Area News

By Shari Harris Publisher Licking Corner Express celebrated its 25th anniversary last week with three days of giveaways to show their appreciation to their customers. Lisa Satterfield and Fred Turner each won $50 Shell gift cards on Wednesday, and customers enjoyed free coffee. Thursday it was free Coke fountain drinks, and Kerry Friend and Linda…

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senator Josh Hawley (R-Mo.) sent a letter to Postmaster General and United States Postal Service (USPS) CEO Louis DeJoy raising concerns regarding proposed operational changes to USPS that could compound delivery delays that rural Missourians are already experiencing. For countless rural Americans, reliable and timely access to federal mail services is…

  The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, job listings, area-wide menus, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events and classifieds are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current postings on our webpage, in this…

    By Shari Harris Publisher The Licking Truck and Tractor Pull returned to R&S Track Saturday and had perfect weather for the event, unlike the previous pull which stopped almost before it began due to a thunderstorm. The FFA Fundraiser drew a large crowd. Half-price entry was offered due to the previous rain-out, and…

    By Shari Harris Publisher Governor Mike Parson declared Sept. 9-15, 2024, as Water and Wastewater Professionals Week in Missouri, signing a proclamation which recognizes water and wastewater professionals for all the vital work they do. Derek Hammond and Chad Shepherd are the wastewater professionals for the City of Licking. They are responsible for…

    By Shari Harris Publisher Are you a victim of a washing machine that broke down before the new wore off? Has your refrigerator died a week after the warranty expired? Does it seem like it would be easier to throw away your broken dryer and buy another rather than try to find someone…

  By Shari Harris Publisher Arts Rolla and Rolla Health & Fitness Centre are hosting the Current River Artists through September 24, in an art exhibit featuring 54 pieces of artwork, created by seven artists from the Licking area. Friday evening, September 6, the First Friday Opening Reception was held at the Centre, with many…

  Photos by Shari Harris

  The Licking News is a great way to keep in touch with the Licking community. Great weekly columns, job listings, area-wide menus, city, county and state updates, obituaries, local area coming events and classifieds are all included in the print edition this week. In addition to the current postings on our webpage, in this…

  LDC Licking Development Company was chartered on June 28, 1948. The founders had a vision of helping to develop new businesses and new jobs for Licking, Mo. Several years after Licking Development Company was chartered, it was authorized to sell shares of stock in order to raise money for the development of an industrial…