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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The children were delighted and a bit in awe when characters from Lewis Carroll’s book, Alice in Wonderland, strolled into the Licking branch of the Texas County Library on Saturday morning for a tea party. As Alice, the Mad Hatter, the Apprentice Mad Hatter, the White Rabbit, the Queen of…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The 2022 April Election Notices are in this week’s edition to assist you with what’s on the Tuesday, April 5, ballot. Do your part, VOTE! Rick Mansfield weaves a web of Irish music and storytelling in “Potatoes Plus.” Larry…

There will be a final town hall meeting on Saturday, April 2, at 6 p.m., at Licking City Hall, prior to the April 5 election. The purpose of the meeting will be to answer citizens’ questions about the upcoming ballot question regarding an increase in the city sales tax. The tax would support the Licking…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Nearly two years of remodeling and upgrades culminated in the season opening of Big Rock Candy Mountain near Jadwin earlier this month. Featuring rental cabins, RV and primitive camping spots, an inground saltwater pool, a general store, and the Big Chill Bar & Grill, Big Rock Candy Mountain is well on…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual meeting of the University of Missouri Texas County Extension was held Thursday evening, March 24, at the Texas County Extension Office in Houston. Attendees were treated to a meal before the presentation of the 2021 Annual Report by County Engagement Specialist Brandi Richardson. The report highlighted the Extension’s work…

By Sheriff Scott Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff’s Dept. MARCH 30, 2022 UPDATE: A male suspect is in custody; the investigation indicates he is the only suspect involved. The investigation is ongoing, however, there is no danger to the community at this time. Formal charges have not been filed yet; additional information will be released pending…

A Town Hall meeting will be held beginning at 6 p.m. at the Fox Firehouse Community Room on Friday, March 25. LPD Chief Pat Burton and LPD officers will be available to answer any questions and address comments in regards to the Proposition P question on the April 5 ballot. The question reads: Shall the…

Submitted by Sgt. Brian Allgire, LPD LICKING, Mo. (March 23, 2022) – On March 22, 2022, at approximately 7:23 p.m., officers from the Licking Police Department were dispatched to a residence on Cedar Street for a report of a suicidal subject, which had barricaded himself in a bedroom with a firearm. Responding officers attempted to…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Qualified voters will be asked to elect two, three-year term board members for Licking R-VIII School District on the Municipal Election ballot on Tuesday, April 5. The newly elected board members will start the new term on April 11. Those running to serve include one incumbent, Roy Kinder; and five…