In this edition: August 11, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News:
Rick Mansfield reflects on the many benefits of family time “At the River” in Reflections from the Road, and reports on the Ozark Heritage Project’s assistance with the Kentucky flooding disaster. Larry Dablemont explains “Topwater Time” when fishing in the heat of the summer.
The Licking Branch of the Texas County Library welcomes Librarian Lee Ann Akins back after a hiatus and extends thanks to everyone who helped make the Summer Reading Program a huge success.
A wonderful way to continue to enjoy the fruits of the summer is with a “Fresh Fruit Pie,” get the recipe, submitted by Suzie Blackburn, in this week’s Ozarks Cooks.
Caleb Harrington is on the Dean’s List. Get the details on the Courage2ReportMo program that provides a safe and confidential way to report any concerns that school personnel, parents and students may have regarding their safety or the safety of others.
Archery is honored as Missouri’s state sport.
“Printing on paper is for posterity” is an interesting article by guest writer Roger Dillon.
The Missouri Department of Conservation will hold a Wild Webcast, “Secrets of Snakes: Research Revealed about Copperheads” on August 17; register in advance.
Texas County Memorial Hospital Healthcare Foundation has announced scholarship awardees. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has published a report on Missouri’s maternal mortality. AgriStress Helpline has been launched by the Missouri Department of Agriculture for Missouri producers.
Keep current with reports and updates from the Commission, Courthouse, Sheriff’s Department and MSHP.
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