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Memorial Day is celebrated in a variety of ways in and around the community, and this Memorial Day’s beautiful weather limited no one’s plans. Licking VFW Post #6337 held a commemoration in honor of all the men and women who gave the ultimate sacrifice for their country. Commander Billie Krewson, Veteran Michael Mas, Auxiliary President…

The 41st Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo begins Friday evening, May 29, but festivities will have begun earlier in the day. Town & Country Bank-Licking Branch will be holding its annual Customer Appreciation Barbecue, with good food, giveaways and music. New this year, Intercounty Electric is hosting a Community Health Fair from 8 a.m.…

Arrests by the South Central Drug Task Force occurred on Shafer Road during the early morning hours of Saturday, May 16. At 3:39 a.m., a vehicle was stopped on Shafer Road for failing to stop at a stop sign and no valid registration. Read full article in The Licking News

The 41st Annual Licking Chamber of Commerce Rodeo is fast approaching, with just over a week to go before festivities begin. This year’s rodeo will see the return of Outlaw 5J Rodeo, announcer Chris Pyle and professional rodeo clown Blake Potts. Outlaw/5J Rodeo Company begins their 2026 rodeo season at the Licking Chamber of Commerce…

An Armed Forces Appreciation Day event was held at Intercounty Electric Auditorium in Licking on Saturday. Read entire article in The Licking News. Photos by Shari Harris

The sixth year of the spring Craft & Junk Fest at the historic Licking Mill saw a little rain, but it didn’t dampen the spirits of vendors, shoppers and music lovers who attended the event. Read entire article in The Licking News. Photos by Shari Harris

Montauk State Park celebrated their 100th anniversary during Old Mill Days Friday and Saturday, May 8 and 9. The Montauk Mill, which sustained damage during the flood of November 2024, was restored in time for the celebration and was open to visitors. The two-day event included history tours, live music, a craft fair, a food…

The annual Licking Mill Craft and Treasure Fest will be held on Saturday, May 16, on the lawn of the historic Licking Mill. This promises to be a good year for the festival, with several new craft vendors, food, and great music by Licking native Cadrian Hutsell, who will be performing on the porch of…

The skeletal remains recovered during the execution of a search warrant on March 10, 2026, from a residence on Lundy Road have been scientifically confirmed as Ceasar Asbury based on dental comparison performed by the St. Louis County Medical Examiner’s Office, according to a press release from the Texas County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday, May…