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In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Happy Thanksgiving! Rick Mansfield says, “I Laughed ‘Till I Cried,” and relates many “could have beens” as he tells of a hunting accident. Larry Dablemont went “Grouse Hunting,” not in the Ozarks but in Canada, and recounts why. Operation…

The Licking Chamber of Commerce annual day of Christmas festivities in Downtown Licking will be December 4. This year’s theme is “A Charlie Brown Christmas.” Vendors will show their crafts to shoppers from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Many vendors have already signed up and will be offering Christmas ornaments and décor, pot holders, wood…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Students of the class of 2028 have been diligently working on their Underground Railroad quilt blocks this first semester. The sixth graders meet in groups on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons, creating the blocks and compiling the accompanying historical information. The completed blocks with a quilt label will be set…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher Fried fish with coleslaw, hushpuppies, french fries, beans and cornbread, macaroni and cheese, and a table full of scrumptious desserts greeted those attending the Knights of Columbus fish fry Friday night. Eighty-six people dined in at the event, which ran from 4 to 7 p.m. at St. John Catholic Church.…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Our veterans were honored in a Veterans Assembly at the Licking High School Thursday morning, when students gave musical tributes and shared personal essays. Photos by Christy Porter The Licking FFA began the assembly with the Posting of the Colors, followed by an opening welcome by Student Council President Winter…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield tells of Chautauqua, “the most American thing in America” according to Theodore Roosevelt, in this week’s column “Impersonations and Inspirations.” Larry Dablemont continues his discussion on “Chronic Wasting Disease,” as it is “Known by Many Names.” Find…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6337 Licking held their annual Veterans Day Memorial Service November 11, at 11 a.m., at the Memorial for the Fallen with several in attendance. Post Commander Billie Krewson explained the meaning of the symbols, all being symbols of Remembrance, used in the service. The…