Area News

By Shari Harris, Publisher The Comer family, Robert, Tina and daughter, Natalie, didn’t plan to be the new owners of The Resort at Boiling Springs when they bought a home on Highway BB a few miles from the Big Piney River. But when the opportunity presented itself, it was more than they could resist. The…

By Shari Harris, Publisher “Thankful for a Burden” was the message by host Pastor Rob Lilly at the Licking Ministerial Alliance Thanksgiving Service on Sunday evening at the First Baptist Church of Licking. Each of the pastors of the alliance’s member churches provided Bible readings as well, with Beth Chilton and the choir leading the…

By Scott K. Lindsey, Texas County Sheriff On November 18, 2023, Texas County deputies were dispatched to a residence on Deer Run Drive in the Licking area for a reported arson. The owner of the residence reported to responding deputies that a male identified as Michael Clouse had been a guest staying temporarily. The owner…

By Christy Porter, Managing Editor Members of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 6337 – Licking, gathered at the Memorial for the Fallen on Veterans Day, the 11th day of the 11th month, at 11 a.m., to express sincere reverence to our country’s heroic dead. Veterans and members of the community joined them to participate…

In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Buckner & Gately Auction Service will begin the bidding on Saturday for another great sale. The Licking Ministerial Alliance will host a Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday; everyone is welcome! A birthday celebration for Gary Routh will be December…

By Shari Harris, Publisher The annual Veterans Day Assembly at Licking R-VIII schools was well-attended by area Veterans. Student organizations including Student Council, FFA, and the LHS Music Department joined with invited speakers to thank and honor their guests. Licking High School Student Council President Allie Decker emceed this year’s Veterans Day assembly, held on…