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By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Senior Center celebrated their five-year anniversary Saturday with a packed house of 85 to 90 people. Hamburgers and hot dogs were served for lunch, followed by the auctioning of a variety of delicious desserts. Auctioneer Jeff Foulks engaged bidders in raising funds for the Center, with nearly half of…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department responded to the call of a parked RV on fire Friday afternoon. The fire began approximately 1/4-mile west of the Dent County line on Highway VV and, mainly due to 30-40 mph winds, quickly spread to the surrounding countryside. Recognizing the potential of spread…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher Downtown Licking holiday celebration planning is well underway, with the Licking Chamber of Commerce and Licking Downtown, Inc., both preparing. Festivities begin with the Lighting of the Mill on Saturday, November 26. Expect Christmas carols and an opportunity to visit with that famous Claus couple from the North Pole. FFA…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Downtown Licking overflowed with costumed trick-or-treaters Monday evening at the Annual Light the Night Festival. Revelers began collecting candy at 5 p.m., and many trunk-or-treaters were out of treats well before 7 p.m. Photos by Shari Harris and Christy Porter Photos by Shari Harris, Christy Porter and Submitted Photos by Shari…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. Buckner and Gately Auction Service will be selling items to the highest bidder on Saturday. Abounding Hope Church celebrates their Homecoming with a concert and guest speaker on Sunday, November 6. Bennie Cook…

Licking Residential Care Photos by Christy Porter   Hickory Manor Photos by Christy Porter

  Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater has reported the cause of death in the September 1 death of Terrell Dawson, a 42-year-old offender who was incarcerated at South Central Correctional Center in Licking. A toxicology report showed a mixed drug toxicity, including fentanyl and xylazine. Laster reports that this is the first Texas County death…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Autopsy results for offender Oryon Guinn have indicated a fentanyl level of 23 ng/ml was responsible for his death, according to Texas County Coroner Marie Lasater. Guinn, age 38, was incarcerated at South Central Correctional Center in Licking when he died on September 10. A chemical detected in the fentanyl indicates…

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