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Submitted Chris Pyle will once again be announcing the Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo. This will be Pyle’s 15th appearance as announcer for the event. He has been a member of PRCA since 2003. Chris and his wife, Lisa, daughter, Kendall and son, Luke live in Pilot Grove, Mo. Besides being an announcer for PRCA…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Farm to table, The Licking Farmer’s Market opened for their sixth season selling produce, plants, herbs, nuts, meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods and dry goods by area vendors. The Farmer’s Market is hosted by the Licking United Methodist Church and is available on Wednesday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to…

The LHS Band received a Gold (Exemplary) rating at the 2021 MSHSAA Music Contest. Band member Dawson Havens earned a Silver (Outstanding) rating for his snare drum solo. The LHS Chamber Choir and Concert Choir both received Silver ratings at the event. Cadrian Hutsell earned a Gold rating for her vocal solo. Betty Jo Roberts…

The Licking High School Class of 2021 celebrated their Commencement on Sunday, May 16, at the Sherman Hill Field House at 3 p.m. The graduation program for 65 seniors began with the LHS Concert Band performance of “Hidden Wonders” by Sean O’Loughlin, followed by “Pomp and Circumstance March No. 1” – Michael Story. Kermit Lonning,…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking News proudly presents the Licking High School Class of 2021 in a special pullout edition; we and the local area congratulate and wish them the very best as they move forward into their futures! Rick Mansfield promotes…

Submitted Silver Creek Rodeo Company’s heritage runs deep! It goes back as far as 1976 with the creation of the Delayne Long Rodeo Company. For over 25 years the Long family produced some of the most notable rodeos in Kansas, Oklahoma, Nebraska, Missouri and Iowa, and annually provided livestock to several association Finals events each…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Fishermen have been traveling to Texas County for about a century to take guided floats with the Wades on the Big Piney River. What started with William Wade in the early 1900s has continued through five generations, and Art Wade & Sons Guide Service now offers over 100 years of combined…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor New members of the administration at Texas County Memorial Hospital visited in Licking on May 4. Chris Strickland, Chief Executive Officer; Helania Wulff, Director of Public Relations, Marketing & Physician Recruitment; and Jeff Gettys, Director of Office of Projects and Foundation were welcomed at Licking City Hall by Mayor…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking Chamber of Commerce continues to prepare for the Licking Rodeo. Rick Mansfield has been as “Busy as a Bee;” he shares what he’s been doing. Larry Dablemont tells the story of “An Enticing Skirt, A Deadly Blade,” while…