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  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor  Between 300-400 participants at the Licking Assembly of God Back-to-School Bash had a fun time on Saturday evening. “It’s not charity, it’s community,” said Senior Pastor Paul Richardson. “We want to help give students in our school district a great school year.” Richardson and Outreach Pastor Larissa Satterfield agreed…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The August Licking R-VIII School Board meeting is reviewed, as is the August Licking Board of Aldermen meeting. The MSHP reminds parents and motorists to keep safety in mind with the beginning of the school year. Texas County Memorial…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Fort Leonard Wood hosted “Meet Your Army” day Saturday, August 13, on Gammon Field. The gates were opened for a day full of informative activities that the public and 80 students from the Missouri Military Academy were invited to view and participate in. An event of this scope has not…

Mo. Secretary of State’s Office JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – On Tuesday, August 9, Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft issued certificates pertaining to initiative petitions filed with his office. Signatures for initiative petitions 2022-051 and 2022-059 were submitted to the secretary of state’s office on May 8. Petition 2022-051 pertains to ranked-choice voting and petition…

A Bronze Star medal was recently given to the Licking VFW Post #6337 in the hope of locating the owner or family members. An inscription on the reverse partially reads George Foster. Please call the VFW at 573-674-4214 with any information.

The Texas County Clerk’s Office released the unofficial results of the August 2 Primary Election. Texas County had a 23.47 percent turnout. Total ballots numbered 3,908 of 16,648 registered voters in the county.   Republican Party Ballots: 3,442 Democratic Party Ballots: 459 Libertarian Party Ballots: 3 Constitution Party Ballots: 4 U.S. Senator (Republican Party) Total…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reflects on the many benefits of family time “At the River” in Reflections from the Road, and reports on the Ozark Heritage Project’s assistance with the Kentucky flooding disaster. Larry Dablemont explains “Topwater Time” when fishing in…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Over ninety attendees of all ages joined in the rhythm and music of musician and singer Walter Plant last Wednesday at the Licking Senior Center. Plant lives outside the Houston, Texas, area, but likes to perform locally when visiting friends here, and has been doing so for 13 years. “I’ve…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Pickin’ on the Porch and Fall Festival will be held on Saturday, September 24, at the historic Licking Mill. There are lots of fun events planned for the day, including the tradition of musical entertainment, mill tours, storytelling and vendors. This year numerous local and county organizations and…