Area News

By Shari Harris, Publisher May 6 ushers in the busy summer season for Licking. The City of Licking hopes to be a bargain shopper’s paradise that day. Licking Downtown is holding its third annual Junk Derby, which coincides with Kentucky Derby Days and includes a Derby Hat Contest. Vendor booths will be joined by booths…

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 The Houston Branch of the Texas County Library hosted a book signing for “Queen of the Hillbillies – Writings of May Kennedy McCord,” on Saturday. Texas County Library Director Louise Beasley introduced Cabool native and Missouri State University emeritus professor Dr. Kristene Sutliff, who shared McCord’s history, career, personality and…

MRWA ASHLAND, Mo. (April 20, 2023) – The best tasting water in Missouri can be found in Edgar Springs. Public Water Supply District (PWSD) #1 of Phelps County captured top honors in the 2023 Missouri Rural Water Association (MRWA) Show-Me Tap Water Roundup. Its water sample competed with finalists from two other water districts and…

By Shari Harris, Publisher A Summer Kickoff Party and Ribbon Cutting weren’t deterred by the lack of summer-like weather Saturday at TLC Alternative Health south of Licking. The Ribbon Cutting for TLC Alternative Health marked the event of their remodeling and the addition of a massage therapist to their services. Organizer Tammy Barnes viewed the…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas Co. Sheriff On April 22, 2023, Texas County deputies received a report of sexual assault that occurred during a camping outing in northwestern Texas County. It was reported that a male identified as Devan Vandgrifft-Wnorowski was supervising four juveniles with ages ranging from 3 to 16 years old on the…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking High School won Second Place with overall points at the 2023 Frisco League Art Contest last Friday evening and took six Best of Division placements. Licking Middle/JH School took Third Place in the competition and received two Best of Division placements. Leah Sullins, LHS Art Teacher, exclaimed, “It was…

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. Sonshine & Rainbow Dayschool is holding open enrollment. The Licking Rural Fire Department has a new non-emergency phone number. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking…