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By Shari Harris, Publisher Two community meals were held in Licking on Thanksgiving Day, making sure everyone had the opportunity to share in the holiday. Erik and Christy Dattwiler were joined by many volunteers across local churches to host a community dinner at Licking Assembly of God, which began at noon. In addition to serving…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Santa and Mrs. Claus will be coming to Licking on Saturday, December 6, during the Christmas festivities in downtown Licking. Santa will be visiting with children and giving gifts at the VFW from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., he’ll be handing out gifts at the mill at 1:30 p.m., and at…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The members of Boone Creek Baptist Church welcomed a new pastor at the beginning of November. Pastor Brian Collison has stepped into the position of senior pastor. Pastor Russ Stigall had graciously stepped in to help out at the church over the past three years.as they performed their search for a…

Members of the Licking Chamber of Commerce met with representatives from several different community organizations Friday at the Licking Police Department (LPD) to give back to the community. Proceeds from the annual rodeo allowed the Licking Chamber to donate $1,000.00 to each of nine different community organizations this year. Those present on Friday to receive…

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By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Ministerial Alliance held their annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday evening, November 23. This year’s host church was Rock Springs Baptist Church. Pastor Erin McConnell, Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, welcomed everyone attending the event on behalf of all the members of the Licking Ministerial Alliance. He urged all to…

By Megan Carver You are invited to volunteer to man the kettle for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive! The local Salvation Army Kettle Drive kicked off Saturday, November 22, at the Town & Country Supermarket and will run through December 24, 2025. Last year we fell short of our goal, but with more volunteers stepping…

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Veterans Day festivities in Licking began with a Veterans Day Assembly at 9 a.m. at Licking High School’s gym, with several veterans from the community, their families, and all classes in the district in attendance. Licking FFA posted colors, and State Representative Bennie Cook opened and closed the ceremony. Student Council President Miss Addison Floyd…