Obituary – Bonnie L. Phelps
Bonnie L. Phelps, formerly of Rolla, Mo., passed away on Friday, July 26, 2024 in Nixa, Mo., at the age of 92. She was born on August 24, 1931, in Edgar Springs, Mo., to parents Dewey and Florence (Clark) Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband,…
Read MoreObituary – Diana Graen
Diana (Harris) Graen, age 66, daughter of James and Bernice Harris, was born June 25, 1958, in Rolla, Mo. She passed away July 27, 2024, at University Hospital in Columbia, Mo. Diana is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Guy; and brothers, David and Donald. She is survived by her two daughters: Elizabeth (Jason)…
Read MoreIn this edition: August 1, 2024
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Buckner & Gately Auction Service will be having a sale this weekend. See what’s on their listing. The Election Notice and sample ballot will be found on B3 this week. Proposed Constitutional Amendment No. 1 and No. 4…
Read MoreLadies enjoy “Night Out”
By Shari Harris Publisher Ladies’ Night Out was hosted by Licking Assembly of God on Friday evening, July 26. The evening began with a picnic lunch of hamburgers and french fries, with a choice of cobbler desserts. Fun and games followed, with teams vying for prizes in challenging contests involving bunny hopping and…
Read MoreLife is sweet at Licking MO Honey
By Shari Harris Publisher Todd Fudge began beekeeping in 2020, and in 2023, he and wife Kristy Fudge opened Licking MO Honey to sell honey and beeswax products. Their business saw a 67 percent increase in honey production from 2023 to 2024, and it continues to grow. Licking MO Honey currently sells honey and…
Read MoreA heart warmed in the heat of summer
By Shinae Young As the early morning temperature rises to 75 degrees, you know it will be another hot summer day. As you walk up the sidewalk leading to Ariel’s house, you are greeted by the symphony of singing birds, and beautiful sunflowers adorning flower beds along the porch. Ariel struggled for…
Read MoreLava Lava Luau at Licking Christian Church
Coming Events August 1, 2024
PHELPS COUNTY FAIR The Phelps County Fair offers livestock, pageants, music, kids games, fair attractions, a truck & tractor pull, Bingo, a demolition derby and more, August 1-3 at the Phelps County Fairground on Highway 63 South, Rolla. G1-GOD FIRST- FREE YOUTH CAMP The G1 God First Youth Camp will be August 2 through 4…
Read MoreClassifieds August 1 – 7, 2024
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Read MoreObituary – Alvin “Al” Bartleson
Alvin “Al” Augustus Bartleson, age 81, was born October 14, 1942, on the Bartleson family farm in Grand Chain, Illinois, to Warren Knowlton Bartleson and Alma Laverne (Sneed) Bartleson. He passed away July 29, 2024, at his home near Licking, Missouri, after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is preceded in death by his parents;…
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