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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The weather cooperated beautifully with sunny skies for the second annual Junk Derby 2022 held on Saturday at Old Mill Street in Licking. A consistent flow of attendees kept vendors engaged while public service participants readily provided information and assistance. Suzie Blackburn gave Licking Mill tours throughout the day, sharing…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield writes of “The Little Things,” and how taking care of the little things takes care of the big things. Larry Dablemont goes fish-hunting, or… is “Hunting a Good Place to Fish.” Texas County Museum of Art &…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast was held early Thursday morning on the National Day of Prayer, May 5, 2022, at Fox Fire Station Community Room. “This annual event is an opportunity for everyone to get together and pray for the community, eat a hearty breakfast and visit. Everyone is always…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Texas County Clerk Peggy Seyler certified the City of Licking Special Election results on Friday, May 6. Linda Breedlove with 53 votes will be sworn in as Alderman Ward II at the next Licking City Council meeting. It was a close contest, with incumbent Mike Aiken receiving 50 votes. His…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Reverend Gary Parker has joined the New Life Free Will Baptist Church as its new pastor and will begin his leadership role on Sunday, May 15. He and his wife, Sharon, have both called the St. Louis area home, and Gary lived for a short time in Salem. Gary accepted…

Submitted Annually, American Legion Post #41 in Houston, Mo., recognizes high school students from around the county for exceptional citizenship in their community. These students are all familiar, in varying degrees, with the history of our country. They know that our way of life didn’t “just happen.” It is the product of work and an…

The unofficial City of Licking Special Election results, as posted Tuesday evening by Texas County Clerk Peggy Seyler, are: Linda Breedlove – 53 votes, Mike Aiken – 50 votes. The special election on Tuesday, May 3, 2022, was held to decide the tie for Alderman Ward II between incumbent Mike Aiken and challenger Linda Breedlove.…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School Concert Band and Concert Choir, and the Junior High Band entertained guests with a performance Sunday, May 1, at the Sherman Hill Field House. Band and choir director Briana Link recognized the senior performers at the event. A Visual Arts Showcase was on display as well, featuring…