residents are “Good neighbors.”…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Police Department now has a new K-9 team. Officer Kaleb Berkshire is not new to the police department but has been with the police force for over two years; K-9 Officer Atos is the recent addition. “A canine program can add a lot to any law enforcement department…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “One door closed as another door opened,” said Steve and Pat Buckner of Buckner & Gately Auction Services on their recent opening at a new location on East Highway 32. In July, the Licking Development Board had a buyer for the old Rawlings building located on Cedar Street, where auctions…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The 58th Annual Rose Holland Trout Derby “Catch me if you can” was held this weekend at Montauk State Park. This year’s derby raised a total of $12,415 for the American Heart Association. Roosevelt “Rose” Holland was the second independent trout hatchery manager at Montauk State Park. He died of a…