Area News
VFW renders tribute to heroic dead
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6337 – Licking, gathered at the Memorial for the Fallen on Veterans Day, the 11th day of the 11th month, at 11 a.m., to express sincere reverence to our country’s heroic dead. Veterans and members of the community joined them to participate…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 16, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Buckner & Gately Auction Service will begin the bidding on Saturday for another great sale. The Licking Ministerial Alliance will host a Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday; everyone is welcome! A birthday celebration for Gary Routh will be December…
Read MoreVeterans Day Assembly at Licking R-VIII
By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Veterans Day Assembly at Licking R-VIII schools was well-attended by area Veterans. Student organizations including Student Council, FFA, and the LHS Music Department joined with invited speakers to thank and honor their guests. Licking High School Student Council President Allie Decker emceed this year’s Veterans Day assembly, held on…
Read MoreHickory Manor honors Veterans Day
The Rosary prayed in honor of Veterans Day
LPHC Chili & Dessert Cook Off winners
Family members who served
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Students in Ms. Candice Shepherd’s fourth grade class invited Veteran family members who had proudly served our country in the armed forces to share with the class last Thursday. The fourth graders greeted their family members at the foyer of Licking Elementary and escorted them to the classroom where they…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 9, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church will be holding their annual Chili and Dessert Cook-off on November 10; prizes will be awarded and Veterans eat free. Licking R-VIII will host a Veterans Day Celebration at 9 a.m. on Friday, November 10,…
Read MoreFatal Shooting – Updated
Update: The subject was released from custody after the 24-hour hold. This remains an active investigation by the Sheriff’s Office. The victim is identified as Tiffany M. Angel, age 31, of Bucyrus, Mo. Sheriff Scott K. Lindsey On November 8, 2023, at approximately 3:02 a.m., a male subject contacted Texas County 911 dispatch…
Read MoreLicking’s 10th Annual Light the Night Festival
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor It was a cold, windy night when children and the young at heart dressed as fictional characters, animals, and those of the mischievous sort to “haunt” Main Street last Tuesday. Licking’s 10th Annual Light the Night Festival was a success with “treater” participation from multiple businesses, churches, individuals, non-profit organizations,…
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