Area News

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield tells big fish stories in “Greatness in Guiding,” while Larry Dablemont shares duck hunting and canine companions in “Bolt & Lad.” Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett shares how reading is perfect for winter weather and offers selections from the Licking…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Memorial VFW Post 6337 held the 2021 – 2022 Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen Awards Banquet Monday evening. The evening began with prayer by Chaplain Ed Folger and a meal with choice of three entrees, provided by the VFW and Ed and Joyous Folger, with salads, vegetables and…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor January is National Human Trafficking Prevention Month and while one might think that human trafficking is not an issue in rural areas such as ours, recognizing key indicators can help prevent or stop the crime and help save a life, everywhere. “Human trafficking involves the use of force, fraud, or…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor  The first snowfall of 2022 was beautiful to watch as the light flakes tumbled from the skies beginning between 5 and 6 a.m. on Thursday morning in the Licking area. It continued to snow throughout the day and resulted in weather related school dismissals on Thursday and Friday following the…

By Supt. Cristina Wright Each year during the month of January, Licking R-VIII School District, along with school districts across the state honor the countless contributions of these locally elected advocates for Missouri schoolchildren and public schools. Licking R-VIII School District’s School Board Members serve in one of the most important roles in our society…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Michael A. Nugent, 24, was sentenced on Friday, January 4, to life in prison without possibility of parole. Nugent was convicted of first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action in October, 2021, for the shooting death of Crue D. Ridenoure of Willow Springs. On Oct. 10, 2019,…

The Licking Senior Center is a community-based effort that provides nutritional substance and socialization for our many senior citizens, as well as other members of our community. This includes delivery of meals to those who are unable to join patrons at the center. “We always appreciate those who volunteer and the many donations that we…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield reflects on “Good Byes” and their many meanings. Larry Dablemont shares “Pond Ducks, New Memories,” as he makes more memories. Cindy Fronterhouse-Badgett explains how nostalgia and reading can help those suffering from dementia in this week’s Bookends.…