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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Retiring Rural and City of Licking Fire Chief Jimmy Sherrill was recognized for his 24-years of public service on Saturday, May 6, at a retirement party held in his honor. Firefighters, family, the fire department board, city officials and friends gathered to wish Sherrill the very best and acknowledge his…

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By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Enthusiasm of approximately 30 bikers was not dampened by overcast weather last Thursday evening at the first Motorcycle Cruise-In of the 2023 season. Riders came from Licking, Rolla, Salem, Edgar Springs, and Anutt, with a few driving from Rolla and Mtn. View in another form of transportation. The Christian Motorcyclists…

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Bill Hansen, MRFD Board President Saturday morning, May 6, the Montauk Rural Fire Department grilled and served hot dogs, chips and beverages for the kids and their families at Montauk State Park’s Kids Free Fishing Day. The rain held off and everyone seemed to have a good time. We even had Lindsey Lucas, Teen Miss…

  By Shari Harris, Publisher The challenges of providing safe environments for learning and a quality education are many for the administrators and teachers of today. For Superintendent Stephanie McKinney and her team at Success R-VII School, working together to fill in the gaps at a small K-8 school is commonplace, but when they recently…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Make plans to attend the 2023 Licking Junk Derby; proceeds help with maintenance and restoration of the Licking Mill. The City of Licking is holding the City Wide Yard Sale and Spring Cleanup days. Show your support for the…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Warden Michele Buckner welcomed Licking Mayor Keith Cantrell as National Crime Victim’s Rights Week (April 23 – April 29) was proclaimed at the South Central Correctional Center on Tuesday, April 25. The proclamation recognized that “Survivor Voices: Elevate. Engage. Effect Change.” SCCC’s dedication and the City of Licking’s commitment to…

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The Summersville Police Department is seeking information regarding an incident that occurred shortly before 7:30 a.m. on April 27 on 5th Street, west of Highway 17. According to the department, officers were notified of a male subject trying to lure a female juvenile into his car. The man reportedly pulled up alongside the juvenile as…