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By Matthew Glenn, Board Treasurer Every year we schedule our Spring fundraiser in conjunction with opening day of Trout season at Montauk State Park and this year, as always, did not disappoint. We are happy to announce another fabulous event as we raised approximately $5700.00! We hosted approximately 100 people who enjoyed hotdogs, several varieties…

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  Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff On February 28, 2025, at approximately 10:38 p.m., Texas County deputies were dispatched to a business in Summersville for a report of a male subject exposing himself. Upon arrival, witnesses reported that the suspect had urinated in the parking lot of the business, exposing himself to several people.…

  The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, area-wide menus, sports schedules, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events, classifieds, and don’t forget comics and puzzles are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current postings…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Memorial VFW Post 6337 held their annual awards banquet for winners of the local Voice of Democracy and Patriot’s Pen contests on Monday, February 17. Three students from Raymondville School and three students from Success School were awarded first, second and third place awards in the Patriot’s Pen competition. One…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Monday, February 10, marked the opening of a veterinary service in Licking. The City of Licking awarded Williams Family Veterinary with a conditional use permit to open a veterinary clinic inside the city limits on January 24. Currently with locations in Mountain Grove and Ava, Williams Family Veterinary has begun operations…

Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On February 22, 2025, at approximately 2:32 a.m., Texas County deputies were dispatched to a domestic disturbance on Hawkeye Road in the Solo area. The initial report was that there was a dispute, and several shots had been fired. Deputies responded to the scene and conducted an investigation. After…

The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, area-wide menus, sports schedules, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events, classifieds, and don’t forget comics and puzzles are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current postings on…

                                By Shari Harris, Publisher Friday was a day of hearts in Licking, as balloons, candy and stuffed animals were delivered to 40 residents at Hickory Manor and 18 residents at Licking Residential Care. Each facility also held their own coronation…

DNR JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded $2.5 million in financial assistance to the city of Licking for upgrades to the city’s water distribution systems. The funding will cover the total cost of the project, which is anticipated to be completed by December 2025. During the project, the city…