This week is our CHRISTMAS EDITION! Pages B1-B5 contain the kindergartners’ letters to Santa, written by the second graders at Licking Elementary School. The same pages also have Christmas greetings from area businesses featuring artwork created by those same second graders. Page B6 shows a collection of Christmas trees from around the community. The Licking…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Edgar Springs Christmas Parade and Breakfast with Santa were held Saturday, December 14. A rainy morning did not stop the parade, though some watched from the protection of their cars. Walkers delivered handfuls of candy to hastily opened windows. Others couldn’t contain their excitement and left the dryness of their…

LICKING, Mo. – Scott Ogden, a financial professional with Thrivent, a diversified financial services organization, recently announced he is opening a new office in Licking to better serve his clients. “I’m looking forward to welcoming clients to my new office,” said Ogden. “But what I’m most excited about is having the opportunity to connect with…