Area News

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Head Start reopened on Monday, December 9. New faces greeted returning children, as an investigation continues into recent hotline reports at the center. Licking Head Start is operated by Ozark Action, Inc. As staff involved in the investigation are not currently allowed in the center, it is currently being operated…

Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On December 5, 2024, the Texas County Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant obtained as the result of an investigation conducted by the South Central Drug Task Force. The search warrant was served at a residence on DD Highway in the Houston area. During the search, law enforcement officers…

Mo. DNR JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – Montauk State Park will be closed to guests until at least Feb. 21, 2025. Park crews are actively assessing safety concerns and addressing damage to park infrastructure caused by early November flooding. The extent of the destruction and the work required to reopen the park is substantial. While the…

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 The lighting of the historic Licking Mill Saturday evening marked the beginning of the holiday season in the community. Around three dozen people braved the cold evening to gather on Mill Street and sing carols with Santa Claus. Then a brief countdown led to the flipping of switches and Christmas lights beamed…

  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, job listings and other classifieds are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current postings on our…

Sonshine & Rainbow Dayschool held a Thanksgiving program on Thursday evening at Licking Church of Christ, and parents and other relatives filled the pews to watch. Students introduced themselves, recited Bible verses and sang during the program, showing what they had accomplished in just a few weeks of two-day per week preschool. Dayschool Director Linda…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Board of Aldermen met for their November meeting on Thursday, November 21, at the Council Chambers in Licking City Hall. Items of business included the approval of a deed transfer to the City of Licking from Licking Development Company. A small lot located behind City Hall was deeded over to…

Licking Development Company The Licking Development Company (LDC) started in 1949 and celebrated its 75-year anniversary in July of this year. The new board is excited to offer new opportunities and fresh ideas, and to continue supporting local businesses. LDC is launching a new business builder grant opportunity beginning on December 1, 2024. It will…