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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor According to the Revised Statutes of Missouri, RSMo Section 79.110, mayor and board duties are: The mayor and board of aldermen of each city governed by this chapter shall have the care, management and control of the city and its finances, and shall have power to enact and ordain any…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Get informed with upcoming General Election information, and exercise your right to vote on Tuesday, April 6. Rick Mansfield is hearing “Voices” and so goes fishing with his beagle. Larry Dablemont has also gone fishing for the “Savages in…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor April is National Volunteer Month, and National Volunteer Week will be celebrated April 18 – April 24. The Licking community is blessed with many willing volunteers. “The Licking News” asked local community support organizations to help honor some of these volunteers. This is the first recognition, with more to come.…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Sixteen years ago, Josh Kinder undertook his first taxidermy mount and the squirrel he preserved can still be seen in his shop on South Main Street in Licking. The mounts on display at Big Piney Taxidermy demonstrate a combination of artistry, patience and an understanding of wildlife honed to a high…

By Mrs. Stacie Hutsell On a February Friday, FBLA Members gained access to results from online testing and virtual performances completed throughout the month of January through our first snow week. Quarantines and the Snowpocalypse made this year’s competitions a challenge, but these tech kids are resilient and committed! District 14 Conference was completely virtual…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Missouri Senator Karla Eslinger visited with youth and adults alike in Licking on Wed., March 17. Her first stop was by invitation from LR-VIII first grade teacher Telena Haneline. Mrs. Haneline extended the invitation for Sen. Eslinger to read aloud to her students, which was graciously accepted. Eslinger, whose educational…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Get informed with upcoming General Election information. Rick Mansfield shares a trip, “Chasing Spring.” Gary and Jackie Duncan tell of a new partnership, and of upcoming classes at the Texas County Museum of Art & History. The Knights of…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking R-VIII School Board will have two vacated seats to fill in this year’s General Election on April 6. The newly elected will start their three-year term on April 12. Two incumbents who hope to retain their positions and one candidate are running to fill the vacancies. The decisions…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor  CM Desserts, a relatively new catering business in Raymondville, offers specialty-baked goods for special life or vendor events. “Specialty cupcakes are my favorite,” says Christine Mills, owner/entrepreneur and the baker of the business. Offering cookies, cupcakes (her favorite), pies, numerous types of desserts, and the willingness to experiment and do…

By Chief Patrick Burton, Licking Police Dept. On March 21, 2021, at approximately 7:50 p.m., a Licking police officer was conducting routine patrol along South Main Street. The officer observed a black-in-color Chevrolet Cavalier veer into the northbound lane and continue traveling towards him. The officer activated the patrol vehicle’s emergency lights and sirens before…