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  By Shari Harris, Publisher Saturday was a great day for a festival, and the Fall Festival – Pickin’ on the Porch – provided plenty of activities for those attending. Photos by Shari Harris & Christy Porter & Gracelyn Wesley Craft and other vendors offered a variety of fall decor, woodworking, burlap, food and more.…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See advertisements for upcoming events in the area. Burch Insurance will send Toni to the Senior Center on September 29 to answer your questions about Medicare; Leon Slape will perform on the piano beforehand. Progressive Ozark Bank’s Customer Appreciation…

By Shari Harris, Publisher It was the beginning of the 2002-2003 school year when the Wildcat Early Learning Center opened its doors. On Thursday, September 22, 2022, they celebrated their 20th birthday with a cookout – hot dogs, hamburgers, party hats and noisemakers, and don’t forget – birthday cake! Children gathered with their families, played…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Fifth grade students and teachers from Licking and Success joined U.S. veterans from VFW Post 6337 on Wednesday, September 21, to assist in the Dignified Disposal of Unserviceable Flags. Teachers Michelle Meizler, Autumn Case and Chrissy Medlock walked to the VFW hall with approximately 45 students and joined Success teacher…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Ministerial Alliance held an ecumenical-Christian Service in the Park (Licking’s Old City Park) on Sunday evening to support funding for their ongoing assistance in crisis situations within the community. Prior to the praise and worship service, a meal of grilled hot dogs, chips, dessert snacks and beverage was…

Photos by Christy Porter

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Saturday, September 24, Licking Downtown will host the “Pickin’ on the Porch” Fall Festival, with a full day of fun, music, food, vendors, and an old fashioned quilt turning. Also on Sunday, September 25, the Annual Siren Bowl to…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Around 105 people participated in G-Ma Pam’s Walk for Life 5K Glow Run/Walk Saturday evening, Sept. 17, through the streets of Licking. The fundraising event was held to raise money for G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack, a non-profit organization that helps local cancer patients pay for expenses while in treatment. Pastor Rick…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The 8th Annual Raymondville Festival of Yesteryear was held Saturday at the Raymondville Fairgrounds with proceeds benefitting the Raymondville Volunteer Fire Department. The RVFD serves the Raymondville area and is a mutual aide support for surrounding areas including the Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department. Beginning the day’s festivities, Fire Chief…