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In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: The Class of 2023 is recognized in a special pullout section this week. St. John the Baptist Catholic Church is hosting a Veterans’ Breakfast. Licking Farmer’s Market starts Saturday. Armed Forces Appreciation Day will be celebrated in Houston. Buckner…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Police Department acquired a new full-time police officer when City Administrator Rhonda Kirkwood swore in Officer Tristin Hall on Monday, May 8. Hall graduated from the Law Enforcement Training Institute – University of Missouri, Columbia on May 4. “I hope to be an asset to the Licking Police…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Raymondville facility of McClain Forest Products, LLC, received a top safety designation on Thursday, May 11, from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Raymondville Plant Manager Kevin Evilsizer commended everyone’s hard work in attaining the Safety & Health Achievement Recognition Program (SHARP) certification. “The SHARP certification is only…

As shared with Christy Porter, Managing Editor Armed Forces Day is celebrated the third Saturday in May each year. This year it will be celebrated on May 20. This holiday honors all of the men and women currently serving our country, active and former, in the Army Reserve, National Guard or on Active Duty, and…

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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Restorative Justice Organization (RJO) within state correctional centers performs volunteer work and completes projects that are in service to fellow citizens; the projects then are donated to support nonprofit entities within the community. Their activities may include food programs, creative endeavors such as quilts and textile projects, and giving…

Submitted The Texas County Library received a grant for $10,000 from the Mindel Family Foundation and issued from a donor advised fund of the California Community Foundation. Funds are being used to provide STEM and LEGO kits, books and storage carts for the Library Summer Reading Program. There will be a designated day during Summer…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Mayor Keith Cantrell greeted attendees of the Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Thursday, May 4, at the Fox Fire Hall. Pastor Gary Parker with New Life Free Will Baptist Church prayed a blessing prior to the breakfast, which was provided by City of Licking employees and senior center Director Cindy Wampner.…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking Farmer’s Market begins May 20. Recognize your senior in The Licking News Graduation edition – contact us at 573-674-2412 or stop by 115 S. Main Street. TCMH recognizes May is Stroke Awareness Month. Old Mill Day will be…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Robert Ross was sworn in and began his public service to the citizens of Texas County as interim Associate Commissioner, District II, on Wednesday, May 3. “I was approached to serve on the commission and accepted, as I see this as an opportunity to help and advocate for the people,”…