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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. Licking School District has surplussed a Bad Boy mower and is accepting bids. LRFD…

By Shari Harris, Co-Managing Editor Combining this year’s Fireworks Show with the Back to School Bash at the Licking Aquatic Center and the Assembly of God Church’s Back to School Giveaway drew large numbers of people to Deer Lick Park Saturday. Though people were disappointed when drought in July postponed fireworks, the weather cooperated with…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Fire Chief Aaron Greathouse assumed his new position and responsibilities for the Licking City/Rural Fire Department in April, after the retirement of Jimmy Sherrill. Greathouse has been in fire service for 15-years, and in addition to his volunteer position with the Licking Fire Department, he is also a career Lieutenant…

  By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Texas County Health Department held an “End of Summer” Health Fair on Friday at the facility located on Hwy. 63, north of Houston. Over the course of the day, Texas County residents of all ages took advantage of the provided health services available. Inside the facility qualified staff…

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. See what Buckner & Gately Auction is offering to the highest bidders at their August 19 auction. Don’t miss the Back to School Bash and…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Established in 1986, the Texas County Health Department has provided a variety of programs made available for residents of all ages, infants to the elderly and to the community as a whole. Those at the clinic follow mandated guidelines and do so with a personal touch; they are our community…

By Pat Burton, LPD Chief of Police On March 23, 2023, the Police Department was notified by the Licking Dollar General Store Manager, Kim Richmond, that an unidentified man entered the store, removed an item of merchandise from the manufacturer’s packaging and placed the product into his pocket, leaving the packaging on the shelf before…

By General Motors NEW YORK – Exactly 70 years after the Corvette debuted at Motorama in New York City, Chevrolet has returned to introduce the first-ever electrified Corvette with all-wheel-drive and a powerful 6.2L LT2 Small Block V-8, the 2024 E-Ray. The E-Ray is the quickest production Corvette in history, clocking a 2.5-second 0-60 mph time1 before…

By Shari Harris, Co-Managing Editor The Missouri Ozark Rally came to Licking Saturday, and the team of Ryan Rethy and James Dallman in car #890 won first place in 4WD cars and had the best time overall, finishing six stages in 45:25.9. Six of seven cars entered in the rally race made it to town…