Area News

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. Rick Mansfield shares many reasons why “Time is Precious.” Larry Dablemont tells of “A Place to Be, Someday!…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Knights of Columbus Council 12650 held their annual Corned Beef and Cabbage Dinner at St. John the Baptist Church on St. Patrick’s Day. A “taste of Ireland” was enjoyed by 202 people; the meal also included potatoes, carrots, and a choice of bread, dessert and drinks. They began serving…

Submitted by Chief Pat Burton, LPD LICKING, Mo. – On March 19, 2022, at approximately 7:25 p.m., the Licking Police Department was dispatched to the Licking R-8 School Gymnasium (Building E) in reference to a motor vehicle striking the building. Upon the officer’s arrival, the scene was secured and an investigation was initiated. During the…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor  The Licking News met with the two aldermen seeking re-election and the candidate seeking election and is sharing their qualifications and goals, as well as presenting information on Proposition P. Voters will have the opportunity to make their choices on the April 5, 2022, ballot. Joe Dillard has been serving…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield affirms that tons of trash was removed during the Maggard’s Memorial Cleanup. Larry Dablemont tells a fish story in “A Lunker Bass and a Small Rock.” The Licking FBLA is taking spring Elementary pictures, and Missouri S…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Magnolia Way is described as a “modern but spicy type of flea market” on its Facebook page. The shop, located at Cedar Street Marketplace in the former Plant 7 Rawlings building on Cedar Street, is clean and inviting to shoppers, and proprietor Tracy Lohrer is dedicated to making sales for herself…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Texas County Sheriff Scott Lindsey held a town hall meeting on Friday, March 11, to offer information to the public regarding the law enforcement sales tax proposal which Texas County voters will see on their ballots in April. Lindsey, Chief Deputy Rowdy Douglas, four other deputies and jailers, Presiding Commissioner and…