Obituary – Gabriel J. Harlan
Gabriel John Harlan, age 16, of Rolla, Missouri, passed away on November 18, 2025, in Rolla, Missouri. Born on September 29, 2009, Gabriel was the beloved son of Rebecca (Merrick) Parker and Alex Harlan, and stepson of Brandon Parker. He was a vibrant young man whose energy, kindness, and unmistakable sense of humor touched everyone…
Read MoreObituary – Jacob D. Ailer
Jacob Dean Ailer, age 63, passed away November 20, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by family. Jacob was born January 6, 1962, in Ashland, Ohio, to Alpha and Ruthie (Kiser) Ailer. Jacob graduated from Hillsdale High School in 1980 before proudly serving in the U.S. Navy where he was Hospital Corpsman Third Class. He enjoyed…
Read MoreObituary – Erich D. Jones
Erich Jones passed away peacefully in his home in Webster Groves on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, after sadly losing his short battle with cancer. Beloved husband of Susan Jones (nee Frink), loving father of Bradley and Bethany Jones, adoring grandfather of Ryleigh Jones, cherished son of Charlene and the late Larry Jones, dear brother of…
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Read MoreLicking honors Veterans on Veterans Day
Veterans Day festivities in Licking began with a Veterans Day Assembly at 9 a.m. at Licking High School’s gym, with several veterans from the community, their families, and all classes in the district in attendance. Licking FFA posted colors, and State Representative Bennie Cook opened and closed the ceremony. Student Council President Miss Addison Floyd…
Read MoreEveryone’s a winner at LPHC Chili and Cobbler Cookoff
Licking Pentecostal Holiness Church hosted their annual Chili and Cobbler Cookoff on Friday. With multiple chilis and delicious desserts available to choose from, everyone who attended the event was a winner. This year’s judges were Licking R-8 Superintendent Telena Haneline, Licking Mayor Scott Ogden, and David Potts. They had the task of sampling every chili,…
Read MoreNana’s Country Kitchen celebrates with Ribbon Cutting
Licking Lady Wildcats: New look for new season
The Licking Lady Wildcat Basketball team is preparing for their new season with a new look. Junior Morgan Stone provides the team with height under the basket and, with senior Addison Floyd, gives the team a presence at the posts. The Lady ‘Cats will be another young team for Licking this year, but Head Coach…
Read MoreWildcat Basketball prepares for a new season
Young teams are the norm for this year’s Licking Wildcat teams, and Wildcat Basketball is no exception. Head Coach Chris Harris anticipates three of this year’s starters will be sophomores – Jett Sullins, Jason Ingram and Logan Buckner. They will be joining Senior Karson Walker and junior Conway Adey. Walker started the final 12 games…
Read MoreComing Events: November 20, 2025
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX DROPOFF Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes can be dropped off at the Licking First Baptist Church from November 17-24. Call 573-674-3141 for drop off times or more information. STORM SIREN TESTING Testing of the Licking storm sirens is scheduled to take place at 9:30 a.m. on Thursday, November 20. THANKSGIVING COMMUNITY SERVICE…
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