Area News

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Two additional recognitions for National Volunteer Week, which is April 18 -24, are highlighted on B5. Rick Mansfield encourages taking time to see the “Beauty.” Larry Dablemont talks turkey and shares a story about “Two Gobblers.” Cindy heralds spring…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Local Licking elementary and high school Art Club members met to learn with area artists who mentored and taught different art venues in an artist collective on Saturday. Second year elementary art teacher Delanie Rinne and third year high school art teacher Leah Sullins hosted the event. Small classes of…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Rocky Hildebrand is willing to do whatever needs to be done when volunteering at the Licking United Community Help Center, and in many scenarios she is the only available volunteer able to do what needs to be done. Known for her ability to lift heavy weight, it is something she…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher The Raymondville R-VII School Board voted on Tuesday, April 13, to move to a four-day school week for the 2021-2022 school year. They aren’t alone. Phelps County R-III School in Edgar Springs is making the same change, as is the Eminence school district. Winona, Cabool and Summersville school districts have…

Get your COVID vaccination. Learn about changes and requirements for benefits. Enroll in VA health care. The 6th Annual Veteran Affairs Day will be held Friday, April 23, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at American Legion Post 99 and All American VFW Post 6280, 2522 Hwy 32 West in Salem, Mo. Veteran Affairs Day…

By Shari Harris, RPT, Publisher Dementia is NOT a normal part of aging, however, it does affect around 50 million people worldwide, according to the WHO. Furthermore, up to nine percent of those affected are under the age of 65. Five to eight percent of people at age 65 have dementia, and the number doubles…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher The highlight of the April meeting of Licking Downtown Inc. was discussion of the upcoming First Annual Junk Derby, with proceeds going to support the historic Licking Mill. May 1 is the day selected for the event. This coincides with the day of the running of the Kentucky Derby. Organizers…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Hickory Manor Administrator Tiffani Allen shared that volunteering has definitely changed due to the pandemic; what hasn’t changed is the many in our community who have innovatively continued to do so, including the members of her staff. Many people gave gifts that keep on giving. “Volunteer Georgia McCoy has…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Rick Mansfield compares “Dead-Heading” to making sacrifices for the good of the whole. Larry Dablemont thinks back to “Memories of Long Ago Gobblers,” talks fishing gear and activities planned for a trip to a wilderness area. A Museum Muses…

  The Bonebrake Center of Nature and History will host a Celebration of Life for former Executive Director Libby Sanders on May 1, from 1 – 3 p.m., for any who may want to attend. Sanders held the position from 1999 until the time of her death, on December 20, 2020. The date of the…