By Chief Pat Burton, LPD LICKING, Mo. – On November 30, 2023, at approximately 8:18 p.m., a Licking officer was dispatched to Casey’s General Store in reference to a report of a robbery. Two store employees reported a masked male, wearing a hood and black face paint, entered the store and pepper sprayed both…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Around 40 people were present for this year’s Lighting of the Mill on Saturday evening. Carols were sung, hot cocoa warmed hands and stomachs, and cookie treats were enjoyed by most. Licking’s annual guest Mr. Santa Claus attended the event. Mr. Claus assisted with caroling then visited with children and the…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Licking Assembly of God held their annual Community Thanksgiving meal on Thanksgiving Day with over 200 friends dining together in fellowship. Pastor Larissa Satterfield welcomed the attendees and gave a prayer of thanksgiving before friendly volunteers served from a bountiful buffet. Diners enjoyed a feast from a selection of turkey,…