Area News

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Purpose in the Park, a gathering with a purpose of fellowship, praise, worship and God’s Word, was held at the Old City Park Pavilion on Saturday evening. The nondenominational event began with an early meal of hot-off-the-grill hot dogs, chips, drinks, and an almost world famous chocolate chip cookie. Registration…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The grand opening of DJ & DJ Auction Service Thursday evening was held at their location on Main Street in Licking. Auctioneer David James Grossenbacher, of Salem, and his son, David James Grossenbacher II (or DJ), have combined forces, and they plan to hold auctions at 118 S. Main Street every…

By Shari Harris, Publisher When Shellie Ogden, with R&S Track, checked the radar at noon on Saturday, it looked promising for the rains to hold off until after the evening’s Truck and Tractor Pull at R&S Track. Noon was the deadline for canceling the event. By the time Lone Pine began singing at 4:30 p.m.,…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Class of 1962 held a reunion at El Carnaval, on Saturday. Classmates from other years, friends and family, totaling 22, joined the celebration. The class of 1962 had been holding their reunions every five years, but after their 60th they decided to start getting together every year. This…

Submitted Recently, Intercounty Electric Cooperative Association presented checks totaling $28,500 to 19 school backpack programs. These backpack programs help support students with food-insecurities. Each of the 19 schools in IECA’s service territory have an organization or program dedicated to providing kid-friendly, nutritious food to those students who just need a little extra to get them…

Photo by Shari Harris The parade’s second place winner was an entry by Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church. By Shari Harris, Publisher Rodeo enthusiasts had two days of the Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo to enjoy, rain and shine! Town & Country Bank kicked off the weekend with their Customer Appreciation barbecue, which was followed…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Election Notices for the August 6 Primary Election are posted in this week’s edition. DJ & DJ Auction Service is holding a Grand Opening Consignment Auction Thursday, June 6. The Dunham Estate Sale will be held on Friday and…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Wildcat fans sent their beloved baseball team off in style Wednesday, as they headed to Ozark for their second consecutive Final Four appearance. Supporters gathered along Main Street, cheering and waving signs as the team bus passed through. Several traveled to the Ozark Mountain Sports Complex to watch as Licking faced…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Anna Mae’s on Main held their Grand Opening on Friday, May 31. Owner Shannon Smith and her husband, Doug, are now sharing their family’s love for old things with patrons at the antique and vintage shop. Granddaughters, Prayli and Primli Smith also happily assist as needed, even sharing their favorite…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Town & Country Bank held their 28th Annual Customer Appreciation Day on Friday, as they kicked off the Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo festivities. Valued customers were treated to fresh beef patties and hot dogs from Town & Country Supermarket that came hot off of the grill by T&C Bank…