Obituary – Peggy Hankins
Peggy Ann Hankins (Wiley) of Rolla, Missouri, went to be with her Lord and Savior on the morning of December 16, 2023. Peggy was an only child born in Borger, Texas, to Edward L. Wiley and Ruth E. Davis on February 24, 1945. Peggy is survived by her two sons, Don Eugene Merrell and wife…
Read MoreObituary – James H. Oligschlaeger
James Henry Oligschlaeger was born in St. Elizabeth, Mo., on June 19, 1930. He was a son to Henry and Martha (Doerhoff) Oligschlaeger. He passed away at Phelps Health on December 10, 2023. James is survived by 5 children, Shelly Williams, Keith (Jean) Oligschlaeger, Tammy Oligschlaeger, Julie (Dan) Baseler and Maria (Danny) Lewis, and a…
Read MoreChristmas Nativity
Merry Christmas from The Licking News!
Read MoreIn this edition: December 21, 2023
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: Licking Christian Church will host a community Christmas Dinner on Christmas day. The TCMH Family Clinic in Licking wishes all a Merry Christmas! Seasons Greetings from Progressive Ozark Bank in Licking, and see their holiday hours! See this week’s…
Read MoreHeroes recognized for saving a life
At the December 12 meeting of the Licking Board of Aldermen, Licking Chief of Police Pat Burton presented Meritorious Service Awards to two men, LPD Corporal Kenny Santee and citizen Will Foster, who risked their own lives in saving a man who was trapped inside the house that exploded on Myers Street. The December 1…
Read MoreWinter Concert at LHS
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School and Junior High School Music Department entertained a full house at their Winter Concert Monday evening. With performances by the Junior High Choir (seventh and eighth grades), the Junior High Band (sixth and seventh grades), the LHS Concert Choir, the LHS Concert Band, and The Faux Paws,…
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Edgar Springs Rural Fire Protection District hosted their annual Christmas Parade and Breakfast with Santa Saturday. Children lined the parade route, eager to collect candy and to see the fire trucks and other entries, and don’t forget Santa and Mrs. Claus. After the chill of the morning, a warm breakfast…
Read MoreMedlock selected to All-State Volleyball team
Lady ’Cats defeat Crocker
Licking Girls Basketball hosted Crocker on Thursday, December 14, in the second set of Coaches vs. Cancer games. The Lady Wildcats were victorious in both the Varsity and Junior Varsity contests. The JV Lady ’Cats started the evening right, taking a 10-7 lead at the end of the first quarter. They grew the lead to…
Read MoreWildcats swat Hornets, fall to Lions
By Coach Phillip Gambill LICKING, Mo. – The Wildcats hosted a tough Crocker Lions team on Tuesday night in conference play. This was also the first of two Coaches vs. Cancer games held at Licking. The Wildcats fought hard all game, with the score changing hands throughout the game. At the final horn, the Wildcats…
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