Area News

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor This year’s 39th Annual Rt. 63 Car & Bike Show, held on Saturday at the Old City Park, was somewhat reminiscent of the old drive-in theaters and restaurants. Set-up began before 6:30 a.m. in the wet weather that persisted throughout the day, however it did not deter participants, with the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Sandy wishes her parents, Charles and Barbara Campbell, a Happy 65th Anniversary! New Life Freewill Baptist Church is hosting a Walter Plant Gospel Music Concert. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ.…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking Truck and Tractor Pull held their first pull of the 2023 season Saturday evening at R&S Track, with a great attendance bolstered, no doubt, by the perfect weather. Lawn chairs lined the fence, in places three and four rows deep, and others filled the backs of trucks or the bleachers…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual four-day Edgar Prairie Days celebration began Thursday with the Little Mr. and Miss Contest. This year’s Little Mr. was Flynn Sullins, and Little Miss was Tatum Drew, Little Tiny Mr. was Beau Humphrey and Little Tiny Miss was Emery McCann. Friday evening, host Hooves & Boots had a fish…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Sonshine Gardens, located seven miles north of Licking on Highway C, has provided the area with bedding plants and produce at the Farmers Market for the last few years. Many have become accustomed to the quality plants, bouquets of flowers, and delicious vegetables offered by Dave and Lucinda Smith. This year,…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On July 6, 2023, a Texas County deputy was dispatched to contact an assault victim that had walked into the Licking Police Department. The deputy observed obvious injuries to the victim’s head resulting in bleeding. The victim stated he had been assaulted by a family member at a…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Around 2 p.m. Saturday, nature put on a show of force in Licking. A thunderstorm packing high winds swept through town, leaving a path of damage in its wake and soaking those assembled at Deer Lick Park for the Independence Day celebration. The wind caused damage to multiple trees in the…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Licking Aquatic Center is holding Water Aerobics classes. The Stubborn Mule is coming to the R & S Track pull, come support the Licking FFA. Make plans to attend the 39th Annual Rt. 63 Car & Bike Show.…

By Shari Harris, Publisher A Friday afternoon decision was made to postpone Saturday evening’s fireworks, until a sufficient amount of rainfall eases the current drought conditions. But other activities continued at Deer Lick Park, with G-Ma Pam’s Rack Pack anchoring the food vendors with their barbecue chicken dinner. A few industrious young ladies offered lemonade…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Sometimes it’s much easier to share, heal, move on, stay steadfast in a new direction and have faith when you’re doing it with someone who’s walked a similar path. The Church Underground has a basis on the story of the Underground Railroad Quilt, where the quilt blocks were a means…