Coming Events: December 24, 2025
COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS DINNER Licking Christian Church, 318 N. Main, is hosting a community Christmas Dinner on Christmas Day, December 25, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. This is a free traditional Christmas dinner and you will not be asked for donations. Delivery is available inside Licking City Limits by calling 573-674-2055 between 10:45 a.m. and…
Read MoreClassifieds: December 24-30, 2025
For Sale: For Sale: Books make great gifts! Find Marie Lasater’s “What The Coroner Saw” and other books, and Linda Vestal Mondy’s “Words From The Heart,” along with other titles by local and regional authors Rick Gunter, Terra Culley, DK Barnes, Christy Porter, and Richard Britner at The Licking News. L/1/tfn Order your subscription now…
Read MoreObituary – Hershel E. Adey
Hershel Eugene Adey, age 89, was born at Arthur’s Creek on September 13, 1936, to Hazel Marie (Jordan) Adey and Marvin Conway Adey. He passed away peacefully at his home, surrounded by his beloved family, on December 19, 2025. Hershel was preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Carla Faye Adey; and his brother,…
Read MoreIn this edition: December 18, 2025
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Read MoreNew water tower discussed at board meeting
The Licking Board of Aldermen met in the Council Chambers of City Hall on Tuesday, December 9, for their regular board meeting. Mayor Scott Ogden was unable to attend and Alderman Danny Wade fulfilled the duties of acting mayor. The Board approved the agenda, the November minutes, financials, the court review and December tentative payables.…
Read MoreLHS presents Band & Choir Christmas Concert
Licking R-VIII School District presented the Junior High and High School Band & Choir Christmas Concert on Tuesday evening, December 9, at the Sherman Hill Fieldhouse, The evening began with Band Director Crystal Frailey leading the Sixth and Seventh Grade Band through “Jolly Old St. Nick,” “Ode to Joy (Symphony No. 9)” and “Feliz Navidad.”…
Read MoreBreakfast with Santa and pillow fights on Broadway
Photos by Shari Harris
Read MoreA caroling we will go!
The Wildcat Early Learning Center preschool students went a caroling on Thursday, December 11. A bus full of children and their teachers made the rounds in Licking, first heading to Hickory Manor. After performing a few songs, children were allowed to mingle with the residents, surely a good experience for both generations. The young performers…
Read MoreLady Cats win two
By Coach Steve Rissler The Licking Lady Cats traveled 15 minutes up Highway 63 to take on the Houston Lady Tigers last Monday, December 8. There was no junior varsity game due to the low number of players in the Houston program. Licking started out strong, using pressure and speed to force multiple turnovers for…
Read MoreWinning week for Wildcats
By Coach Chris Harris On Monday, December 8, the Licking Wildcats traveled to Cuba to face their Wildcats. It was a big night for the Licking Cats, coming away with two wins on the road. The night started with the Licking Junior Varsity getting a 47-14 win; the Cats’ stellar defense held Cuba to 11…
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