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Around 75 people attended a Town Hall Meeting held in the Fox Community Room on Thursday, August 27. City of Licking Mayor Scott Ogden hosted the meeting, which was called to discuss two community boards and the future of the city’s factory building. Mayor Ogden invited those interested in being on the Planning and Zoning…

Ozark Family Rodeo came to the Licking Rodeo Grounds on Saturday for roping and riding action. Cowboys and cowgirls spanning a wide range of ages kicked up some dust and showed what they could do. Breakaway roping, team roping, ranch broncs, mutton bustin’, bulls from walk/trot level to senior mini bulls, barrel racing, pole bending…

Another school year has begun! The Class of 2027 has started its senior year, and the Class of 2039 is making its way through kindergarten this year. Licking R-8 Schools began classes on Wednesday, August 26. Superintendent Telena Haneline reported district admission numbers were up by around 50 this school year, with some new students…

Three Rivers Hospice-Licking office held their Second Annual Memorial Butterfly Release Friday at the Intercounty Pavilion in Licking’s Old City Park. The event was in memory of the 120 clients of the Licking office who passed away in the previous year. The Licking office serves clients within a 90-mile radius of Licking. Families of those…