By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School Class of 2022 held their graduation ceremony Sunday afternoon at the Sherman Hill Field House. Fifty-four seniors composed the Class of 2022, and the Field House was packed with families and friends helping to celebrate their successes. The LHS band presented special music to start the ceremony,…

By Shari Harris, Publisher Mayor Keith Cantrell called the May meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen to order at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, May 10. Also present for the City at the meeting were aldermen Danny Wade, Joe Dillard, and newly elected Linda Breedlove; City Attorney Conway Hawn; City Administrator/Clerk Rhonda Kirkwood; Utilities Clerk…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor The 2022 Law Enforcement Torch Run (LETR) for Special Olympics Missouri was held in Licking Friday morning. Coordinator Misty Perkins had organized a sizable group to raise awareness for Special Olympics. Previous years’ coordinator Kelly Kinder was also present to assist and participate. This year’s motto was “Inclusion No Matter…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Sweet Endless Temptations, the newest diner and bakery in Licking, features seasonal menus, with customer suggestions and recommendations highly favored. Owner Brandy Calvert considers it a family-owned business, as every partner employee contributes to its success. The team consists of Calvert, Brenda Sue Mooney, Tommy Gale, Jr., Chris Mooney and…