The Licking News

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

Licking Elementary holds Open House and Back to School Supply Bash By Editor | August 26, 2026 | 0 Photos by Shari HarrisFrom left, Transportation Director Tony Huff, bus driver Karen Miller, Technology Director/District Registrar JD Hoffman, and administrative assistant Ginger Smith met with parent...

08/27/2026

It’s not just morels you should seek By Editor | August 26, 2026 | 0 Photo submitted“Mushroom” Mike Snyder holding a big chicken of the woods Photo submittedOrder your guide at wildwisebotanicals.com or pick one up at The Licking News office. Mike Snyder has been teaching people about mushroom...

08/27/2026

Community photo, Little Mr. & Miss, Tractor Show and more at Licking Fall Festival By Editor | August 26, 2026 | 0 Photo by Shari HarrisA bird’s eye view of last year’s festival from the upper stories of the mill shows some of the vendors and visitors. Mark your calendars for the annual Fall Fes...

08/27/2026

Ramsey returns from GSBC ready to bring new perspectives to Progressive Ozark Bank By Editor | August 26, 2026 | 0 Photo submittedCynthia Ramsey, SVP of Marketing & Business Development, Progressive Ozark Bank GSBC HOUSTON, Mo. – Progressive Ozark Bank is proud to announce that Cynthia Ramsey, SVP...

08/20/2026

Factory building to be vacated By Editor | August 19, 2026 | 0 Photo by Shari HarrisMayor Scott Ogden is planning a Town Hall Meeting for August 27 to discuss ideas for the future of the Rawlings/TAG factory building, which will be vacated by the end of October. The regular meeting of the City of Li...

08/20/2026

Preparation begins for new school year By Editor | August 19, 2026 | 0 Photos by Shari HarrisJunior High Principal Aibeen Holland greeted parents and students at the seventh grade orientation held on Thursday at the Licking Junior High gym. Both Principal Holland and the incoming seventh graders wil...

08/20/2026

Licking man faces charges involving sexual abuse of children By Editor | August 19, 2026 | 0 Photo courtesy of Salem Police DepartmentJames Austin Vassuer James Austin Vassuer (year of birth 1993), of Licking, was arrested on August 4, in Salem, Mo. He faces multiple charges, including Statutory Sod...

08/13/2026