Obituary – Richard L. Brown
Richard Leo Brown, 82, of Lenox, Missouri, passed away on February 24, 2026. He was born January 30, 1944, in Newburg, Missouri, to Robert Lee Brown and Lula Mae (King) Brown. He was preceded in death by his parents; his son, Richard Brown Jr.; his daughter and son-in-law, Loretta and Daniel Bridges; and three sisters,…
Read MoreObituary – David “Scott” Donley
David Scott Donley was born on July 16, 1965, in Columbia, Mo., to David and Martha (Gladine) Donley. He went to be with the Lord on February 26, 2026, in Houston, Mo., at the age of 60. Scott grew up in Licking, Mo. He attended Licking school and graduated from Houston, in 1983. He is…
Read MoreObituary – Daniel L. Curtis
Daniel Leo Curtis, age 69, was the son of Orval Leo Curtis and Shelby Jean Williams Curtis. He was born March 26, 1956, at the Dr. Myers Clinic in Licking, Mo. He passed away February 26, 2026, at Phelps Health Hospital in Rolla, Mo. Danny went to church at Calvary Fellowship in Duke, Mo., back…
Read MoreObituary – Gloria J. Spurgeon
Gloria Jeanne Spurgeon, of Licking, passed away on February 19, 2025, at the age of 91. She was born on January 1, 1935, in Pueblo, Colorado, to Cora and Richard Snow. Gloria loved knitting and sewing. She had a passion for making things for people. Gloria also liked watching NASCAR, baseball, and had a special…
Read MoreObituary – Clarence “Ralph” Rinne
Clarence Ralph Rinne, age 84, of Trenton, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. He was born May 3, 1941, to Clarence and Maxine (Maxey) Rinne. Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Maxine (Maxey) Rinne, stepdaughter Dawn Willen, wife Rebecca (Jarvis) Rinne,…
Read MoreObituary – Jerry Albert Dodson
Jerry Albert Dodson, affectionately known as “Big Jerry,” passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, in Wichita, Kansas, at the age of 73. Born on January 7, 1953, in Wellington, Kansas, to William A. and Veda R. Dodson, Jerry lived a life of compassionate strength, humility, and dedication to his faith in Christ and his…
Read More“How Are You Showing Patriotism and Support for Our Country?”
This question was posed to high school students in the Voice of Democracy (VOD) competition and to junior high students in the Patriot’s Pen competition, both hosted by Licking VFW Post #6337. Their annual VOD and Patriot’s Pen Awards Banquet was held on the evening of Monday, February 16. After a delicious meal, award winners…
Read MoreCommunity supports Mill fundraiser
The community stepped up to support the historic Licking Mill in a big way at the Fifth Annual Licking Downtown Fish Fry and Auction. Over $5,000.00 was made during the event,which included meals sold, the auction, donations, a 50/50 raffle, and t-shirt and hoodie sales. The generosity of everyone who participated—donors, bidders, diners, and volunteers—was…
Read MoreWildcats win Eden Bisker Trophy
Slideshows by Shari Harris Senior Night By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking High School Cheerleaders and Boys Basketball team recognized their seniors on Tuesday, February 17. Two senior cheerleaders, a mascot, and four members of the boys basketball team and their families were honored. Cheerleader Aleksey Cook was escorted by her parents, Tracy Cook…
Read MoreSCCC Awards Ceremony held
SCCC held an Awards Ceremony on Wednesday, February 18, and several staff members received recognition for years of service, Distinguished Service Awards, Lifesaver Awards and promotions. Award winners were officially recognized and congratulated for their outstanding contributions in the past year.
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