Area News
In this edition: March 14, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Texas County Republicans’ Lincoln Day Event is to be held March 23. Phelps Health invites you to “Stay put and skip the commute.” See this week’s Licking R-VIII HS/JH Learner of the Week, sponsored by Hawn Law Office, Elementary…
Read MoreThe sounding of the Shofar
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Kent “Catfish” Woolston, who was joined by his wife, Rachel and two sons, Rio and Dre, in the audience, presented an entertaining and educational program that included demonstrations, information and the playing of Biblical and historical instruments on Sunday evening at New Life Free Will Baptist Church. Woolston drew from…
Read MoreOpening Day honors local man
By Shari Harris Publisher This year’s opening of catch-and-keep trout season paid tribute to the memory of Jim Oligschlaeger. In his honor, Oligschlaeger’s daughter, Maria Lewis, fired the starter pistol from the bridge to mark the opening of the 2024 season. Lewis said her father was supposed to fire the shot…
Read MoreQueen’s Castle celebrates first anniversary
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Queen’s Castle Spa and Boutique has been making customers feel like royalty for their first year in Licking, which calls for a celebration as they continue customized and creative care. They shared 84 grilled chicken legs and 16 pounds of cowboy beans with loyal customers and the community on Saturday…
Read MoreTexas County Republican Caucus chooses Trump
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Texas County Republican Party Caucus was held Saturday morning at the Community Room at the Houston Fairgrounds. It was well attended, with 175 participants and four observers. The group had a 100 percent unanimous vote to choose Donald J. Trump as their candidate. Ten volunteers were required to hold the…
Read MoreCommunity leadership recognized
A clowder of cats at the library?
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Participants of all ages enjoyed a morning of Dr. Seuss escapades at the Licking Library on Saturday, as they celebrated Dr. Seuss Day with Branch Librarians Lee Ann Akins and Brandie Smith. The nationwide reading celebration takes place on March 2, in honor of the birthday of children’s author Theodor…
Read More“No Child Left Indoors” Banquet
By Shari Harris, Publisher Piney River Covey of Quail Forever held their annual “No Child Left Indoors” Banquet Saturday at the Intercounty Auditorium in Licking. Around 175 people attended, with 29 businesses or individuals sponsoring with Covey or Bobwhite sponsorships. Others paid admission at the door. Raffles, giveaways, games and auctions resulted in participants leaving…
Read MoreFeeding a multitude
By Shari Harris, Publisher An all time record was set at Friday morning’s free fishermen’s breakfast at Montauk Baptist Church. Jim Roberts was tasked with keeping a tally of those entering for a meal and 410 were served, compared to 274 last year. Sixteen volunteers from the church did setup, greeted, cooked, kept serving dishes…
Read MoreRead Across America
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Soldiers from Fort Leonard Wood came to read and help Licking Pre-K and Elementary students kick-off Read Across America and Dr. Seuss Week last Friday. March is also National Reading Month. Elementary Librarian Kendra Goforth joined them as they read and visited with the students Friday morning, which was pajama…
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