By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Local Licking elementary and high school Art Club members met to learn with area artists who mentored and taught different art venues in an artist collective on Saturday. Second year elementary art teacher Delanie Rinne and third year high school art teacher Leah Sullins hosted the event. Small classes of…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Rocky Hildebrand is willing to do whatever needs to be done when volunteering at the Licking United Community Help Center, and in many scenarios she is the only available volunteer able to do what needs to be done. Known for her ability to lift heavy weight, it is something she…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher The Raymondville R-VII School Board voted on Tuesday, April 13, to move to a four-day school week for the 2021-2022 school year. They aren’t alone. Phelps County R-III School in Edgar Springs is making the same change, as is the Eminence school district. Winona, Cabool and Summersville school districts have…

Get your COVID vaccination. Learn about changes and requirements for benefits. Enroll in VA health care. The 6th Annual Veteran Affairs Day will be held Friday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 99 and All American VFW Post 6280, 2522 Hwy 32 West in Salem, Mo. Veteran Affairs Day…

By Shari Harris, RPT, Publisher Dementia is NOT a normal part of aging, however, it does affect around 50 million people worldwide, according to the WHO. Furthermore, up to nine percent of those affected are under the age of 65. Five to eight percent of people at age 65 have dementia, and the number doubles…