By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Mayor Keith Cantrell hosted the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Wednesday, May 19, at the Fox Fire Station Community Room. Minister Rick Mosher, Licking Christian Church; Pastor John and Gina Jordan, Rock Springs Baptist Church; Pastor Meri Wrest and Ministry of Helps Larry Wrest, Destiny Worship Center; and Pastor Wayne Carrigan,…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: We honor the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our nation protecting our freedoms because FREEDOM IS NOT FREE. Rick Mansfield contemplates “Beauty or Beast – the Balance” in nature, and Larry Dablemont describes…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher Whether you went Thursday to see the Pony Pulls, or Friday for the Team Roping, or perhaps Saturday to see Strongman Steve lift 260-pounds with his teeth, the 2021 Raymondville Picnic was designed to entertain. Live music each night included Larry Martin & Country Revival, Garold McCoy & South 63…

Submitted Chris Pyle will once again be announcing the Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo. This will be Pyle’s 15th appearance as announcer for the event. He has been a member of PRCA since 2003. Chris and his wife, Lisa, daughter, Kendall and son, Luke live in Pilot Grove, Mo. Besides being an announcer for PRCA…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Farm to table, The Licking Farmer’s Market opened for their sixth season selling produce, plants, herbs, nuts, meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods and dry goods by area vendors. The Farmer’s Market is hosted by the Licking United Methodist Church and is available on Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to…

The LHS Band received a Gold (Exemplary) rating at the 2021 MSHSAA Music Contest. Band member Dawson Havens earned a Silver (Outstanding) rating for his snare drum solo. The LHS Chamber Choir and Concert Choir both received Silver ratings at the event. Cadrian Hutsell earned a Gold rating for her vocal solo. Betty Jo Roberts…