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Submitted Montauk Baptist Church hosted their annual Fisherman’s Breakfast on opening day of trout season, March 1. This event was established in 1998 as one of the church’s missions in the community, and has been held continuous except for interruptions by two snowstorms. Attendance this year was 235 and marked an all time record for…

By Shari Harris, Publisher A typical chilly cold morning for early March did not deter those eager to participate in the annual Trout Season opening day event at Montauk State Park on Tuesday, March 1. Fishermen lined the shores and stood in the stream, awaiting the horn and firing of the starter pistol. Don Stokes…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield looks forward to spring in “Peepers and Petals,” in spite of winter weather. Larry Dablemont shares “The Weird Story of Two Walleyes,” and Friday evening will host the informational meeting for the “Big Piney-Old Ozarks” museum. See…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A new season of catch-and-keep trout fishing opened on Tuesday, March 1, at participating Missouri State Parks, including Montauk State Park. It also welcomes back current employees, those with new positions and new employees. This began the first of Kaylyn Dalbom’s opening seasons as the new Park Superintendent. Dalbom took…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Montauk State Park is conveniently located close to home, and one of 92 Missouri state parks and historic sites. Approximately seven springs combine with Pigeon Creek, thus becoming the headwaters of the Current River. Over 40 million gallons of water flow daily at a constant 57/58-degree temperature, perfect for the…

Photos by Christy Porter

  Little League Signups Tuesday, March 1 and Thursday, March 10 6:00 – 7:30 p.m. at Fox Fire House Community Room 115 Old Salem Road, Licking Sign up forms are also available at City Hall. The sign up deadline is March 18, 2022.  

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Downtown Inc. hosted a fish fry and auction fundraiser Saturday to benefit repairs and painting of the Licking Mill. Generous donations by community members (current and former) of money, time, food, music and auction items made the evening a grand success. Fish, hushpuppies, fried potatoes, beans and cornbread were fed…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: This week is the special FFA edition of The Licking News. The Licking chapter members share their activities and photos, and area businesses and government entities show their support and offer congratulations. A “River cleanup to honor local river…