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By Shari Harris, Publisher TLC Alternative Health offered an open house Thursday evening, January 12, to introduce their newest treatment option – Belle Sculpt. The evening was directed at encouraging everyone to live healthy and feel good about themselves. Tammy and Kamryn Barnes operate TLC Alternative Health, and offer Alternative Health services along with products…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Class of 2029 learned the story of the Underground Railroad Quilt during the first semester of classes. Prior to choosing and beginning their quilt blocks, the students read “The Patchwork Path: A Quilt Map to Freedom,” by Bettye Stroud. It is a fictional story of Hannah and her father,…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings in “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. The Pregnancy Resource Center (PRC) is sponsoring the movie “Lifemark” at the Melba Theatre. A very Happy Birthday to Cindy Wampner! Licking Downtown will hold…

By Supt. Cristina Wright Licking R-VIII School District Board of Education members were recognized for their volunteer service at the Monday, January 9, regular business meeting. Each year during the month of January, Licking R-VIII School District, along with school districts across the state, honor the many contributions of locally elected advocates for Missouri schoolchildren…

By Shari Harris, Publisher A new sign, Montauk Studios, on the north side of what once was the Scenic Rivers Inn heralds a new style of living in Licking, studio apartments. The apartments are limited to one or two residents only, and are “inspired by minimalism and eco-conscious lifestyles,” according to the website of the…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “My daughter Rhonda and I, along with others, saw this car at Shell (in Licking) on New Year’s Eve,” shared Denece Mitchell in an email to The Licking News. A review of area residents’ Facebook pages presented additional photos of the unique car. So we had to know more. The…

  In this edition: January 5, 2023 In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See the details of an upcoming Open House at TLC Alternative Health. Phelps Health advertises a new physician. Only thirteen 2023 Calendars of Yesteryear are left in stock – see where to…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor July – Licking’s Independence Day celebration included a cornhole tournament, vendors, food, raffles, music, and a culmination of a grand fireworks display. An arrest of Tommie Whetzell was made in a 2007 cold case homicide investigation; the television program “Cold Justice” provided resources to aid the investigation when the Texas…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The COVID pandemic had a negative effect on many businesses. The Floral Preservation Co was no exception. However a new movie being released in February called “The Wedding Hustler” may be their perfect antidote. Teresa Rinne started her business, The Floral Preservation Company, just before COVID changed life as we knew…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor January – The CDC began the New Year by updating its recommendations for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine periods. Good news: Zero traffic fatalities occurred over the New Year’s holiday weekend. School was dismissed after a one-day return from the holidays due to snowfall; it closed again mid-month due to the…