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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Thank you for allowing me to be a part of your lives and the community for the past nine-years, during part-time, free-lance and full-time employment with several publishers at The Licking News. I sincerely appreciate the sharing of your community events, stories, memories, history, concerns and friendship. I appreciate the…

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By Shari Harris, Publisher A main topic of discussion at the June meeting of the City of Licking Board of Aldermen was the City’s Aquatic Center, which has not been able to open yet this summer. Aquatic Center employees were among those attending the meeting, hoping to learn more about the expectations for this summer.…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Anutt Community Church will host the Howell Family Gospel Singing Saturday evening. Meet at Boone Creek Baptist Church for Breaker Rock Beach VBS beginning June 23. The family of Dale Storm extends their thanks to all for their support…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Josh and Michelle Gidcumb established Gidcumb Farms in 2022, when Josh, a helicopter pilot, sold his helicopter spraying business and decided that he “has always liked growing stuff.” Three generations of the hardworking Gidcumb family work the land, producing fruit, vegetables and flowers, and they have eggs that are sold…

By Kammille Bennett-Williams, Reprinted from the Dixon Pilot Chris Spurgeon, a Cuba native and former Dixon resident, is the closest thing you can find to a real life cowboy. He has done almost everything you can do regarding horses. He’s broke colts and trained horses nearly all his life and even worked as a horse…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Super Reunion was held Friday and Saturday at The Resort at Boiling Springs. Months of planning culminated in a weekend of reuniting with old friends and classmates, while enjoying music, food and the great outdoors. Steve Ritz, a member of the rock band KC Ritz, was excited to play…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The family of Joyce Crum extends their appreciation for the many kindnesses during the time of their loss. The Great Jungle Journey at Abounding Hope VBS starts Monday. Friends and family are invited to Gerald and June’s Birthday and…