Obituary – John R. Cornwall, Jr.
John Ray Cornwall Jr., was born in Iowa City, Iowa, on August 8, 1936, and entered into rest on December 27, 2022, making him 86 years, 4 months and 21 days old. He was the son of John Cornwall Sr. and Josephine Tomlin Meadows. John joined the Army out of high school. After his time…
Read MoreObituary – Charlotte Y. Jordan
Charlotte Y. Jordan, age 82, of Rolla, passed away Tuesday, December 27, 2022, at the Cedar Point Nursing facility in Rolla. She was born November 4, 1940, in Duke, Mo., a daughter to the late Ottis and Etha (Mobley) Hood. Charlotte was a 1958 graduate of Rolla High School. She had been at Poe’s Gas,…
Read More2022 Year in Review: January – June
By Christy Porter, Managing Editor January – The CDC began the New Year by updating its recommendations for COVID-19 isolation and quarantine periods. Good news: Zero traffic fatalities occurred over the New Year’s holiday weekend. School was dismissed after a one-day return from the holidays due to snowfall; it closed again mid-month due to the…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 29, 2022
In addition to the current media postings, in this week’s print edition of The Licking News: We at The Licking News wish you and yours a very Happy New Year filled with God’s blessings, health, family and friendship! Thank you for your patronage throughout the years and we look forward to your continued patronage in…
Read MoreSharing Christmas Dinner
Christmas carols with Delta and friends
By Shari Harris, Publisher A caroling group was established with a post on Facebook by Delta Hernandez, and those interested in joining the fun met under the sign at Town & Country Supermarket on Tuesday, December 20, before making their rounds. Hernandez was inspired to create the group by her previous experiences taking youth groups…
Read MoreAnnual Customer Appreciation Fish Fry
Licking R-VIII honors retirees at luncheon
Wildcats thrash Tigers
Just 24 hours after the Lady ‘Cats lost to Houston in Licking, the Wildcats traveled to Houston and defeated the Tigers on their home court. Licking led 10-4 at the end of one, and the lead grew to 18-5 by the half. The Wildcats won every quarter, rolling to a 72-25 win and improving their…
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