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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department visited Licking Elementary School on Friday. Firefighter Bobby Liveoak asked kindergarteners from Ms. Hebblethwaite, Ms. Taylor and Ms. Shepphard’s classes what the correct response should be for several possible fire situations. He then opened the presentation for questions from the children. The students’ responses…

World War II Veteran Glen Fraley’s story, as told to Christy Porter, Managing Editor. Everyone has a story. Glen Fraley, a local veteran, has willingly shared his military service story. He served our country from 1946 to 1947, in Japan, as part of the relief and cleanup effort. Just two days after Christmas, in December…

MSHP LOCATED AND SAFE! The Howell County Sheriff’s Office has updated an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at 4348 County Rd 2120, Pomona at 4 p.m. on 10/10/2022. The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is: Alfred Wayne Bridges, a white male, age 73, hgt 5’9″, 180 lbs, gray hair, gray…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Wildcat Early Learning Center visited the Licking Volunteer Fire Department Friday morning to learn more about fire safety and firefighters. October 9-15 is National Fire Prevention Week, and firefighters Quentin Trout, David Potts and Cherokee Potts talked to the children and gave them a tour of the fire trucks. At…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming area events. Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association will be having their Member Appreciation Day on Friday, October 14. Abounding Hope Church will have a fish fry on October 14. Titan Paving & Drainage and Healthy Dent…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Saturday’s R&S Truck & Tractor Pull held a special meaning for several hometown pullers who were family and friends of the late Kaleb Keaton. To honor the memory of his son, Freddie Keaton drove Kaleb’s 2008 Dodge, aptly named Kaleb’s Toy. Local drivers participated in the SMTTPA and hometown categories. Licking’s…

Photos by Christy Porter

There are plenty of opportunities to join the October fun in and around Licking this year. Saturday, October 29 – Licking United Methodist Church – Their Fall Festival, with shopping and great food, will be held from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Licking Residential Care – The public is invited to…

Houston Lions Club HOUSTON, Mo. – The Annual Texas County Siren Bowl took place on Sunday, September 25. The event raised $2,820 for the Texas County Shop with a Hero Program. Funds were raised through sponsorships, a silent auction held at the event, a concession stand and entry fees, “This was another great event for…