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IECA celebrates National Co-op Month with Member Appreciation days
By Shari Harris, Publisher October is National Co-op Month, and Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association (IECA) is celebrating their members. Member Appreciation days have been held at three locations to date – last week in Rolla and Mountain Grove, and with the latest held in Licking on Tuesday. Four more are planned. Next Tuesday and Thursday…
Read MoreNana’s Country Kitchen is open for business
By Shari Harris, Publisher There’s a new restaurant open in Licking – Nana’s Country Kitchen, located at 106 W. Highway 32, next door to the Thrivent office. Owner and operator Tina Sisco opened her restaurant, which features home-style cooking, on Tuesday, October 7. Sisco isn’t new to the restaurant business. In 2002 she ran Rae’s…
Read MoreIn this edition: October 9, 2025
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Read MoreCoach’s legacy commemorated with jersey retirement
By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking High School principal Jarad RInne welcomed guests to Wulff Field at Deer Licking Park Tuesday where a ceremony was held to commemorate and celebrate the coaching career of Licking native and longtime Licking High School Baseball Coach Byron Hagler. Byron Hagler coached for 15 years of his 28-year high school…
Read MoreRose Holland Trout Derby a great success
By Shari Harris, Publisher The 62nd Annual Rose Holland Trout Derby, which raises funds for the American Heart Association, took place at Montauk State Park over the weekend, with activities beginning on Friday, October 3. The Current River Cruisers kicked off the event with their annual car show. Forty-two vehicles were registered, with over 50…
Read MoreHelping others at the United Community Help Center
By Shari Harris, Publisher The United Community Help Center houses a food pantry and thrift store on Park Street in Licking. In addition to monthly food giveaways, which are income based and have to be applied for, the food pantry also offers emergency food to those in need. The thrift store provides affordable, second-hand clothing…
Read MoreKnights of Columbus Fish Fry
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreIn this edition: October 2, 2025
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Read MoreCruise-In wraps up 2025 season
By Shari Harris, Publisher The MC Cruise-In at Sonic wrapped up their 2025 season and their toy drive Thursday evening in Licking. This was their 16th year of cruise-ins, which are held the final Thursday of each month, April through September. Approximately 60 bikes cruised into this final evening of the season. The cruise-ins aren’t…
Read MoreProgressive Ozark Bank hosts fish fry
Vice-President/Lender Jason Stone and his team at Progressive Ozark Bank in Licking hosted a customer appreciation fish fry on Friday. Many came into the bank lobby to enter a drawing, and few passed up the delicious fish dinner (with some scrumptious sides) being served on the lawn west of the bank. Licking students helped serve…
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