Obituary – Robert A. Van Kirk
Robert Allen Van Kirk, age 60, son of James and Peggy Van Kirk and Nancy (Woodward) Delgado was born November 20, 1965, in Rolla, Mo. He passed away November 30, 2025, at his home in Licking, Missouri. Robert is preceded in death by his parents, James Van Kirk and Nancy (Woodward) Delgado; one brother, David…
Read MoreObituary – John P. Wade
John Paul Wade, 49, passed away on November 23, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. John Paul Wade was born on January 27, 1976, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the son of Paul Eugene Wade and Paulette Elaine Cross. He grew up in Licking, Missouri. After graduating from Licking High School, he went on to pursue…
Read MoreIn this edition: November 27, 2025
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Read MoreFirst Annual Fall Sport Banquet celebrates LHS athletes
By Shari Harris, Publisher The First Annual LHS Fall Sport Banquet was held Tuesday, November 18, at the Fox Community Room. Parents, family and friends filled the room to celebrate the dedication, teamwork and achievements of the student-athletes of Licking High School’s Cross Country and Volleyball teams. Cupcakes and punch were served at the event,…
Read MoreAntle earns position on Loco Beach Coconuts
By Shari Harris, Publisher Gideon Antle, of Licking, was drafted on November 14 to play Banana Ball for the Loco Beach Coconuts’ debut season in 2026. The LHS alumnus completed his five-year collegiate baseball career (extended due to the COVID year) in the spring of 2025 as a member of the North Greenville University Trailblazers,…
Read MoreCommunity Thanksgiving Service held
By Shari Harris, Publisher The Licking Ministerial Alliance held their annual Community Thanksgiving Service on Sunday evening, November 23. This year’s host church was Rock Springs Baptist Church. Pastor Erin McConnell, Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church, welcomed everyone attending the event on behalf of all the members of the Licking Ministerial Alliance. He urged all to…
Read MoreSalvation Army Kettle Drive kicks off
By Megan Carver You are invited to volunteer to man the kettle for the Salvation Army Kettle Drive! The local Salvation Army Kettle Drive kicked off Saturday, November 22, at the Town & Country Supermarket and will run through December 24, 2025. Last year we fell short of our goal, but with more volunteers stepping…
Read MoreComing Events: November 27, 2025
THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY DINNER A bountiful Thanksgiving feast, lovingly prepared with love and abundance, will be served starting at 12 noon on Thursday, November 27, at Licking Assembly of God. The entire City of Licking and the surrounding area are invited to share turkey, ham, stuffing, mashed potatoes, corn, green bean casserole, green beans, cranberry sauce,…
Read MoreClassifieds: November 27 – December 3, 2025
For Sale: Looking for Christmas gifts? Stop and check out the toys, books, puzzles, glassware, collectibles, huge assortment of good used furniture, bicycles, good used clothes, candles, Hot Wheels, baseball cards, model cars & trucks, huge assortment of tools, oil lamps, tool handles, large assortment of mattress sets, CDs, DVDs, VHS tapes, large assortment of…
Read MoreObituary – Donna Crossgrove
Donna (Mavis) Crossgrove, age 75, daughter of Eugene and Mary (Spillman) Mavis, was born October 17, 1950, in Kansas City, Mo. She passed away November 15, 2025, at Phelps Health Hospital, Rolla, Mo. Donna is preceded in death by her parents. She is survived by sister Stephanie York and husband Don, of Osage Beach, Mo.;…
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