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In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Visit MyClassicNews.com for all your automotive industry and classic car news. Debbie Cook extends thanks to all of the financial supporters and vendors that made…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Former students, family and friends of the Licking High School Class of 1965 celebrated their class reunion on Saturday. They shared memories of their school years and the course of their lives, families and friends in the intervening years. Donetta Gale James, a 17-year-old when she graduated, shared that she…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Veteran Billy Richards was joined by comrade veterans Ralph Ryder and John “Big John” Robertson at Hickory Manor recently as American Legion Commander Ron Jones presented him with a proclamation and pin honoring his service in the Vietnam War. Presidents of the United States since 2012 have issued the proclamation…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The last Thursday of August and September, the MC Cruise-In at the Licking Sonic has motorcyclists and friends bringing in donations of toys to share with the Licking Chamber of Commerce during the holidays. Generosity was clearly seen on Thursday from the 70 bikers who attended, as 80 plus toys…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. Visit MyClassicNews.com for all your automotive industry and classic car news. Licking School District has surplussed a Bad Boy mower and is accepting bids. LRFD…

U.S. Rep. Jason Smith, 8th Congressional District, traveled to two area agricultural businesses this week as part of his 2023 Farm Tour. Smith is a seventh generation Missourian and fourth generation owner of his family farm. He was elected to Congress in 2013. In January 2023, Smith was selected to chair the Ways and Means…

By Shari Harris, Co-Managing Editor Located just four miles west of Edgar Springs on Highway M is a venue called Golden Fields. Though the name reflects on the Fields family who own and operate it, the large yard surrounding the building adds to the meaning. Their motto is “Where Happiness is Golden!” The Fields are…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Motorcyclists who included family and friends, with brother Brandon Mordis in a 1931 Ford lead car, began the 8th Annual “Ride to Remember” for Anthony Michael Mordis in Ozark, on Saturday. Others joined them at the Rodeo Grounds, in Licking, for sharing of remembrances, a taco bar catered by El…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On August 26, 2023, at approximately 9:42 a.m. deputies responded to the Licking Police Department to contact a person reporting an assault and burglary that occurred on Mounty Drive. Three victims reported to deputies, that they were woken by two male suspects that had entered their residence while…

MoDOT WILLOW SPRINGS, Mo. (August 23, 2023) – Route 137 in Texas County will be closed as Missouri Department of Transportation crews perform pavement repairs. This section of roadway is located from Route H to Route Y. Weather permitting; work will take place Monday, Aug. 28, through Thursday, Aug. 31, from 7 a.m. to 4…