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By Shari Harris, Publisher Licking VFW Auxiliary sponsored the Young American Creative Patriotic Art Contest this year, and three Licking High School students were rewarded for their efforts with cash prizes. The winner advances to a state competition, and the first-place winner from each state competes for national awards totaling $34,000. Madison Balcom, of Edgar…

Misty Wilson House My name is Misty Wilson House. I was born and raised in Edgar Springs where I attended kindergarten to eighth grade. I was fortunate enough to experience what I consider some of the benefits of attending a small school. I am devoted to my community and feel its children, teachers and townspeople…

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – State Representative Bennie Cook was appointed by House Speaker Dean Plocher to represent Missouri as a member of the Human Services & Public Safety Committee of The Council of State Governments Southern Office. As a member of the committee, Rep. Cook will work with committee members and legislators from other states…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The City of Licking will have all uncontested, two-year term incumbents on the election ballot in April. Mayor Keith Cantrell has been serving since April 2015 and is running uncontested to retain the mayor position; he has previously served as an Alderman on the City Council. Also running uncontested is…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: See the county, city, township and school board election notices. Follow the ongoing teachings of “It Is Written,” by the Licking Church of Christ. See this week’s Licking R-VIII Elementary Learner of the Week, sponsored by Kinder Feed &…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor A retirement luncheon was held for Georgia McBride on Friday, March17, at the George O. White State Forest Nursery. Young and old, previously retired and current employees, and family and friends all gathered to celebrate McBride and her 45-years with the nursery. McBride, who is now 96 years old, began…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The Licking Branch of the county library opened June 3, 1947. After being housed in numerous smaller locations, it moved to its current location on Dec. 31, 2002, with the help of the community and the Friends of the Library. The Friends of the Library are a group of citizens…

Rolla PD Officers of the Rolla Area Drug Enforcement Task Force, Rolla Police Department, and Phelps County Sheriff’s Department concluded a long term narcotics investigation in the 25000 block of County Road 6050, in Edgar Springs, Mo., on March 13, 2023. A search warrant was executed on the residence. Fentanyl, methamphetamine, a pistol and items…

By Pat Burton, LPD Chief of Police LICKING, Mo. (March 15, 2023) – On February 11, 2023, along with members of the South Central Correctional Center (SCCC), Licking officers conducted a short term narcotics investigation at SCCC. A visitor, Serena Green, was witnessed attempting to deliver a crystal like substance to an inmate during visitation.…

By Shari Harris, Publisher National Newspapers in Education week was celebrated March 6-10, 2023. Two area banks, Town & Country Bank-Licking and Progressive Ozark Bank, sponsor weekly deliveries of The Licking News to Licking, Phelps County R-III, Raymondville and Success third grade students. This year, representatives from the banks visited with some of the students…