Area News

By Shari Harris, Publisher The weather wasn’t the best for a joint, fundraising side-by-side ride on Saturday for the Licking Rural Fire Department and Licking Bridge Builders. But the rain held off nearly until the end, and those who attended enjoyed the camaraderie and the fall beauty of our area. The twenty to twenty-five courageous…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Christmas in Our Hometown has been helping children enjoy Christmas for approximately 25-years. They provide gifts that include clothing and toys for area children who might otherwise have none. Benevolent volunteers who support the non-profit program with their time or by adopting a family choose gifts from a wish list…

The previous owner of The Licking News, Shari Harris, has resumed ownership of the newspaper, effective immediately. Harris looks forward to meeting the challenges of an ever-changing field, and will be exploring options to expand and improve the electronic footprint of the newspaper, while continuing the print edition readers expect.

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor  Times of long ago were recalled at the Haunting at the Mill in Montauk State Park on Saturday. Park staff and volunteers shared with attendees to the event the people, attire and traditions of when this mill was established in the Ozarks. Diesel and Jaxon Harrington did a fine job as…

By Shari Harris, Managing Editor What do you get when you mix a vintage market, local artisans and their work, homemade ice cream, and a selection of homemade sauces and toppings? You get a unique shopping and dessert experience the whole family can enjoy at The Rock House Designs and Creamery. The Vintage Market at The…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: New Life Free Will Baptist Church will host Final Authority in concert on October 22, and will be holding a revival with speaker Doyle Williamson October 27 through October 29. See this week’s Licking R-VIII HS/JH Learner of the…

Photo by Shari Harris Trish Kissiar-Knight has created an inviting place for lodgers to stay at her Rustic Rock Cottage. Photo submitted Before renovation. By Shari Harris, Managing Editor A true discovery was made in the center of Licking when Trish Kissiar-Knight was helping her father at his lot on North Main Street. A building…

LHS Alumni Basketball Game By Shari Harris, Managing Editor The gym was packed (well, a good number of supporters attended) for an all-star (er, still impressive) performance of basketball feats and skills Friday evening, at the Alumni Basketball game. The game is a fundraising event for the basketball programs, and 14 Wildcat alumni showed up…