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State Auditor Galloway JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – A report from State Auditor Nicole Galloway finds that the city of Edgar Springs in Phelps County has implemented some recommendations from her 2020 audit, but that other concerns remain. The November 2020 audit of Edgar Springs was initiated through a petition of city residents. That audit highlighted…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Students at Sonshine and Rainbows Day School had an exciting learning experience on Tuesday, September 28, when the Licking Rural Volunteer Fire Department came to visit. Arrival at the planned visit with the students ran a little late as the fire department had received an earlier call, and had gone…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield takes a vacation and shares “Sunsets and Promises.” Larry Dablemont vividly describes “The Storm” while reminiscing of old times. Be prepared, it’s National Fire Prevention Week: Oct. 3-9. Licking Residential Care staff and residents are “Good neighbors.”…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Police Department now has a new K-9 team. Officer Kaleb Berkshire is not new to the police department but has been with the police force for over two years; K-9 Officer Atos is the recent addition. “A canine program can add a lot to any law enforcement department…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor “One door closed as another door opened,” said Steve and Pat Buckner of Buckner & Gately Auction Services on their recent opening at a new location on East Highway 32. In July, the Licking Development Board had a buyer for the old Rawlings building located on Cedar Street, where auctions…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The 58th Annual Rose Holland Trout Derby “Catch me if you can” was held this weekend at Montauk State Park. This year’s derby raised a total of $12,415 for the American Heart Association. Roosevelt “Rose” Holland was the second independent trout hatchery manager at Montauk State Park. He died of a…

MSHP UPDATE: 10/6/2021 at 3:54 p.m. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Mr. Burrus was located deceased. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Shannon County Sheriff’s Department has issued an Endangered SILVER Advisory for a missing adult incident that occurred at Eminence, Mo. at 3 p.m. on 10/05/2021. The endangered SILVER advisory missing adult is: Donald Burrus, a…

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In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Larry Dablemont shares his knowledge of “Squirrel Seasons,” as we learn of multiple arrests for gross over limit of squirrel by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Viola Bailie has been named Licking Residential Care’s Resident of the Month and…